Barnet vs Cheltenham Town: match statistics
Barnet are in significantly better form, having earned 11 points in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws) with an average of 2.2 points per game, while Cheltenham Town are on a disastrous run of 5 consecutive losses without earning a single point. The hosts boast significantly better offensive statistics at home (1.53 goals per game, xG 1.86) along with a solid defense (1.27 goals conceded), which contrasts sharply with the visitors' terrible defensive record away from home (2.29 goals conceded per game). Cheltenham have only a 21% win rate away from home and a staggering 29% of matches without scoring a goal, which further diminishes their chances. The difference in goal difference (+4 for Barnet at home vs -19 for Cheltenham away) along with a higher average possession (58% vs 46%) confirms the hosts' advantage. Considering all these factors, a Barnet victory is the most likely outcome of this match.
Barnet vs Cheltenham Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Barnet played Cheltenham Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 14 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Barnet: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Cheltenham Town: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Barnet scores 1.33 and concedes 1.03 goals per match. Cheltenham Town scores 1.00 and concedes 1.76. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Barnet 50%, Cheltenham Town 45%. Over 2.5: Barnet 40%, Cheltenham Town 45%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Barnet has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.16. Barnet: 14.6 shots per match, Cheltenham Town: 10.2.
Match halves
Barnet: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Cheltenham Town: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.66.
Goals by minute
Barnet: 76-90+ (12 goals). Cheltenham Town: 61-75 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Barnet are in significantly better form, having earned 11 points in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws) with an average of 2.2 points per game, while Cheltenham Town are on a disastrous run of 5 consecutive losses without earning a single point. The hosts boast significantly better offensive statistics at home (1.53 goals per game, xG 1.86) along with a solid defense (1.27 goals conceded), which contrasts sharply with the visitors' terrible defensive record away from home (2.29 goals conceded per game). Cheltenham have only a 21% win rate away from home and a staggering 29% of matches without scoring a goal, which further diminishes their chances. The difference in goal difference (+4 for Barnet at home vs -19 for Cheltenham away) along with a higher average possession (58% vs 46%) confirms the hosts' advantage. Considering all these factors, a Barnet victory is the most likely outcome of this match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Barnet | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Barnet is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Barnet · 0.6 pts / match - Cheltenham Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Barnet is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Barnet · 1 goals / match - Cheltenham Town
Barnet is 71% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.03 goals / match - Barnet · 1.76 goals / match - Cheltenham Town
Barnet scores in 77% of matches (23 of 30 matches), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 matches).
Cheltenham Town scores in 69% of matches (20 of 29 matches), while Barnet keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnet
Over / Under - Cheltenham Town
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Barnet is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - Barnet · 0.9 pts / match - Cheltenham Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnet - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Barnet
Cheltenham Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Barnet | Liga | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.37 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 48% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 26% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 77% | ▲ 97% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Barnet 1 - 0 - 0 Cheltenham Town. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnet vs Cheltenham Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Barnet 0:0 Cheltenham Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnet vs Cheltenham Town?
Barnet score 1.33 goals per game on average and Cheltenham Town 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Barnet's matches and 45% of Cheltenham Town's.
What form are Barnet and Cheltenham Town in?
Over the last 5 games Barnet have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Cheltenham Town 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnet vs Cheltenham Town?
The statistical background for Barnet vs Cheltenham Town — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.