Barnsley vs Peterborough United: match statistics
Barnsley demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 2.14 goals per match with only 21% of games without scoring. The hosts also possess better xG indicators (1.54 to 1.11), pointing to a higher quality of created chances. Peterborough United has a problematic away form with 56% losses and a zero percentage of draws, suggesting extreme results, though their negative goal difference (-6) on the road speaks against them. The form over the last five matches is even for both teams, but Barnsley should leverage their possession advantage (57%) and higher shot conversion in the comfort of their home ground. A key factor will be the hosts' ability to exploit the visitors' weak defense, which concedes an average of 1.5 goals per away match.
Barnsley vs Peterborough United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Barnsley played Peterborough United in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Barnsley: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Peterborough United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Barnsley scores 1.68 and concedes 1.75 goals per match. Peterborough United scores 1.41 and concedes 1.34. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Barnsley 68%, Peterborough United 47%. Over 2.5: Barnsley 68%, Peterborough United 53%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Barnsley has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.29. Barnsley: 12.1 shots per match, Peterborough United: 11.8.
Match halves
Barnsley: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.86. Peterborough United: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Barnsley: 0-15 (10 goals). Peterborough United: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 50%.
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
Barnsley demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 2.14 goals per match with only 21% of games without scoring. The hosts also possess better xG indicators (1.54 to 1.11), pointing to a higher quality of created chances. Peterborough United has a problematic away form with 56% losses and a zero percentage of draws, suggesting extreme results, though their negative goal difference (-6) on the road speaks against them. The form over the last five matches is even for both teams, but Barnsley should leverage their possession advantage (57%) and higher shot conversion in the comfort of their home ground. A key factor will be the hosts' ability to exploit the visitors' weak defense, which concedes an average of 1.5 goals per away 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
| Barnsley | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.36 |
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.
Peterborough United is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Barnsley · 1.2 pts / match - Peterborough United
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.
Barnsley is 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.68 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.41 goals / match - Peterborough United
Peterborough United is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.75 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.34 goals / match - Peterborough United
Barnsley scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 matches).
Peterborough United scores in 72% of matches (23 of 32 matches), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 28 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 - Barnsley
Over / Under - Peterborough United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Barnsley
Peterborough United
* 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 One).
Teams vs league
| Barnsley | Liga | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.43 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 51% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 68% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 81% | • 81% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Barnsley 1 - 0 - 0 Peterborough United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnsley vs Peterborough United?
The EFL League One match finished Barnsley 2:1 Peterborough United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnsley vs Peterborough United?
Barnsley score 1.68 goals per game on average and Peterborough United 1.41. The EFL League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Barnsley's matches and 47% of Peterborough United's.
What form are Barnsley and Peterborough United in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Peterborough United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnsley vs Peterborough United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.