Mansfield Town vs Barnsley: match statistics
The match promises to be tightly contested, pointing towards a draw. Mansfield Town displays solid home form with a 39% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7), yet their last five fixtures have yielded only one point per game. Barnsley has a weaker away record (25% win rate, -8 goal difference), but they have been collecting more points overall in their last five matches (1.4 PPG) than the hosts. The xG statistics indicate an edge for Mansfield (1.48 vs 1.23), but Barnsley boasts a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%) and higher ball possession (51% vs 49%). Both teams have defensive issues - the hosts concede an average of 1 goal per home game, while the visitors concede as many as 1.81 on the road. Considering all factors, I predict an evenly matched duel with a slight edge for the hosts, but a draw remains the most likely scenario.
Mansfield Town vs Barnsley: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mansfield Town played Barnsley in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Mansfield Town: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Barnsley: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mansfield Town scores 1.18 and concedes 1.09 goals per match. Barnsley scores 1.65 and concedes 1.65. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mansfield Town 53%, Barnsley 71%. Over 2.5: Mansfield Town 44%, Barnsley 68%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Barnsley has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.26. Mansfield Town: 11.3 shots per match, Barnsley: 11.6.
Match halves
Mansfield Town: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71. Barnsley: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.79.
Goals by minute
Mansfield Town: 76-90+ (10 goals). Barnsley: 0-15 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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
The match promises to be tightly contested, pointing towards a draw. Mansfield Town displays solid home form with a 39% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7), yet their last five fixtures have yielded only one point per game. Barnsley has a weaker away record (25% win rate, -8 goal difference), but they have been collecting more points overall in their last five matches (1.4 PPG) than the hosts. The xG statistics indicate an edge for Mansfield (1.48 vs 1.23), but Barnsley boasts a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%) and higher ball possession (51% vs 49%). Both teams have defensive issues - the hosts concede an average of 1 goal per home game, while the visitors concede as many as 1.81 on the road. Considering all factors, I predict an evenly matched duel with a slight edge for the hosts, but a draw remains the most likely scenario.
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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
| Mansfield Town | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.42 |
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.
Barnsley is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Mansfield Town · 1.4 pts / match - Barnsley
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 40% better for: goals scored per match.
1.18 goals / match - Mansfield Town · 1.65 goals / match - Barnsley
Mansfield Town is 51% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.09 goals / match - Mansfield Town · 1.65 goals / match - Barnsley
Mansfield Town scores in 74% of matches (25 of 34 matches), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 34 matches).
Barnsley scores in 76% of matches (26 of 34 matches), while Mansfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (11 of 34 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 - Mansfield Town
Over / Under - Barnsley
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.
Barnsley is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / match - Mansfield Town · 1.35 pts / match - Barnsley
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mansfield Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Mansfield Town
Barnsley
* 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
| Mansfield Town | Liga | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.26 | 2.62 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 52% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 51% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 70% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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: Mansfield Town 1 - 0 - 0 Barnsley. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Mansfield Town vs Barnsley?
The EFL League One match finished Mansfield Town 2:2 Barnsley. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mansfield Town vs Barnsley?
Mansfield Town score 1.18 goals per game on average and Barnsley 1.65. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Mansfield Town's matches and 71% of Barnsley's.
What form are Mansfield Town and Barnsley in?
Over the last 5 games Mansfield Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Barnsley 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mansfield Town vs Barnsley?
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.