Barnsley vs Stevenage: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Barnsley prepare to host Stevenage on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Stockbridge, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Barnsley, currently 13th in the standings with 41 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 27 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Stevenage, sitting 7th with 48 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Barnsley and Stevenage have favored Stevenage, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Peterborough United, Barnsley recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Goodman, Gent, Shepherd, O'Connell, O'Keeffe, Phillips, Connell, Cleary, Kelly, Banks, McGoldrick. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Stevenage's last outing came against Port Vale, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Marschall, Freestone, Piergianni , Goode, Earley, Phillips, White, Wildin, Thompson, Phillips, Cornick. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Barnsley are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, Stevenage are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Barnsley's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Stevenage's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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