Forecast Preview: Barnsley vs Fleetwood Town match - 13th of August
Fleetwood Town and Barnsley are set to square off in the initial stage of the EFL Cup, with the match scheduled for Wednesday night at Oakwell. This encounter promises to be a thrilling one, given the rich history between the two teams.
The last time these clubs met was in the EFL Cup on August 13, 2025, where a tightly contested match resulted in a 2-2 draw after extra time. Barnsley eventually emerged victorious in the penalty shootout, winning 5-4. This competitive rivalry is evident despite Barnsley's overall statistical advantage in their head-to-head record.
Historically, Barnsley has won 7 of the last 17 meetings against Fleetwood Town, while Fleetwood Town has secured 4 victories. Six matches have ended in draws. In these encounters, Barnsley has scored 24 goals compared to Fleetwood Town's 17. On average, Barnsley has scored approximately 1.41 goals per game, and Fleetwood Town, 1 goal per game.
Recent smaller samples of encounters have shown Barnsley dominating, with approximately 83% wins in their last 6 meetings against Fleetwood Town. However, Fleetwood Town's most recent win against Barnsley was back in 2015, a streak they will be eager to break.
Fleetwood Town started the 2025/26 season with a 2-0 victory against Barnet, and they have also secured consecutive League Two wins this season. Their most recent victory was a 2-1 triumph against Bristol Rovers.
Barnsley, under the management of Conor Hourihane, have continued their strong form with consecutive League One wins since the summer break. Their most recent victory was a 3-2 win against Burton. They ended the 2024/25 season with a 4-2 victory against Reading, marking the first time since March 2024 that they have secured back-to-back wins.
Pete Wild leads Fleetwood Town, and both teams will be eager to secure a win in this EFL Cup match, adding another chapter to their intriguing rivalry. The match at Oakwell is sure to be an exciting one, with both teams demonstrating strong form in their respective leagues.
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