Barnsley 2-1 Wrexham
Updated
Barnsley won: Barnsley 2-1 Wrexham in the League One (Round 24) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: Davis Keillor-Dunn 11', Adam Phillips 24'. Wrexham goals: Max Cleworth 80'. Expected goals: 0.58-2.21. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Adam Phillips (8.5).
Match report
Barnsley beat Wrexham 2-1
Barnsley edged Wrexham 2-1 at Oakwell on Wednesday 1 January in the League One.
Davis Keillor-Dunn put Barnsley ahead on 11' (1-0), Adam Phillips made it 2-0 on 24' and Max Cleworth pulled one back for Wrexham on 80' (2-1).
Barnsley had 40% of the ball, shots were 9-19 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.58-2.21. Wrexham created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Adam Phillips (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 15,248. Referee: Ben Toner.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.58 | 2.21 |
| Total shots | 9 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 34 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 226 (67%) | 364 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 11 |
| Total shots | 9 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 15 |
Lineups
Barnsley (3-5-2): Ben Killip, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Conor McCarthy, Josh Earl, Corey O'Keeffe, Adam Phillips, Luca Connell, Jonathan Russell, Barry Cotter, Max Watters, Davis Keillor-Dunn
Wrexham (3-5-2): Mark Howard, Max Cleworth, Eoghan O'Connell, Thomas O'Connor, Ryan Barnett, George Dobson, Matthew James, Oliver Rathbone, James McClean, Ollie Palmer, Paul Mullin
Key events
- 11' · Goal · Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
- 24' · Goal · Adam Phillips (Barnsley)
- 46' · Substitution · Steven Fletcher for Ollie Palmer (Wrexham)
- 52' · Substitution · Donovan Pines for Josh Earl (Barnsley)
- 52' · Substitution · Stephen Humphrys for Max Watters (Barnsley)
- 72' · Substitution · Andy Cannon for George Dobson (Wrexham)
- 80' · Goal · Max Cleworth (Wrexham)
- 82' · Yellow card · Conor McCarthy (Barnsley)
- 85' · Substitution · Sam Cosgrove for Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
- 87' · Yellow card · Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley)
- 90' · Substitution · Jon Dadi Bödvarsson for Eoghan O'Connell (Wrexham)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Georgie Gent for Barry Cotter (Barnsley)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Ben Killip (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2003: Barnsley 2, draws 1, Wrexham 3.
Questions
Who won Barnsley vs Wrexham?
Barnsley won, 2-1 (League One) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025.
When and where is Barnsley vs Wrexham?
Wed, 1 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Wrexham?
In 6 league meetings since 2003: Barnsley 2 wins, 1 draws, Wrexham 3 wins (goals 7-8).