Northampton 1-2 Barnsley
Updated
Barnsley won: Northampton 1-2 Barnsley in the League One (Round 26) on Tue, 25 Feb 2025 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Northampton goals: Sam Hoskins 79'. Barnsley goals: Davis Keillor-Dunn 36', Davis Keillor-Dunn 59'. Sent off: Mael Durand de Gevigney (87'). Expected goals: 1.48-0.61. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Davis Keillor-Dunn (8.8).
Match report
Barnsley beat Northampton 2-1
Barnsley edged Northampton 2-1 away from home at Sixfields Stadium on Tuesday 25 February in the League One.
Davis Keillor-Dunn put Barnsley ahead on 36' (0-1), added another on 59' (0-2) and Sam Hoskins pulled one back for Northampton on 79' (1-2).
Mael Durand de Gevigney (Barnsley) was sent off on 87'.
Northampton had 54% of the ball, shots were 14-9 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.48-0.61. Northampton created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 5,817. Referee: Declan Bourne.
Match stats
| Northampton | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.48 | 0.61 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 15 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 200 (61%) | 193 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Northampton (3-4-2-1): Nikola Tzanev, Jordan Willis, Max Dyche, Akinwale Joseph Odimayo, Sam Hoskins, Liam Shaw, Terry Taylor, Mitchell Pinnock, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Tariqe Fosu, Dara Costelloe
Barnsley (3-1-4-2): Jackson Smith, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Marc Roberts, Josh Earl, Kelechi Nwakali, Corey O'Keeffe, Adam Phillips, Jonathan Russell, Neil Farrugia, Stephen Humphrys, Davis Keillor-Dunn
Key events
- 36' · Goal · Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
- 51' · Substitution · Ben Perry for Akinwale Joseph Odimayo (Northampton)
- 59' · Goal · Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
- 63' · Substitution · Georgie Gent for Neil Farrugia (Barnsley)
- 64' · Substitution · Aaron McGowan for Jordan Willis (Northampton)
- 64' · Substitution · Tyler Magloire for Nesta Guinness-Walker (Northampton)
- 68' · Yellow card · Dara Costelloe (Northampton)
- 72' · Substitution · William Hondermarck for Liam Shaw (Northampton)
- 73' · Yellow card · Stephen Humphrys (Barnsley)
- 76' · Yellow card · Josh Earl (Barnsley)
- 79' · Goal · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 80' · Substitution · Max Watters for Stephen Humphrys (Barnsley)
- 80' · Substitution · Dexter Lembikisa for Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley)
- 86' · Yellow card · Kelechi Nwakali (Barnsley)
- 87' · Red card · Mael Durand de Gevigney (Barnsley)
- 89' · Substitution · Conor McCarthy for Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2002: Northampton 2, draws 3, Barnsley 3.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs Barnsley?
Barnsley won, 1-2 (League One) on Tue, 25 Feb 2025.
When and where is Northampton vs Barnsley?
Tue, 25 Feb 2025, 19:45 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Barnsley?
In 8 league meetings since 2002: Northampton 2 wins, 3 draws, Barnsley 3 wins (goals 10-11).