Huddersfield 2-1 Barnsley
Updated
Huddersfield won: Huddersfield 2-1 Barnsley in the League One (Round 34) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026 at Accu Stadium, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Huddersfield goals: Ryan Ledson 57', Ryan Hardie 74'. Barnsley goals: David McGoldrick 42'. Expected goals: 1.56-0.56. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Patrick Kelly (8.4).
Match report
Huddersfield beat Barnsley 2-1
Huddersfield came from behind to beat Barnsley 2-1 at Accu Stadium on Saturday 21 February in the League One.
David McGoldrick put Barnsley ahead on 42' (0-1), Ryan Ledson levelled for Huddersfield on 57' (1-1) and Ryan Hardie restored Huddersfield's lead on 74' (2-1).
Huddersfield had 52% of the ball, shots were 16-10 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.56-0.56.
Patrick Kelly (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 18,187. Referee: Peter Wright.
Match stats
| Huddersfield | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.56 | 0.56 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 20 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 314 (79%) | 283 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 7 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 7 |
Lineups
Huddersfield (3-4-2-1): Lee Nicholls, Radinio Balker, Murray Wallace, Sean Roughan, Lasse Sørensen, Ryan Ledson, Cameron Humphreys, Bali Mumba, Will Alves, Marcus Harness, Alfie May
Barnsley (4-2-3-1): Owen Goodman, Corey O'Keeffe, Eoghan O'Connell, Jack Shepherd, Georgie Gent, Luca Connell, Adam Phillips, Scott Banks, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, David McGoldrick
Key events
- 6' · Yellow card · Georgie Gent (Barnsley)
- 42' · Goal · David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
- 46' · Yellow card · Ryan Ledson (Huddersfield)
- 56' · Substitution · Ryan Hardie for Will Alves (Huddersfield)
- 57' · Goal · Ryan Ledson (Huddersfield)
- 66' · Substitution · Tom Bradshaw for David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
- 67' · Substitution · Tennai Watson for Georgie Gent (Barnsley)
- 72' · Substitution · Cameron Ashia for Alfie May (Huddersfield)
- 74' · Goal · Ryan Hardie (Huddersfield)
- 80' · Substitution · Jonathan Bland for Scott Banks (Barnsley)
- 80' · Substitution · David Kasumu for Cameron Humphreys (Huddersfield)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley)
- 90'+8 · Substitution · Vimal Yoganathan for Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 1995: Huddersfield 13, draws 6, Barnsley 13.
Questions
Who won Huddersfield vs Barnsley?
Huddersfield won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026.
When and where is Huddersfield vs Barnsley?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 15:00 UTC at Accu Stadium, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Huddersfield and Barnsley?
In 32 league meetings since 1995: Huddersfield 13 wins, 6 draws, Barnsley 13 wins (goals 44-50).