Barnsley 2-1 Peterborough
Updated
Barnsley won: Barnsley 2-1 Peterborough in the League One (Round 33) on Tue, 17 Feb 2026 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: Luca Connell 34', Reyes Cleary 53'. Peterborough goals: Kyrell Lisbie 21'. Expected goals: 1.11-2.28. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Corey O'Keeffe (8.9).
Match report
Barnsley beat Peterborough 2-1
Barnsley came from behind to beat Peterborough 2-1 at Oakwell on Tuesday 17 February in the League One.
Kyrell Lisbie put Peterborough ahead on 21' (0-1), Luca Connell levelled for Barnsley on 34' (1-1) and Reyes Cleary restored Barnsley's lead on 53' (2-1).
Barnsley had 47% of the ball, shots were 11-17 (3-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.11-2.28. Peterborough created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 9,257. Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 | 2.28 |
| Total shots | 11 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 17 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 320 (79%) | 378 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total shots | 11 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 10 |
Lineups
Barnsley (4-4-2): Owen Goodman, Corey O'Keeffe, Eoghan O'Connell, Jack Shepherd, Georgie Gent, Adam Phillips, Patrick Kelly, Luca Connell, Reyes Cleary, Scott Banks, David McGoldrick
Peterborough (4-2-3-1): Alex Bass, James Dornelly, Peter Kioso, David Okagbue, Carl Johnston, Archie Collins, Brandon Khela, Declan Frith, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Kyrell Lisbie, Harry Leonard
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Kyrell Lisbie (Peterborough)
- 34' · Goal · Luca Connell (Barnsley)
- 51' · Substitution · Cian Hayes for Kyrell Lisbie (Peterborough)
- 53' · Goal · Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)
- 59' · Yellow card · Adam Phillips (Barnsley)
- 64' · Substitution · Tennai Watson for Georgie Gent (Barnsley)
- 74' · Yellow card · Carl Johnston (Peterborough)
- 77' · Substitution · Patryk Sykut for Brandon Khela (Peterborough)
- 78' · Substitution · Tom Bradshaw for David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
- 83' · Yellow card · Luca Connell (Barnsley)
- 86' · Substitution · Pemi Aderoju for Declan Frith (Peterborough)
- 87' · Substitution · Jonathan Bland for Adam Phillips (Barnsley)
- 87' · Substitution · Mael Durand de Gevigney for Scott Banks (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1993: Barnsley 15, draws 5, Peterborough 10.
Questions
Who won Barnsley vs Peterborough?
Barnsley won, 2-1 (League One) on Tue, 17 Feb 2026.
When and where is Barnsley vs Peterborough?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Peterborough?
In 30 league meetings since 1993: Barnsley 15 wins, 5 draws, Peterborough 10 wins (goals 49-40).