Barnsley 2-2 Northampton
Updated
It finished level: Barnsley 2-2 Northampton in the League One (Round 16) on Tue, 3 Feb 2026 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: David McGoldrick 30', Adam Phillips 62'. Northampton goals: Nesta Guinness-Walker 3', Max Dyche 71'. Expected goals: 2.93-2.04. Possession: 65-35. Player of the match: Scott Banks (8.1).
Match report
Barnsley 2-2 Northampton: match report
Barnsley and Northampton shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Oakwell on Tuesday 3 February in the League One.
Nesta Guinness-Walker put Northampton ahead on 3' (0-1), David McGoldrick levelled for Barnsley on 30' (1-1), Adam Phillips restored Barnsley's lead on 62' (2-1) and Max Dyche levelled for Northampton on 71' (2-2).
Barnsley had 65% of the ball, shots were 22-13 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.93-2.04. Barnsley will feel they deserved more.
Scott Banks (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 8,806. Referee: Thomas Parsons.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 65 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.93 | 2.04 |
| Total shots | 22 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 49 | 23 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 352 (82%) | 149 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 22 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 18 | 10 |
Lineups
Barnsley (4-1-4-1): Owen Goodman, Corey O'Keeffe, Eoghan O'Connell, Jack Shepherd, Tennai Watson, Jonathan Bland, Scott Banks, Vimal Yoganathan, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, David McGoldrick
Northampton (3-4-2-1): Ross Fitzsimons, Jordan Willis, Max Dyche, Michael Forbes, Joe Wormleighton, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Cameron McGeehan, Sam Hoskins, Jack Vale
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Nesta Guinness-Walker (Northampton)
- 4' · Yellow card · Jack Shepherd (Barnsley)
- 30' · Goal · David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
- 58' · Yellow card · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 59' · Substitution · Tyrese Fornah for Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 59' · Substitution · Conor McCarthy for Jordan Willis (Northampton)
- 60' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 61' · Substitution · Adam Phillips for Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 62' · Goal · Adam Phillips (Barnsley)
- 69' · Substitution · Tom Eaves for Michael Forbes (Northampton)
- 69' · Substitution · Elliott List for Jack Vale (Northampton)
- 71' · Goal · Max Dyche (Northampton)
- 77' · Substitution · Nathanael Ogbeta for Tennai Watson (Barnsley)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Patrick Kelly (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2002: Barnsley 3, draws 3, Northampton 2.
Questions
Who won Barnsley vs Northampton?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League One) on Tue, 3 Feb 2026.
When and where is Barnsley vs Northampton?
Tue, 3 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Northampton?
In 8 league meetings since 2002: Barnsley 3 wins, 3 draws, Northampton 2 wins (goals 11-10).