Barnsley 3-2 Burton Albion
Updated
Barnsley won: Barnsley 3-2 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 2) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: Caylan Vickers 56', Davis Keillor-Dunn 63', David McGoldrick 90'+3. Burton Albion goals: Jake Beesley 4' (pen), Fabio Tavares 34'. Expected goals: 2.55-1.96. Possession: 68-32. Player of the match: Adam Phillips (8.6).
Match report
Barnsley beat Burton Albion 3-2
Barnsley came from behind to beat Burton Albion 3-2 at Oakwell on Saturday 9 August in the League One.
Jake Beesley put Burton Albion ahead from the penalty spot on 4' (0-1), Fabio Tavares made it 0-2 on 34', Caylan Vickers pulled one back for Barnsley on 56' (1-2), Davis Keillor-Dunn levelled for Barnsley on 63' (2-2) and David McGoldrick restored Barnsley's lead on 90+3' (3-2).
David McGoldrick's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Barnsley had 68% of the ball, shots were 13-8 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.55-1.96.
Adam Phillips (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 12,456. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 68 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 1.96 |
| Total shots | 13 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 15 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 373 (77%) | 113 (51%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 5 |
Lineups
Barnsley (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Jonathan Bland, Josh Earl, Nathanael Ogbeta, Luca Connell, Vimal Yoganathan, Caylan Vickers, Adam Phillips, Davis Keillor-Dunn, David McGoldrick
Burton Albion (3-4-2-1): Jordan Amissah, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Jasper Moon, Toby Sibbick, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, Charlie Webster, Dylan Williams, John McKiernan, Fabio Tavares, Jake Beesley
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
- 34' · Goal · Fabio Tavares (Burton Albion)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Josh Earl (Barnsley)
- 56' · Goal · Caylan Vickers (Barnsley)
- 58' · Substitution · Ciaran Gilligan for Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton Albion)
- 63' · Goal · Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
- 63' · Yellow card · David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
- 71' · Substitution · Tyrese Shade for Fabio Tavares (Burton Albion)
- 72' · Substitution · Patrick Kelly for Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 72' · Substitution · Reyes Cleary for Caylan Vickers (Barnsley)
- 82' · Yellow card · John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 86' · Yellow card · Patrick Kelly (Barnsley)
- 87' · Substitution · Nick Akoto for Dylan Williams (Burton Albion)
- 88' · Substitution · Julian Larsson for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 90'+3 · Goal · David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Jonathan Russell for David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2015: Barnsley 7, draws 6, Burton Albion 3.
Questions
Who won Barnsley vs Burton Albion?
Barnsley won, 3-2 (League One) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025.
When and where is Barnsley vs Burton Albion?
Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Burton Albion?
In 16 league meetings since 2015: Barnsley 7 wins, 6 draws, Burton Albion 3 wins (goals 22-15).