Barnsley 1-2 Cambridge United
Updated
Cambridge United won: Barnsley 1-2 Cambridge United in the League One (Round 11) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: Vimal Yoganathan 41'. Cambridge United goals: Ben Knight 52', Shayne Lavery 90'+1. Expected goals: 2.10-1.55. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Jake Eastwood (8.3).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Barnsley 2-1
Cambridge United came from behind to beat Barnsley 2-1 away from home at Oakwell on Saturday 17 October in the League One.
Vimal Yoganathan put Barnsley ahead on 41' (1-0), Ben Knight levelled for Cambridge United on 52' (1-1) and Shayne Lavery restored Cambridge United's lead on 90+1' (1-2).
Shayne Lavery's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Barnsley had 58% of the ball, shots were 24-13 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.10-1.55. Barnsley created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jake Eastwood (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 10,257. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 1.55 |
| Total shots | 24 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 27 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 224 (70%) | 115 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 11 | 11 |
| Total shots | 24 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 12 |
Lineups
Barnsley (4-2-3-1): Rogan Ravenhill, Tyrese Noslin, Connor O'Riordan, Jack Shepherd, Arley Kay, Cameron McGeehan, Vimal Yoganathan, Rylan Brownlie, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, Tobi Adeyemo
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jake Eastwood, Cathal Heffernan, Kelland Watts, Zak Bradshaw, Liam Bennett, Dominic Ball, Owen Moxon, Isaac Heath, Ben Knight, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Gassan Ahadme
Key events
- 38' · Yellow card · Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)
- 41' · Goal · Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 43' · Yellow card · Arley Kay (Barnsley)
- 46' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Isaac Heath (Cambridge United)
- 46' · Substitution · Raees Bangura-Williams for Owen Moxon (Cambridge United)
- 46' · Yellow card · Connor O'Riordan (Barnsley)
- 48' · Yellow card · Raees Bangura-Williams (Cambridge United)
- 50' · Yellow card · Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United)
- 52' · Goal · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 66' · Substitution · George Hoddle for Dominic Ball (Cambridge United)
- 76' · Yellow card · Tobi Adeyemo (Barnsley)
- 77' · Substitution · Louis Appéré for Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United)
- 79' · Yellow card · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Substitution · O'Rian Reid for Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 83' · Substitution · Amani Richards for Rylan Brownlie (Barnsley)
- 85' · Substitution · Clayton Taylor for Tobi Adeyemo (Barnsley)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Patrick Bauer for Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Jack Shepherd (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2022: Barnsley 3, draws 2, Cambridge United 2.
Questions
Who won Barnsley vs Cambridge United?
Cambridge United won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Barnsley vs Cambridge United?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Cambridge United?
In 7 league meetings since 2022: Barnsley 3 wins, 2 draws, Cambridge United 2 wins (goals 12-6).