Barnsley vs Stockport County — League One
Barnsley
vs
02 May. 17:00
Stockport County
Form Guide
Barnsley
LLDDWL
1W 2D 3L • avg 1 scored, 1.5 conceded
O/U 2.5: 4/6BTTS: 3/6CS: 1/6
Stockport County
WLDWDW
3W 2D 1L • avg 2.2 scored, 1.2 conceded
O/U 2.5: 4/6BTTS: 3/6CS: 2/6
- Barnsley have been one of the most consistent draw merchants in this dataset, recording 1 win, 4 draws, and 1 loss from their last six. Their only win was over Exeter (2-1), while they drew with Burton, Wigan, Mansfield, and Cardiff — a series of competitive but inconclusive results. Scoring 7 goals and conceding 6, Barnsley lack the cutting edge to turn strong performances into wins. Their most recent 1-1 draw with Cardiff confirms their tendency to share the spoils rather than push for decisive victories.
- Stockport County have been inconsistent, recording 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their emphatic wins over Wycombe (3-0) and AFC Wimbledon (3-0) showcase attacking quality, while their 2-1 win over Northampton adds solidity. However, defeats to Lincoln (1-3) and Stevenage (1-2) show vulnerability against organized, pressing sides. Scoring 11 goals and conceding 6, Stockport are a strong attacking outfit whose most recent defeat to Stevenage (1-2) is the only slight concern.
- Stockport's attacking firepower — 11 goals in six games — contrasts sharply with Barnsley's inability to win consistently despite being competitive. Barnsley's draw-heavy form suggests they are organized but lack a killer instinct, and Stockport's quality in the final third should prove the difference. Stockport's big wins over Wycombe and Wimbledon show they can overpower opponents when in form, and Barnsley's defense has already conceded 6. A narrow away win for Stockport is the call, though Barnsley's resilience makes a draw a real possibility.
Prediction
AI Forecast Score:
Barnsley 1 –
2 Stockport County
Recent Form
Last 6 matches: Barnsley
Barnsley 2-2 Bradford City
Port Vale 0-0 Barnsley
Rotherham United 1-3 Barnsley
Barnsley 0-3 Plymouth Argyle
Burton Albion 1-1 Barnsley
Barnsley 0-1 Doncaster Rovers
Last 6 matches: Stockport County
Exeter City 3-3 Stockport County
AFC Wimbledon 0-2 Stockport County
Bolton Wanderers 2-2 Stockport County
Stockport County 3-0 Wycombe Wanderers
Stockport County 3-0 AFC Wimbledon
Luton Town 1-1 Stockport County
Home & Away Record
At Home
Barnsley
DLLDDW
1W 3D 2L • avg 1 scored, 1.5 conceded
O/U 2.5: 3/6BTTS: 4/6CS: 0/6
Away
Stockport County
DWDDLL
1W 3D 2L • avg 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded
O/U 2.5: 4/6BTTS: 5/6CS: 1/6
Head-to-Head Record
| Stockport County | 1–1 | Barnsley | 29 Nov 2025 |
League One Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 45 | 30 | 10 | 5 | +46 | 100 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 45 | 27 | 10 | 8 | +41 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 45 | 19 | 18 | 8 | +19 | 75 |
| 4 | Stockport County FC | 44 | 21 | 11 | 12 | +12 | 74 |
| 5 | Bradford City AFC | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 74 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | +2 | 72 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | +11 | 71 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 45 | 21 | 7 | 17 | +11 | 70 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town FC | 45 | 17 | 13 | 15 | +6 | 64 |
| 10 | Reading FC | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | +5 | 63 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 44 | 15 | 16 | 13 | +11 | 61 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | +10 | 60 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | -12 | 57 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | -21 | 57 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 44 | 14 | 14 | 16 | -4 | 56 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 45 | 14 | 14 | 17 | -8 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | -10 | 53 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | -17 | 53 |
| 19 | Peterborough United FC | 44 | 15 | 7 | 22 | -2 | 52 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | -12 | 51 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 45 | 12 | 13 | 20 | -8 | 49 |
| 22 | Rotherham United FC | 45 | 10 | 11 | 24 | -29 | 41 |
| 23 | Port Vale FC | 44 | 9 | 12 | 23 | -24 | 39 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 44 | 9 | 8 | 27 | -33 | 35 |
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