
Barnsley U21
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 67:34 | +33 | 58 | |
| 2 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 58:39 | +19 | 52 | |
| 3 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 67:47 | +20 | 50 | |
| 4 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 66:52 | +14 | 48 | |
| 5 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 69:50 | +19 | 48 | |
| 6 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 59:50 | +9 | 48 | |
| 7 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 69:53 | +16 | 45 | |
| 8 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 58:49 | +9 | 40 | |
| 9 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 48:39 | +9 | 40 | |
| 10 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 67:58 | +9 | 38 | |
| 11 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 49:53 | -4 | 37 | |
| 12 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 51:58 | -7 | 37 | |
| 13 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 48:52 | -4 | 36 | |
| 14 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 46:63 | -17 | 35 | |
| 15 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 45:54 | -9 | 35 | |
| 16 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 51:61 | -10 | 33 | |
| 17 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 49:63 | -14 | 30 | |
| 18 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 40:77 | -37 | 24 | |
| 19 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 36:63 | -27 | 23 | |
| 20 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 41:69 | -28 | 23 |
Barnsley U21 stats and predictions are a key focus for followers of the Professional Development League U21. The team currently occupies 12th place in the league with 37 points from 28 matches, having posted a record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses. Their recent form has been inconsistent, but they have shown the ability to secure important wins.
Barnsley U21’s last five matches have produced three wins and two losses. The sequence began with a 3-2 away victory over Swansea City U21 on March 30, followed by a 2-0 home win against Hull City U21 on April 3. A 5-2 defeat at Crewe Alexandra U21 on April 7 was a setback, but they bounced back with a commanding 4-0 home win over Colchester United U21 on April 10. Their most recent outing, on April 14, ended in a heavy 4-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday U21. Across these five games, Barnsley U21 scored 11 goals and conceded 11, highlighting their unpredictable nature.
That run of results means Barnsley U21 have won three of their last five, with a current goal difference of zero in that span. The team’s ability to score in bursts—four goals in two separate matches—demonstrates offensive potential, but defensive lapses have been costly.
In the 2025/26 Professional Development League U21, Barnsley U21 have played 28 matches overall, collecting 10 wins, 7 draws, and 11 defeats. Their 51 goals scored and 58 conceded result in a -7 goal difference. At home, the side has played 14 matches, securing 5 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with 28 goals for and 30 against. Away from home, Barnsley U21 have a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses from 14 fixtures, scoring 23 and conceding 28. With 37 points, they sit in 12th position, just one point behind Hull City U21 in 11th and level on points with them.
Key performers include attackers Fábio Jaló and Leo Farrell, although no individual goalscoring data is available from recent matches. The squad also features midfielder K. Nwakali and defender Connor Barratt.
While no official next match odds are available, Barnsley U21’s current form provides a strong basis for predictions. Based on their last five outings, the team wins approximately 60% of its matches (3 wins in 5 games), loses 40% of the time, and has not recorded a draw in that period. For upcoming fixtures, the win probability is estimated at 60%, with a 40% loss probability and a negligible chance of a draw.
However, considering the season-long trend, Barnsley U21’s overall win rate is 35.7% (10 wins from 28 matches), with draws occurring in 25% of games and losses in 39.3%. This suggests that the team’s recent winning form may overstate their true winning probability, but the attacking impetus seen in recent wins (4-0 and 3-2 scorelines) indicates they can trouble opponents. The heavy defeats to Sheffield Wednesday and Crewe Alexandra also underline defensive vulnerabilities. For bettors, backing Barnsley U21 to win at odds reflecting a 60% chance could offer value if their recent performance continues, but caution is advised given the overall inconsistency.
In conclusion, in its current form, Barnsley U21 wins around 60% of its matches, making them a high-risk, high-reward proposition for upcoming games.