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EFL Cup: Barnsley vs Fleetwood Town
Kickoff Time: 2025-08-14 02:45 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Toby Melville
Barnsley won their last league match at home 3-2 against Burton Albion, securing a two-game winning streak. In this match, Adam Phillips provided two assists, while Davis Keillor-Dunn and Mike Godric all found the net, helping Barnsley come from behind to defeat their opponents. Barnsley’s start to the season has been very promising, and they also had a strong pre-season with two wins, two draws, and one loss in five friendly matches. Barnsley was very active in the summer transfer market, with the signing of David McGoldrick being their most important acquisition. The team’s overall strength has steadily improved.
Fleetwood Town also secured a two-game winning streak in their last league match, defeating Bristol Rovers 2-1 at home. Last season, Fleetwood finished 14th in the EFL League Two, and after being relegated from League One, it seems they have lost their ambition for promotion. Their overall performance has been average at best. Fleetwood has a strong attack but a weak defense, and their open style of play makes it difficult for them to climb higher up the league table. In addition, Fleetwood made few significant signings in the summer transfer market, and there hasn’t been much improvement in their overall squad strength.
The two teams are separated by a league level, and Barnsley, competing in League One, clearly is much stronger than Fleetwood. Additionally, Barnsley has historically had an advantage in their head-to-head encounters. With the home advantage and a strong form, Barnsley is definitely worth following.
Barnsley‘s Last 5 Games: WWWLD
25-08-09 Barnsley 3-2 Burton Albion
25-08-02 Plymouth Argyle 1-3 Barnsley
25-05-03 Reading 2-4 Barnsley
25-04-26 Barnsley 1-2 Shrewsbury Town
25-04-21 Barnsley 1-1 Peterborough United
Fleetwood Town‘s Last 5 Games: WWLWL
25-08-09 Fleetwood Town 2-1 Bristol Rovers
25-08-02 Barnet 0-2 Fleetwood Town
25-05-03 Bradford City 1-0 Fleetwood Town
25-04-26 Fleetwood Town 2-0 Newport County
25-04-21 Harrogate Town 3-1 Fleetwood Town
Head-To-Head Record
24-02-17 Fleetwood Town 1-2 Barnsley
23-10-28 Barnsley 2-2 Fleetwood Town
22-12-30 Barnsley 2-1 Fleetwood Town
22-10-01 Fleetwood Town 0-1 Barnsley
19-04-13 Barnsley 4-2 Fleetwood Town
Prediction: Barnsley to win