Barnsley vs Fleetwood prediction 13.08.2025 | EFL Cup
Barnsley
Kick off:
Date:
Fleetwood
1
1.76
X
3.84
2
4.49
Contents
- Competition: EFL Cup
- Date: 13th August 2025
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Oakwell
An intriguing game awaits us on Wednesday evening in South Yorkshire, where Barnsley and Fleetwood will meet in the first round of the English EFL Cup. The match takes place at Barnsley's home ground and the Tykes are favourites according to the bookies. However, the visitors cannot be underestimated, having played out a 2-2 draw the last time they came to this ground. Our Barnsley vs. Fleetwood preview features every key detail about the fixture.
Barnsley vs Fleetwood Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Fleetwood
1 : 2
Barnsley
League One
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Barnsley
2 : 2
Fleetwood
League One
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Barnsley
2 : 1
Fleetwood
League One
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Fleetwood
0 : 1
Barnsley
League One
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Barnsley
4 : 2
Fleetwood
League One
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Fleetwood
1 : 3
Barnsley
League One
The two English teams have played each other eight times since 2016. Barnsley were the better team overall, achieving six wins and two draws. On average, three goals were scored per game during that period.
Barnsley team overview
Barnsley struggled during pre-season, winning just two of their five matches, but they have started their league campaign differently.
The Tykes opened their 2025–26 Football League One season with a 3:1 win over Plymouth Argyle, followed by a 3:2 win over Burton.
Josh Earl missed both of those games due to a hamstring injury, and Wednesday’s game comes too soon for the centre-back. The hosts' injury list also includes Marc Roberts, who has missed the last 29 games due to a muscle problem.
Last matches of Barnsley
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Barnsley
3 : 2
Burton Albion
League One
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Plymouth Argyle
1 : 3
Barnsley
League One
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Buxton
3 : 1
Barnsley
Club Friendlies
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Worksop Town
1 : 1
Barnsley
Club Friendlies
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Barnsley
1 : 2
Shrewsbury Town
League One
Barnsley lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Murphy Cooper
Defenders
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30
Jonathan Bland
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6
Maël de Gevigney
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32
Josh Earl
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14
Nathanael Ogbeta
Midfielders
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48
Luca Connell
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8
Adam Phillips
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45
Vimal Yoganathan
Forwards
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7
Caylan Vickers
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10
David McGoldrick
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40
Davis Keillor-Dunn
Fleetwood team overview
Like their hosts, Fleetwood have also got off to a flying start in the 2025-26 campaign. Conor Hourihane's men opened their Football League Two campaign with a professional display against Barnet, winning 2:0.
They followed this with a 2:1 victory against Bristol Rovers, during which William James Davies scored his second and third goals of the season.
Welsh professional Ched Evans sustained a knee injury at the start of this month and has been out of action ever since. The visitors' absentee list also includes David Harrington and Ronan Coughlan, who are dealing with injuries.
Last matches of Fleetwood
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Fleetwood
2 : 1
Bristol Rovers
League Two
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Barnet
0 : 2
Fleetwood
League Two
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Bamber Bridge
0 : 4
Fleetwood
Club Friendlies
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Fleetwood
2 : 0
Newport County
League Two
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Harrogate Town
3 : 1
Fleetwood
League Two
Fleetwood lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Jay Lynch
Defenders
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44
Toby Mullarkey
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4
James Bolton
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3
Zech Medley
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33
Denver Hume
Midfielders
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26
Shaun Rooney
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20
Harrison Neal
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6
Elliot Bonds
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10
Mark Helm
Forwards
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7
Ryan Graydon
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9
William James Davies
Prediction
Barnsley are favourites, given their head-to-head record in meetings between the two sides, but the visitors have a chance, having won each of their opening two games of the new campaign. Conor Hourihane's side scored at least twice in each of their last four matches, as have the visitors in each of their last three. I am therefore going for a 2:2 draw.
Four reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- Five of the last six games of Fleetwood ended with over 2.5 goals.
- At least 4 goals were seen in each of the last two meetings between Barnsley and Fleetwood at this ground.
- Four of the last five games of Barnsley ended with four or more goals.
- Five of the last six meetings between Barnsley and Fleetwood ended with 3+ goals.
Main prediction Barnsley - Fleetwood
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.73
