Barnsley vs Leicester Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: League One
· Regular Season - 7 Head to head
Last 6 meetings
0 - 3
Leicester
2 - 1
Barnsley
2 - 0
Leicester
2 - 2
Barnsley
1 - 2
Barnsley
1 - 1
Leicester
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield |
14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 28:12 | +16 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County |
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:14 | +12 | 26 |
| 3 | Luton |
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 27:21 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Oxford United |
12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 20:11 | +9 | 23 |
| 5 | Plymouth |
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21:19 | +2 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading |
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 25:13 | +12 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford |
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 10:8 | +2 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United |
14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21:21 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday |
13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 22:14 | +8 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 22:19 | +3 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20:18 | +2 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons |
13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 22:20 | +2 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe |
13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 21:23 | -2 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient |
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19:14 | +5 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion |
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:21 | -3 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage |
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17:13 | +4 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County |
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13:14 | -1 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon |
13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9:21 | -12 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17:21 | -4 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster |
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14:22 | -8 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan |
14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11:22 | -11 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough |
13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11:23 | -12 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley |
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12:22 | -10 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley |
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13:33 | -20 | 9 |
Top scorers
League One
A. Collins
Milton Keynes Dons
13goals
K. Wootton
Stockport County
9goals
J. Taylor
Huddersfield
9goals
J. Marriott
Reading
8goals
D. Sanches Fernandes
Huddersfield
7goals
N. Wells
Luton
7goals
M. Smith
Mansfield Town
6goals
J. Stockley
AFC Wimbledon
6goals
M. Harris
Oxford United
6goals
E. Riis
Leicester
6goals
Recent form
1 - 1
Oxford United
D
2 - 1
Barnsley
L
2 - 1
Barnsley
L
1 - 2
Cambridge United
L
3 - 1
Barnsley
L
4 - 1
Barnsley
L
3 - 4
Leeds United U21
L
1 - 1
Leicester
D
3 - 3
Barnsley
D
2 - 2
Stevenage
D
3 - 0
Wigan
W
2 - 1
Leicester
L
0 - 4
Leicester
W
2 - 1
Doncaster
W
1 - 3
Peterborough
L
2 - 1
Leicester
L
6 - 1
Fulham U21
W
1 - 1
Leicester
D
3 - 4
Leicester
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.15 Barnsley · 2 Leicester
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
League One 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Barnsley
Leicester
Barnsley vs Leicester: preview and prediction
Barnsley host Leicester in the England League One (Regular Season - 7) on Saturday, 19th September 2026 at 12:30 at Oakwell, Barnsley. Barnsley sit 23rd in the table and Leicester 10th.
Barnsley are struggling, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-L-L-D). Leicester are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-W-L-W-D).
In the last 6 meetings, Barnsley won 2, Leicester won 2 and 2 ended level. These games average 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% and over 2.5 goals in 67%.
Our goal model expects about 1.15 goals for Barnsley and 2 for Leicester. It gives Leicester the edge (21% home win, 21% draw, 57% away win), 61% for over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Away or Draw at odds of 1.31. We also like Over 2.5, BTTS Yes, Draw.
Barnsley vs Leicester FAQs
What is the best prediction for Barnsley vs Leicester?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Away or Draw (1.31 odds).
Who will win Barnsley vs Leicester?
Leicester are favourites: our model gives Barnsley 21%, the draw 21% and Leicester 57%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 59% chance in our model, and it happened in 67% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.2 goals in total, with a 61% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Barnsley vs Leicester?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 19th September 2026 at 12:30 at Oakwell, Barnsley.
Who is the referee?
S. Stockbridge is in charge of this game.
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