Northampton vs Barnsley Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Northampton were up against Barnsley in the League One of England on April 28. Barnsley took the win with a commanding 0-1 result.

On the 37th minute, Reyes Cleary netted the only goal of the match, putting Barnsley in front and ensuring the win.

3 months after their last encounter in League One, the stage is set for another captivating encounter as Northampton and Barnsley prepare to meet again. In their last meeting, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 2-2 draw. Following a string of defeats to Cardiff City, Doncaster Rovers, Luton, Wigan, Bradford, Mansfield Town, Stockport, Burton Albion and Wimbledon, Northampton face this match in need of a turnaround, marking fifteen games without a single win. Improving their defensive organization could unlock stronger results, given that their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for fourteen consecutive matches now.

Barnsley are in a poor form as well, preparing for the match after two consecutive losses against Luton and Stevenage, leaving them without a victory in their last four outings. Their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last three matches in a row.

This League One clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Northampton and Barnsley in this campaign. Tom Eaves and Cameron McGeehan have been pivotal for Northampton’s attack, crafted under Colin Calderwood’s leadership, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Eaves leads Northampton’s scoring charts in League One this season with eight goals, while Campbell remains their top assist provider in the competition with four. Supporting them are Sam Hoskins, Nesta Guinness-Walker and Ethan Wheatley, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Northampton’s attack.

Meanwhile, Barnsley’s offensive unit, under Conor Hourihane’s management, has leaned on Reyes Cleary and David McGoldrick, their main scorer, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. McGoldrick has already scored fifteen goals in League One this season, while Cleary remains their top assist provider in the competition with thirteen. Barnsley’s attacking depth is further showcased by Adam Phillips, Davis Keillor-Dunn and Patrick Kelly, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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AI Prediction

Our system first delivers a pre-match prediction for Northampton–Barnsley, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. In this case, AI analysis ahead of kickoff correctly anticipated Barnsley's win. Ahead of kick-off, the algorithm projected that Barnsley’s victory had the highest chance, at 47%, while a draw was at 28% and Northampton’s victory was at 25%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Northampton - Barnsley in real time.

Northampton kicked off the game with Lee Burge, Kyle McAdam, Jon Guthrie who got substituted by Elliott List on the 72nd minute, Max Dyche, Conor McCarthy, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Cameron McGeehan, Dean Campbell who got substituted by Tom Eaves on the 80th minute, Tyrese Fornah, Sam Hoskins and Jake Evans as starters, with Ross Fitzsimons, Michael Jacobs, Elliott List, Kamarai Swyer, Terry Taylor, Jack Vale and Tom Eaves on the bench.

Barnsley's starting eleven were Kieran Flavell, Josh Earl, Eoghan O'Connell, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Corey O'Keeffe who got substituted by Kelechi Nwakali on the 84th minute, Luca Connell, Jonathan Bland, Reyes Cleary who got substituted by Scott Banks on the 72nd minute, David McGoldrick, Patrick Kelly who got substituted by Leo Farrell on the 73rd minute and Tom Bradshaw who got substituted by Adam Phillips on the 46th minute, with Owen Goodman, Georgie Gent, Jack Shepherd, Kelechi Nwakali, Adam Phillips, Scott Banks and Leo Farrell on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.7 - 0.46
• Ball Possession: 43 - 57
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 2
• Total Attempts: 14 - 10
• Shots On Target: 2 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 9 - 6
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 4
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 13 - 4
• Corners: 5 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 24 - 46
• Saves: 2 - 2
• Free Kicks: 4 - 13
• Offsides: 1 - 3
• Passes into Final Third: 103 - 140
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 49 - 88
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 25 - 14
• Tackles: 15 - 14
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 9
• Total Crosses: 20 - 17
• Successful Crosses: 5 - 6
• Interceptions: 11 - 11
• Clearances: 29 - 34

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Corey O'Keeffe and Elliott List were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since September 2023, the teams have each had their moments. Barnsley have two victories, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on February 3, 2026, in the League One of England, ending in a 2-2 draw. Northampton have managed seven goals in these five matches, while Barnsley have scored nine in total. Overall, Barnsley hold a stronger head-to-head record against Northampton in recent meetings.

This season in League One, Northampton have recorded nine wins, eight draws, and 28 losses in 45 matches, scoring 37 goals, averaging 0.82 per match, while conceding 71, an average of 1.58 per match. This season in League One, Barnsley have recorded fifteen wins, fourteen draws, and sixteen losses in 45 matches, scoring 67 goals at an average of 1.49 per match and conceding 70 at a rate of 1.56 per match.

Recent Form

Northampton are in the middle of a ten-match losing streak, having lost to Cardiff City, Doncaster Rovers, Luton, Wigan, Bradford, Mansfield Town, Stockport, Burton Albion and Wimbledon in their last ten matches, while Barnsley are in the middle of a two-match losing streak, including defeats against Luton and Stevenage in their last two outings. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Northampton have recorded three wins, fifteen losses, and two draws, while Barnsley have won four of their last twenty matches, losing eight and drawing eight.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Northampton sit 24th with 35 points from 45 matches, while Barnsley hold 13th place with 59 points after 45 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Northampton and Barnsley in real time. You can watch the goal by Reyes Cleary as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Northampton - Barnsley are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.