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Barnsley

League One - 2024/2025

Barnsley Playing Style Analysis

Barnsley employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the League One, earning an overall performance rating of 59.0/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 46 matches in the 2024/2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Barnsley's primary strengths lie in progressive passing (94.4% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the League One for these aspects of play.

Barnsley 2024/2025 Season Performance

In the 2024/2025 League One season, Barnsley has been analyzed across 46 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.23 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the League One.

With an average 51.5% ball possession, Barnsley demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 59.0/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Progressive Passing (94.4%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 46
Avg xG per Game 1.23
Avg Possession 51.5%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.30
Avg Possession 54.7%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.23 vs 1.25
44%
-1.2%
Non-Penalty xG
1.18 vs 1.17
48%
+1.3%
Expected Goals on Target
1.34 vs 1.20
74%
+11.2%
Goals per Game
1.5 vs 1.4
52%
+9.4%
Total Shots
13.1 vs 11.3
91%
+16.0%
Shots on Target
5.0 vs 3.9
96%
+28.4%
Shots Inside Box
7.5 vs 7.1
56%
+6.2%
Big Chances Created
2.0 vs 2.1
39%
-6.5%
Big Chances Missed
1.3 vs 1.4
39%
-5.7%
Assists
1.1 vs 1.0
61%
+3.5%
Key Passes
9.0 vs 7.7
91%
+17.3%
Possession %
51.5 vs 49.9
65%
+3.2%
Total Passes
374 vs 381
44%
-1.7%
Successful Passes
276 vs 281
48%
-1.7%
Pass Accuracy %
72.5 vs 71.6
56%
+1.3%
Long Passes
59.4 vs 52.9
87%
+12.2%
Successful Long Passes
30.4 vs 24.0
96%
+26.7%
Total Attacks
97.3 vs 94.2
65%
+3.4%
Dangerous Attacks
47.3 vs 44.0
78%
+7.7%
Corners
5.7 vs 4.8
91%
+19.6%
Total Crosses
19.3 vs 18.5
65%
+4.1%
Accurate Crosses
4.3 vs 4.3
52%
+0.8%
Successful Dribbles
6.0 vs 5.8
70%
+3.2%
Tackles
15.0 vs 16.2
13%
-7.3%
Interceptions
8.6 vs 7.9
78%
+8.4%
Duels Won
53.7 vs 57.5
13%
-6.7%
Fouls Committed
11.1 vs 11.7
26%
-5.7%
Offsides
2.1 vs 2.0
74%
+7.2%
Expected Goals Against
1.39 vs 1.24
65%
+12.3%
Expected Goal Difference
0.19 vs -0.01
61%
-1419.6%
Shooting Performance
0.10 vs -0.05
96%
-307.7%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.15 vs 0.05
78%
+236.3%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.30 vs 1.25
L10
+4.0%
Non-Penalty xG
1.30 vs 1.17
L10
+11.3%
Expected Goals on Target
1.81 vs 1.20
L10
+50.6%
Goals per Game
1.9 vs 1.4
L10
+35.6%
Total Shots
13.8 vs 11.3
L10
+22.6%
Shots on Target
6.1 vs 3.9
L10
+57.3%
Shots Inside Box
7.7 vs 7.1
L10
+8.8%
Big Chances Created
1.9 vs 2.1
L10
-9.6%
Big Chances Missed
0.9 vs 1.4
L10
-33.5%
Assists
1.5 vs 1.0
L10
+44.2%
Key Passes
9.7 vs 7.7
L10
+26.1%
Possession %
54.7 vs 49.9
L10
+9.5%
Total Passes
414 vs 381
L10
+8.7%
Successful Passes
314 vs 281
L10
+11.9%
Pass Accuracy %
73.8 vs 71.6
L10
+3.1%
Long Passes
71.9 vs 52.9
L10
+35.9%
Successful Long Passes
28.1 vs 24.0
L10
+17.2%
Total Attacks
109.4 vs 94.2
L10
+16.2%
Dangerous Attacks
56.1 vs 44.0
L10
+27.6%
Corners
4.6 vs 4.8
L10
-4.1%
Total Crosses
15.2 vs 18.5
L10
-17.8%
Accurate Crosses
3.3 vs 4.3
L10
-22.7%
Successful Dribbles
7.8 vs 5.8
L10
+34.7%
Tackles
13.3 vs 16.2
L10
-18.0%
Interceptions
6.3 vs 7.9
L10
-20.5%
Duels Won
55.3 vs 57.5
L10
-3.9%
Fouls Committed
11.7 vs 11.7
L10
-0.3%
Offsides
2.6 vs 2.0
L10
+30.6%
Expected Goals Against
1.72 vs 1.24
L10
+38.3%
Expected Goal Difference
0.48 vs -0.01
L10
-3360.1%
Shooting Performance
0.51 vs -0.05
L10
-1144.3%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.19 vs 0.05
L10
+330.3%

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Last 5 Results

03 May 2025
Reading 2 - 4 Barnsley
26 Apr 2025
Barnsley 1 - 2 Shrewsbury Town
21 Apr 2025
Barnsley 1 - 1 Peterborough United
18 Apr 2025
Leyton Orient 4 - 3 Barnsley
12 Apr 2025
Barnsley 4 - 1 Bolton Wanderers

Barnsley Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnsley's playing style?

Barnsley employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the League One, with a performance rating of 59.0/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Barnsley's squad?

Barnsley's current squad consists of 25 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 League One season.

What are Barnsley's recent results?

Barnsley's most recent match was Reading 2-4 Barnsley on May 03, 2025.

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