Match Report
Momentum sat with Crewe Alexandra, winners of their last three.
The head-to-head ledger counts 8 games: 6 Barnsley wins, 2 for Crewe Alexandra, 0 draws, at 2.88 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 38% of meetings won. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 75% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 63%.
The match was played at Oakwell Stadium (capacity 23,287). On the scoreboard, Barnsley led 3-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Barnsley: Reyes Cleary (29'), Tyrese Noslin (31'), Corey O'Keeffe (38') · Crewe Alexandra: Adrien Thibaut (21'), Joel Ewusi (89')
Key stats
Possession: Barnsley 66% · Crewe Alexandra 34% · Total shots: 30-16 · On target: 8-9 · Corners: 20-7