Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Sheffield United U21 (2nd, 52 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Barnsley U21 (12th, 37 pts). Recent form told a different story for Sheffield United U21: only 17th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd.
The sides have met 5 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Barnsley U21, 3 draws and 1 for Sheffield United U21, at 2 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 20% of those meetings. Low-scoring is the pattern: just 20% of the meetings went over two goals.
Goal scorers
Barnsley U21: Charlie Lennon (55'), Namisi I. (70') · Sheffield United U21: Sam Aston (75'), Sam Aston (86')
Key stats
Possession: Barnsley U21 50% · Sheffield United U21 50% · Total shots: 8-3 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 5-4