Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Wrexham (2nd, 92 pts) held a 31-point advantage over Barnsley (12th, 61 pts). Recent form flatters Barnsley's table spot — 8th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 12th. Per game in the league, Barnsley were scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.59, Wrexham 1.46 and 0.74, against a competition average of 1.29 goals per team per game.
9 matches unbeaten backed Wrexham's arrival, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
The venue was Oakwell Stadium, with room for 23,287 spectators. On the scoreboard, Barnsley led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Barnsley: D. Keillor-Dunn (11'), A. Phillips (24') · Wrexham: Max Cleworth (80')
Key stats
Possession: Barnsley 40% · Wrexham 60% · Total shots: 9-19 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 5-11