League One
How did Cambridge United and Barnsley perform?
Cambridge United and Barnsley Match Stats
Cambridge United and Barnsley Lineups
Cambridge United
4-2-3-1 Barnsley
3-1-4-2Cambridge United and Barnsley Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
League One Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cardiff |
25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 43-25 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 |  Lincoln |
25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 40-26 | 14 | 48 |
| 3 |  Bradford City |
24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34-25 | 9 | 46 |
| 4 |  Stockport County |
25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 34-30 | 4 | 42 |
| 5 |  Huddersfield |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 45-35 | 10 | 39 |
| 6 |  Bolton |
25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 32-25 | 7 | 39 |
| 7 |  Luton |
25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 35-30 | 5 | 38 |
| 8 |  Stevenage |
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 27-20 | 7 | 37 |
| 9 |  Reading |
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 32-28 | 4 | 35 |
| 10 |  Peterborough |
25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33-34 | -1 | 35 |
| 11 |  Wycombe |
25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 33 |
| 12 |  Mansfield |
23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 31-28 | 3 | 32 |
| 13 |  AFC Wimbledon |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27-33 | -6 | 31 |
| 14 |  Exeter |
24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25-23 | 2 | 30 |
| 15 |  Wigan |
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 26-27 | -1 | 30 |
| 16 |  Plymouth |
25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32-39 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 | Barnsley |
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 33-33 | 0 | 29 |
| 18 |  Leyton Orient |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 36-42 | -6 | 29 |
| 19 |  Blackpool |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 31-37 | -6 | 29 |
| 20 |  Northampton |
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 22-28 | -6 | 29 |
| 21 |  Burton |
24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 23-34 | -11 | 27 |
| 22 |  Rotherham |
24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22-35 | -13 | 24 |
| 23 |  Doncaster |
24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 24-41 | -17 | 23 |
| 24 |  Port Vale |
23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 18-31 | -13 | 18 |
Qualification/Relegation
Cambridge United vs Barnsley Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-10-03
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Cambridge United faced off against Barnsley at Abbey Stadium (Cambridge, Cambridgeshire). The League One fixture, contested on October 03, 2023, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Cambridge United were sitting in unknown place with 0 points. Their campaign has seen 0 wins and 0 draws, leaving them with a record of 0 losses.
Barnsley, sitting in 17th with 29 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 8 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 6 League One meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Cambridge United have secured 1 wins.
However, Barnsley have proven to be tough opponents, winning 3 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 2 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 2 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Cambridge United
Recent Matches of Barnsley
- Wigan 1-1 Barnsley (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Barnsley 0-2 Lincoln (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Barnsley 2-3 Mansfield (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Exeter 3-0 Barnsley (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Barnsley 3-2 Leyton Orient (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Lincoln 3-1 Barnsley (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
- Stockport County 1-1 Barnsley (League One, Nov 29, 2025)
- Barnsley 5-0 Luton (League One, Nov 22, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Cambridge United vs Barnsley clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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