Barnsley Vs. Stevenage: Will the Reds' Resolve Conquer?
This Saturday, January 25, 2025, Barnsley FC hosts Stevenage FC at Oakwell Stadium for a Sky Bet League One fixture. Both teams are eager to secure vital points as the season progresses.
Barnsley’s leading scorer, Davis Keillor-Dunn, has resumed light training after sustaining an ankle injury over the weekend. His availability for Saturday’s home game against Stevenage remains uncertain and will be assessed closer to the match. Keillor-Dunn, who has netted ten goals this season, including five in his last seven appearances, was substituted at halftime during the game against Bristol Rovers due to the injury.
Head coach Darrell Clarke commented: “He’s doing a little bit in training, so we’ll see how he is.”
Stevenage: Sitting 16th in the standings, Stevenage have picked up just one win this season in the league on their travels away from the Lamex Stadium. Stevenage boss, Alex Revell will look to key players like Elliott List and Carl Piergianni to make an impact in a similar style to the reverse leg of this fixture at the start of the 2024/25 season.
Stevenage: L-W-D-D-L
Stevenage's top scorer list start with the 26 year old Daniel Kemp who has scored 5 goals in 23 games, followed by Elliott List (4), Jamie Reid (3), Louis Thompson (2), Jordan Roberts (2), Carl Piergianni (1), and finally Harvey White (1).
Stevenage: Jamie Reid has the most assists (3), with Harvey White (2) and Louise Thompson (2) trailing behind their Stevenage teammate .
Prediction: Barnsley 2-1 Stevenage.
Team News
Barnsley: Currently positioned 5th in League One, the Reds will aim to strengthen their home form and regain some ground on the breaking pack at the top of the division. Their recent form includes a 3-0 victory over Crawley Town and a 1-3 loss to Bristol Rovers.Barnsley’s leading scorer, Davis Keillor-Dunn, has resumed light training after sustaining an ankle injury over the weekend. His availability for Saturday’s home game against Stevenage remains uncertain and will be assessed closer to the match. Keillor-Dunn, who has netted ten goals this season, including five in his last seven appearances, was substituted at halftime during the game against Bristol Rovers due to the injury.
Head coach Darrell Clarke commented: “He’s doing a little bit in training, so we’ll see how he is.”
Stevenage: Sitting 16th in the standings, Stevenage have picked up just one win this season in the league on their travels away from the Lamex Stadium. Stevenage boss, Alex Revell will look to key players like Elliott List and Carl Piergianni to make an impact in a similar style to the reverse leg of this fixture at the start of the 2024/25 season.
Head-to-Head
In their recent encounters, Stevenage holds the edge with two wins to Barnsley's one. Notably, Stevenage secured a 3-0 home victory over Barnsley on September 14, 2024.Form Guide
Barnsley: W-W-W-W-LStevenage: L-W-D-D-L
Top Scorers
Barnsley's top scorer list is led by Davis Keillor-Dunn who is the most lethal player in front of goal with 9 goals scored. The rest of the list is followed by Adam Phillips (7), Max Watters (4), Jonathan Russell (4), Stephen Humphrys (4), Marc Roberts (3), and finally Josh Earl (2).Stevenage's top scorer list start with the 26 year old Daniel Kemp who has scored 5 goals in 23 games, followed by Elliott List (4), Jamie Reid (3), Louis Thompson (2), Jordan Roberts (2), Carl Piergianni (1), and finally Harvey White (1).
Most Assists
Barnsley: Corey O'Keeffe has the most assists (7), Adam Phillips has the second most (5), and then Luca Connell rounds out the list with 4 assists.Stevenage: Jamie Reid has the most assists (3), with Harvey White (2) and Louise Thompson (2) trailing behind their Stevenage teammate .
Prediction
Given Barnsley's slight edge in recent performances, they might secure a narrow home victory.Prediction: Barnsley 2-1 Stevenage.