Northampton 1-2 Barnsley - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Northampton vs Barnsley - result

Northampton 1-2 Barnsley in League One at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton on 23 September 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Northampton have won 0, Barnsley 2, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Northampton vs Barnsley?

Northampton 1-2 Barnsley in League One on Saturday 23 September 2023 at Sixfields Stadium.

Where was Northampton vs Barnsley played?

Northampton vs Barnsley was played at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton, the home ground of Northampton.

What is Northampton's recent form?

Northampton's last five results read D W W L L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is Barnsley's recent form?

Barnsley's last five results read L W W W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Barnsley?

Across the last 5 meetings Northampton have won 0, Barnsley have won 2 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Northampton Town 0-1 Barnsley on 28 April 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Northampton?

Harvey Saunders leads Northampton with 11 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Barnsley?

Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Northampton vs Barnsley?

Ben Speedie refereed Northampton vs Barnsley, averaging 18.7 fouls and 3.7 yellow cards per game this season.

Northampton vs Barnsley - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
28 Apr 2026	League One	Northampton Town vs Barnsley	0-1
3 Feb 2026	League One	Barnsley vs Northampton Town	2-2
25 Feb 2025	League One	Northampton Town vs Barnsley	1-2
24 Aug 2024	League One	Barnsley vs Northampton Town	2-2
27 Apr 2024	League One	Barnsley vs Northampton Town	1-1

Northampton 1-2 Barnsley: match stats

Stat	Northampton	Barnsley
Possession	54%	46%
Shots	13	8
Shots on target	5	4
Corners	10	2
Fouls	10	13
Yellow cards	0	4
Tackles	13	21
Passes	477	420

Northampton vs Barnsley goals and red cards

Northampton: L. Appéré 90+8'. Barnsley: C. Styles 4', D. Cole 88'.

Northampton season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.5	23 of 24
Goals against	0.7	2 of 24
Shots	10	21 of 24
Shots on target	3.4	18 of 24
Fouls	11.3	15 of 24
Tackles	14.6	15 of 24
Passes	345.4	14 of 24
Corners	5.1	11 of 24

Northampton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1), Logan Briggs (1), Nathaniel Opoku (1).
Assists: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1).
Shots: Harvey Saunders (12), Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (8), Sam Hoskins (7).
Fouls: Joe Wormleighton (10), Tyrese Fornah (9), Matty Warhurst (9).

Barnsley season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	18 of 24
Shots	17	2 of 24
Shots on target	4.4	10 of 24
Fouls	13.6	4 of 24
Tackles	14.4	13 of 24
Passes	343.7	19 of 24
Corners	8.6	1 of 24

Barnsley player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Cameron McGeehan (5), Reyes Cleary (5), Tyrese Noslin (1).
Assists: Reyes Cleary (2), Arley Kay (2), Clayton Taylor (1).
Shots: Reyes Cleary (29), Tyrese Noslin (27), Cameron McGeehan (26).
Fouls: Cameron McGeehan (15), Patrick Kelly (14), Arley Kay (14).