Match report

Barnsley and Burton Albion Draw 1-1 in Championship Clash

Barnsley
Barnsley
1–1
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Apr 29, 2017

Barnsley managed to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Burton Albion in a closely contested Championship match at Oakwell Stadium. Goals from G. Moncur for Barnsley and L. Varney for Burton Albion ensured a shared point in the fierce battle for mid-table positioning in the Championship.

Key Facts

  • • G. Moncur scored for Barnsley in the 38th minute, assisted by Josh Scowen.
  • • L. Varney equalized for Burton Albion in the 52nd minute, assisted by L. Christensen.
  • • Gethin Jones received a yellow card for Barnsley in the 32nd minute.
  • • T. Flanagan and L. Varney were both issued yellow cards for Burton Albion in the 49th and 85th minutes, respectively.
  • • Barnsley made three substitutions: A. Mowatt for Gethin Jones, Adam Armstrong for G. Moncur, and R. Hedges for C. Elder.
  • • Burton Albion made three substitutions: L. Akins for J. Irvine, L. Varney for M. Kightly, and D. McCrory for T. Flanagan.

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Davies (G)
  • 5 A. MacDonald (D)
  • 18 A. Jackson (D)
  • 15 M. Watkins (M)
  • 36 M. James (M)
  • 6 J. Scowen (M)
  • 10 G. Moncur (M)
  • 29 G. Jones
  • 38 C. Elder (D)
  • 40 R. Kent (M)
  • 20 T. Bradshaw (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 A. Mowatt
  • 32 A. Armstrong
  • 34 R. Hedges
  • 11 E. Lee
  • 13 N. Townsend
  • 16 C. Evans
  • 28 R. Williams

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 13 S. Bywater (G)
  • 6 B. Turner (D)
  • 5 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 3 J. Brayford (D)
  • 4 J. Mousinho (D)
  • 2 T. Flanagan (D)
  • 28 M. Kightly (M)
  • 30 L. Murphy (M)
  • 24 L. Christensen (M)
  • 36 J. Irvine (M)
  • 9 M. Sordell (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 L. Akins
  • 19 L. Varney
  • 14 D. McCrory
  • 11 L. Dyer
  • 12 C. Woodrow
  • 15 T. Naylor
  • 27 H. Campbell

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    32' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Gethin Jones
  2. Barnsley
    38' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moncur · Assist: Josh Scowen
  3. Burton Albion
    46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Irvine · On: L. Akins
  4. Burton Albion
    49' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Flanagan
  5. Burton Albion
    51' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kightly · On: L. Varney
  6. Burton Albion
    52' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Varney · Assist: L. Christensen
  7. Barnsley
    66' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gethin Jones · On: A. Mowatt
  8. Burton Albion
    77' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Flanagan · On: D. McCrory
  9. Barnsley
    81' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Moncur · On: Adam Armstrong
  10. Burton Albion
    85' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    L. Varney
  11. Barnsley
    90'+4 Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Elder · On: R. Hedges

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Burton Albion
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 79% 59%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 485 258
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 382 151
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnsley took the lead in the 38th minute when G. Moncur netted a goal, giving them a significant advantage in the match.
  • ▸ Burton Albion responded strongly and equalized in the 52nd minute through L. Varney, which balanced the momentum and maintained a tense equilibrium for the remainder of the match.