Match report

Barnsley Hold Norwich to a 2-2 Draw in Championship Clash

Barnsley
Barnsley
2–2
FT
Norwich
Norwich
May 8, 2021

Barnsley held Norwich to a 2-2 draw in a high-intensity Championship match on Saturday, keeping their hopes alive for a possible playoff push. The Tykes took the lead through Chris Woodrow and Charlie Chaplin, but Norwich fought back with goals from Emi Buendia and Anthony Idah. Despite late pressure from both sides, the match ended in a draw, leaving both teams with a point in a crucial fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Barnsley: Chris Woodrow (24'), Charlie Chaplin (43')
  • • Norwich: Emi Buendia (26'), Anthony Idah (53')
  • • Yellow Cards: Charlie Chaplin (17'), Rhys Palmer (63'), Tom Sibbick (66'), Emi Buendia (90')

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Collins (G)
  • 30 M. Helik (D)
  • 6 M. Andersen (D)
  • 7 C. Brittain (M)
  • 20 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 34 J. Moon (M)
  • 21 R. Palmer (M)
  • 9 C. Woodrow (F)
  • 14 C. Morris (F)
  • 11 C. Chaplin (F)
  • 4 C. Styles (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Dike
  • 29 V. Adeboyejo
  • 28 D. Frieser
  • 2 J. Williams
  • 5 L. Kitching
  • 22 C. Oduor
  • 1 J. Walton
  • 26 M. Sollbauer
  • 24 A. Halme

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Krul (G)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 30 D. Giannoulis (D)
  • 2 M. Aarons (D)
  • 44 A. Omobamidele (D)
  • 8 M. Vrančić (M)
  • 27 A. Tettey (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 17 E. Buendía (M)
  • 14 T. Cantwell (M)
  • 9 J. Hugill (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 A. Idah
  • 10 K. Dowell
  • 25 O. Hernández
  • 19 J. Sørensen
  • 16 Xavi Quintillà
  • 11 P. Płacheta
  • 12 Ø. Nyland
  • 26 B. Mumba
  • 18 M. Stiepermann

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    17' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    C. Chaplin

    Foul

  2. Barnsley
    24' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Woodrow · Assist: C. Morris
  3. Norwich
    26' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Buendia · Assist: M. Aarons
  4. Barnsley
    43' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Chaplin · Assist: Callum Styles
  5. Norwich
    52' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. McLean · On: A. Idah
  6. Norwich
    53' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Idah · Assist: T. Cantwell
  7. Barnsley
    55' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Woodrow · On: D. Dike
  8. Barnsley
    55' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Morris · On: V. Adeboyejo
  9. Barnsley
    55' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Chaplin · On: D. Frieser
  10. Barnsley
    63' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    R. Palmer

    Foul

  11. Barnsley
    66' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    T. Sibbick

    Foul

  12. Barnsley
    67' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jasper Moon · On: J. Williams
  13. Norwich
    72' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hugill · On: K. Dowell
  14. Barnsley
    82' Barnsley subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Sibbick · On: Liam Kitching
  15. Norwich
    87' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Cantwell · On: O. Hernandez
  16. Norwich
    87' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tettey · On: Jacob Lungi Sørensen
  17. Norwich
    90' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    E. Buendia

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Norwich
Fouls 23 5
Pass Accuracy 61% 78%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 2 1
Total Passes 267 578
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 164 452
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnsley quickly took the lead with goals from Woodrow and Chaplin in the first half, but Norwich responded swiftly through Buendia and Idah.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions for both teams in the second half tried to shift the momentum, but neither side managed to find the winning goal despite late pressure.