Match report

Barnsley Defeats Peterborough 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Peterborough
Peterborough
0–1
FT
Barnsley
Barnsley
Dec 6, 2025

Barnsley stuns Peterborough United with a solitary goal from P. Kelly to advance in the FA Cup, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Peterborough 0–1 Barnsley
  • • Goal Scorer: P. Kelly (73')
  • • Yellow Cards for Barnsley: F. Jalo (25'), Adam Phillips (26'), M. de Gevigney (48'), L. Connell (90+2)
  • • Substitutions (Barnsley): P. Kelly on for F. Jalo, L. Connell on for Adam Phillips, Tennai Watson on for J. Rooney, L. Farrell on for D. Keillor-Dunn

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 33 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 23 H. Mills (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 16 B. Woods (M)
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 11 D. Frith (M)
  • 19 G. Lindgren (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 V. Reyes
  • 2 C. Johnston
  • 7 K. Lolos
  • 8 B. Khela
  • 10 A. Odoh
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 27 H. Leonard
  • 30 P. Kioso

Barnsley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 30 J. Bland (D)
  • 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
  • 18 J. Rooney (D)
  • 17 G. Gent (D)
  • 8 A. Phillips (M)
  • 3 J. Russell (M)
  • 11 F. Jalo (M)
  • 23 N. Farrugia (M)
  • 7 C. Vickers (M)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Smith
  • 19 R. Cleary
  • 22 P. Kelly
  • 27 T. Watson
  • 29 C. Barratt
  • 31 K. Graham
  • 39 L. Farrell
  • 45 V. Yoganathan
  • 48 L. Connell

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    25' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    F. Jalo

    Foul

  2. Barnsley
    26' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Phillips

    Foul

  3. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Jalo · On: P. Kelly
  4. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adam Phillips · On: L. Connell
  5. Barnsley
    48' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    M. de Gevigney

    Foul

  6. Barnsley
    59' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rooney · On: Tennai Watson
  7. Peterborough
    62' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Woods · On: Brandon Khela
  8. Peterborough
    63' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    M. Garbett

    Foul

  9. Peterborough
    66' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Garbett · On: J. Morgan
  10. Peterborough
    66' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Lindgren · On: H. Leonard
  11. Barnsley
    66' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Keillor-Dunn · On: L. Farrell
  12. Peterborough
    67' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Frith · On: A. Odoh
  13. Barnsley
    73' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Kelly · Assist: N. Farrugia
  14. Barnsley
    90'+2 Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Connell

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Barnsley
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 77% 85%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 19
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 390 507
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 1 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 302 433
Shots Inside Box 6 13
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnsley's early discipline and tactical setup prevented Peterborough from gaining any momentum in the first half.
  • ▸ The goal by P. Kelly at 73' was a pivotal moment, as it broke the deadlock and shifted the psychological balance of the game.