Match report

Barnsley Defeats Exeter City 2-1 in League One Clash

Barnsley
Barnsley
2–1
FT
Exeter City
Exeter City
Mar 7, 2026

Barnsley stuns Exeter City with an early 2-0 lead, holding off a late goal from Wareham to secure a 2-1 win in their League One match. Goals from D. McGoldrick and Vimal Yoganathan were key in securing the victory for the home side.

Key Facts

  • • D. McGoldrick scored the opening goal for Barnsley at the 8th minute
  • • Vimal Yoganathan extended Barnsley's lead to 2-0 at the 16th minute
  • • R. Rydel received a yellow card for Exeter City at the 23rd minute
  • • Jack Shepherd received a yellow card for Barnsley at the 29th minute
  • • J. Wareham reduced the deficit for Exeter City at the 75th minute

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Goodman (G)
  • 7 C. O'Keeffe (D)
  • 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
  • 15 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 5 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 48 L. Connell (M)
  • 45 V. Yoganathan (M)
  • 8 A. Phillips (M)
  • 10 D. McGoldrick (M)
  • 19 R. Cleary (M)
  • 9 T. Bradshaw (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 K. Flavell
  • 14 N. Ogbeta
  • 18 S. Banks
  • 17 G. Gent
  • 20 C. Lennon
  • 30 J. Bland
  • 27 T. Watson

Exeter City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Whitworth (G)
  • 26 P. Sweeney (D)
  • 20 L. Woodhouse (D)
  • 2 J. McMillan (D)
  • 14 I. Niskanen (M)
  • 34 L. Oakes (M)
  • 6 E. Brierley (M)
  • 3 R. Rydel (M)
  • 7 C. Mendes (F)
  • 10 J. Aitchison (F)
  • 9 J. Wareham (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Bycroft
  • 29 K. McDonald
  • 27 J. Magennis
  • 19 S. Cox
  • 45 C. Cummins
  • 12 R. Cole
  • 42 G. Birch

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    8' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. McGoldrick · Assist: R. Cleary
  2. Barnsley
    16' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    Vimal Yoganathan · Assist: D. McGoldrick
  3. Exeter City
    23' Exeter City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Rydel

    Foul

  4. Barnsley
    29' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Shepherd

    Foul

  5. Exeter City
    46' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Rydel · On: C. Cummins
  6. Barnsley
    51' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jack Shepherd · On: N. Ogbeta
  7. Exeter City
    63' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Mendes · On: R. Cole
  8. Exeter City
    70' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McMillan · On: J. Magennis
  9. Barnsley
    72' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cleary · On: S. Banks
  10. Barnsley
    72' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bradshaw · On: J. Bland
  11. Exeter City
    75' Exeter City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Wareham · Assist: J. Magennis
  12. Exeter City
    83' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Aitchison · On: S. Cox
  13. Barnsley
    89' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Phillips · On: Tennai Watson

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Exeter City
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 75% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 393 400
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 0.72 0.63
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 293 312
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnsley capitalized early with two quick goals from McGoldrick and Yoganathan, setting the tone of the match
  • ▸ Exeter City's late goal by Wareham showed their fighting spirit but could not change the outcome of the game