Match report

Barnsley 1–1 Wigan: A Thriller in League One

Barnsley
Barnsley
1–1
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Mar 17, 2026

Barnsley and Wigan played to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their League One encounter. Wigan took the lead early through J. Taylor's goal, but Barnsley equalized late through C. Lennon, securing a point in a competitive match.

Key Facts

  • • Wigan took the lead with a goal from J. Taylor in the 29th minute, assisted by S. Tickle.
  • • Barnsley equalized with a late goal from C. Lennon in the 90th minute.
  • • M. de Gevigney and Vimal Yoganathan received yellow cards for Barnsley.
  • • C. Wright was sent off with a red card for Wigan in the 88th 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)
  • 22 P. Kelly (M)
  • 18 S. Banks (M)
  • 45 V. Yoganathan (M)
  • 19 R. Cleary (M)
  • 10 D. McGoldrick (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 K. Flavell
  • 14 N. Ogbeta
  • 20 C. Lennon
  • 30 J. Bland
  • 9 T. Bradshaw
  • 8 A. Phillips
  • 27 T. Watson

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 15 J. Kerr (D)
  • 45 C. Llyton (D)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 8 C. Wright (M)
  • 7 F. Murray (M)
  • 33 O. Moxon (F)
  • 10 J. Taylor (F)
  • 9 C. Saydee (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 17 M. Smith
  • 11 D. Costelloe
  • 19 L. Robinson
  • 25 C. Vickers
  • 43 H. Bettoni

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    29' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Taylor · Assist: S. Tickle
  2. Barnsley
    45'+1 Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    M. de Gevigney

    Foul

  3. Barnsley
    50' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Vimal Yoganathan

    Foul

  4. Barnsley
    53' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Banks · On: T. Bradshaw
  5. Barnsley
    53' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vimal Yoganathan · On: Adam Phillips
  6. Wigan
    56' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Wright

    Foul

  7. Wigan
    57' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    Owen Moxon

    Foul

  8. Wigan
    66' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Saydee · On: D. Costelloe
  9. Wigan
    66' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Owen Moxon · On: C. Vickers
  10. Barnsley
    71' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. de Gevigney · On: N. Ogbeta
  11. Barnsley
    71' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Cleary · On: C. Lennon
  12. Barnsley
    75' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Connell

    Foul

  13. Wigan
    77' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Taylor · On: Matthew Smith
  14. Barnsley
    80' Barnsley subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Kelly · On: J. Bland
  15. Wigan
    88' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Wright

    Foul

  16. Wigan
    88' Wigan Card · Red Card
    C. Wright

    Foul

  17. Wigan
    89' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Llyton Chapman · On: L. Robinson
  18. Barnsley
    90' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Lennon

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Wigan
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 66%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 11 5
Total Passes 452 266
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 372 176
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 8 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wigan's early goal by J. Taylor in the 29th minute gave them an initial lead and set the tone for a competitive match.
  • ▸ C. Lennon's goal for Barnsley in the 90th minute equalized the score, securing a hard-fought point in the final moments of the game.