Match report

Barnsley Defeats Peterborough 2-1 in League One Clash

Barnsley
Barnsley
2–1
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Feb 17, 2026

Barnsley staged a remarkable turnaround to defeat Peterborough 2-1 in their League One clash. Despite falling behind early through Kieran Lisbie's goal for Peterborough, Barnsley demonstrated resilience and skill with Luke Connell equalizing before Ricky Cleary clinched the win.

Key Facts

  • • Peterborough took an early lead in the 21st minute through Kieran Lisbie.
  • • Luke Connell scored for Barnsley to level at 34 minutes, assisted by Conor O'Keeffe.
  • • Ricky Cleary secured the victory for Barnsley with a goal in the 53rd minute, also assisted by Conor O'Keeffe.
  • • Barnsley's Adam Phillips and Luke Connell received yellow cards in the match.

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Owen Goodman (G)
  • 7 Corey O'Keeffe (D)
  • 15 Eoghan O'Connell (D)
  • 5 Jack Shepherd (D)
  • 17 Georgie Gent (D)
  • 48 Luca Connell (M)
  • 8 Adam Phillips (M)
  • 18 Scott Banks (M)
  • 22 Patrick Kelly (M)
  • 19 Reyes Cleary (M)
  • 10 David McGoldrick (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Tennai Watson
  • 9 Tom Bradshaw
  • 6 Maël de Gevigney
  • 30 Jonathan Bland
  • 51 Kieran Flavell
  • 4 Marc Roberts
  • 20 Charlie Lennon

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alex Bass (G)
  • 33 James Dornelly (D)
  • 30 Peter Kioso (D)
  • 26 David Okagbue (D)
  • 2 Carl Johnston (D)
  • 4 Archie Collins (M)
  • 8 Brandon Khela (M)
  • 11 Declan Frith (M)
  • 24 Jimmy Morgan (M)
  • 17 Kyrell Lisbie (M)
  • 27 Harry Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Cian Hayes
  • 42 Patryk Sykut
  • 39 Oluwalopemiwa Aderoju
  • 31 Bastian Smith
  • 32 Lucca Mendonça
  • 15 George Nevett
  • 22 Donay O'Brien-Brady

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    21' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lisbie
  2. Barnsley
    34' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Connell · Assist: C. O'Keeffe
  3. Peterborough
    51' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: C. Hayes
  4. Barnsley
    53' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cleary · Assist: C. O'Keeffe
  5. Barnsley
    59' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Phillips

    Foul

  6. Barnsley
    64' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Georgie Gent · On: Tennai Watson
  7. Peterborough
    74' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    C. Johnston

    Foul

  8. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Brandon Khela · On: P. Sykut
  9. Barnsley
    78' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. McGoldrick · On: T. Bradshaw
  10. Barnsley
    83' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Connell

    Foul

  11. Peterborough
    86' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Frith · On: O. Aderoju
  12. Barnsley
    87' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Banks · On: M. de Gevigney
  13. Barnsley
    87' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Phillips · On: J. Bland

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Peterborough
Fouls 14 6
Pass Accuracy 80% 83%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 17
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 405 454
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 1.07 2.04
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 322 378
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The equalizing goal by Luke Connell at 34 minutes shifted momentum towards Barnsley, setting the stage for a strong second half.
  • ▸ Ricky Cleary's decisive goal at 53 minutes marked a turning point in the match, allowing Barnsley to take control and secure victory.