Match report
Stockport County Draws 1-1 with Barnsley in League One Clash
Stockport County
1–1
FT
Barnsley
Nov 29, 2025
Stockport County held off Barnsley in a thrilling League One encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw. Vimal Yoganathan gave Barnsley the lead early on with an assist from R. Cleary, but Stockport County's Ciaran Connolly equalized late to salvage a point.
Key Facts
- • Barnsley took the lead through Vimal Yoganathan in the 27th minute.
- • Stockport County equalized with a goal from Ciaran Connolly in the 89th minute.
- • Liam Connell received a yellow card for Barnsley in the 30th minute due to a foul.
- • Barnsley made two substitutions: N. Ogbeta came on for R. Cleary and David McGoldrick replaced Adam Phillips late in the game.
Lineups
Stockport County
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
- 5 J. Olowu (D)
- 16 C. Connolly (D)
- 15 E. Pye (D)
- 10 J. Fevrier (M)
- 27 O. Bailey (M)
- 21 O. Moxon (M)
- 3 O. Dodgson (M)
- 9 N. Lowe (F)
- 22 B. Andresson
- 19 K. Wootton (F)
Substitutes
- 34 C. Addai
- 7 J. Diamond
- 11 M. Mothersille
- 23 B. Osborn
- 31 J. Hunt
- 42 C. Edwards
- 48 C. Gardner
Barnsley
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Cooper (G)
- 27 T. Watson (D)
- 4 M. Roberts (D)
- 5 J. Shepherd (D)
- 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
- 8 A. Phillips (M)
- 48 L. Connell (M)
- 22 P. Kelly (M)
- 45 V. Yoganathan (M)
- 19 R. Cleary (M)
- 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)
Substitutes
- 51 K. Flavell
- 3 J. Russell
- 7 C. Vickers
- 10 D. McGoldrick
- 14 N. Ogbeta
- 18 J. Rooney
- 23 N. Farrugia
Timeline
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27' Barnsley Goal · Normal GoalVimal Yoganathan · Assist: R. Cleary -
30' Barnsley Card · Yellow CardL. ConnellFoul
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46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Andresson · On: B. Osborn -
46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Olowu · On: J. Hunt -
69' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3Off: Owen Moxon · On: Jack Diamond -
77' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Bailey · On: M. Mothersille -
77' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Cleary · On: N. Ogbeta -
86' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2Off: Adam Phillips · On: D. McGoldrick -
89' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalC. Connolly · Assist: J. Hunt
Match Stats
| Stat | Stockport County | Barnsley |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 69% |
| Offsides | 0 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 425 | 339 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 318 | 233 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Vimal Yoganathan's early goal put Barnsley ahead, giving them a strong start.
- ▸ Stockport County's resilience paid off as Ciaran Connolly scored an equalizer in the dying minutes of the match, securing a vital point.