Barnsley U21 vs Coventry City U21: result 2-1 and analysis
Professional Development LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 27, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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What was the result of Barnsley U21 vs Coventry City U21?
Barnsley U21 won 2-1 on February 27, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 24′?Barnsley U21
- 30′?Coventry City U21
- 83′?Barnsley U21
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Barnsley U21 have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Coventry City U21 have 6, 4 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Huddersfield Town U21(away) | 2-0 | Professional Development League |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fleetwood Town U21(home) | 4-2 | Professional Development League |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Brentford U21(home) | 1-2 | Professional Development League |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Peterborough United U21(away) | 1-5 | Professional Development League |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Huddersfield Town U21(home) | 2-3 | Professional Development League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Sheffield United U21(home) | 1-0 | Professional Development League |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Peterborough United U21(away) | 1-1 | Professional Development League |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Wigan Athletic U21(away) | 1-7 | Professional Development League |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Sheffield Wednesday U21(home) | 2-1 | Professional Development League |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Cardiff City U21(away) | 2-0 | Professional Development League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Barnsley U21 wins, 3 draws, 1 Coventry City U21 win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Coventry City U21 1-1 Barnsley U21 | Professional Development League |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Barnsley U21 2-4 Coventry City U21 | Professional Development League |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Coventry City U21 2-2 Barnsley U21 | Professional Development League |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Barnsley U21 3-1 Coventry City U21 | Professional Development League |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Coventry City U21 0-2 Barnsley U21 | Professional Development League |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Barnsley U21 1-1 Coventry City U21 | Professional Development League |
Last archived meeting: Coventry City U21 vs Barnsley U21 on Dec 5, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Barnsley U21 score 1.8 and concede 2.5 goals per match over their last 15; Coventry City U21 score 1.3 and concede 2.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley U21 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2 | 12/15 | 11/15 |
| Coventry City U21 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Barnsley U21 sit 13th in Professional Development League (8 points from 8 matches) and Coventry City U21 sit 4th (14 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Coventry City U21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 13 | 14 |
| 13 | Barnsley U21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 23 | 8 |
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