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Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21: result 2-2 and analysis

Professional Development LeagueMatchday 18Kick-off on March 27, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)

Barnsley U21
2-2
Sheffield United U21

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What was the result of Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?

Barnsley U21 and Sheffield United U21 drew 2-2 on March 27, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 55′C. LennonBarnsley U21
  • 70′639606Barnsley U21
  • 75′Sam AstonSheffield United U21
  • 86′Sam AstonSheffield United U21

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Barnsley U21 have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Sheffield United U21 have 7, 4 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Barnsley U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 16, 2026AFC Bournemouth U21(away)0-1Professional Development League
Mar 10, 2026Wigan Athletic U21(away)1-1Professional Development League
Mar 6, 2026Crewe Alexandra U21(home)1-0Professional Development League
Feb 27, 2026Coventry City U21(home)2-1Professional Development League
Feb 17, 2026Huddersfield Town U21(away)2-0Professional Development League
Sheffield United U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 23, 2026AFC Bournemouth U21(home)2-3Professional Development League
Mar 17, 2026Queens Park Rangers U21(away)2-0Professional Development League
Mar 10, 2026Hull City U21(away)2-2Professional Development League
Mar 2, 2026Sheffield Wednesday U21(home)2-2Professional Development League
Feb 24, 2026Coventry City U21(away)0-1Professional Development League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Barnsley U21 win, 3 draws, 2 Sheffield United U21 wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 14, 2025Sheffield United U21 5-2 Barnsley U21Professional Development League
Mar 18, 2025Sheffield United U21 0-0 Barnsley U21Professional Development League
Oct 25, 2024Barnsley U21 1-1 Sheffield United U21Professional Development League
Feb 13, 2024Sheffield United U21 0-1 Barnsley U21Professional Development League
Sep 27, 2023Barnsley U21 0-0 Sheffield United U21Professional Development League
Mar 3, 2023Sheffield United U21 2-1 Barnsley U21Professional Development League

Last archived meeting: Sheffield United U21 vs Barnsley U21 on Oct 14, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Barnsley U21 score 1.6 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Sheffield United U21 score 1.7 and concede 1.5.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Barnsley U211.62.0311/158/15
Sheffield United U211.71.5212/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Barnsley U21 sit 15th in Professional Development League (8 points from 8 matches) and Sheffield United U21 sit 6th (13 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6Sheffield United U21841313813
15Barnsley U21822416238

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