Match

Cardiff City U21 vs Barnsley U21: result 3-1 and analysis

Professional Development LeagueMatchday 26Kick-off on April 25, 2023 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Cardiff City Stadium, Caerdydd

Cardiff City U21
3-1
Barnsley U21

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What was the result of Cardiff City U21 vs Barnsley U21?

Cardiff City U21 won 3-1 on April 25, 2023.

Goalscorers

  • 44′E. AdamsCardiff City U21
  • 45′H. NejmanBarnsley U21
  • 48′I. DaviesCardiff City U21
  • 80′?Cardiff City U21

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cardiff City U21 have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Barnsley U21 have 7, 2 and 6.

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

Cardiff City U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 17, 2023Coventry City U21(away)0-3Professional Development League
Apr 4, 2023Sheffield Wednesday U21(home)1-1Professional Development League
Mar 17, 2023Ipswich Town U21(home)4-2Professional Development League
Mar 14, 2023Ipswich Town U21(away)1-4Professional Development League
Mar 6, 2023Reading U21(away)1-1Professional Development League
Barnsley U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 18, 2023Swansea City U21(home)2-1Professional Development League
Apr 11, 2023Peterborough United U21(away)1-2Professional Development League
Apr 7, 2023Watford U21(away)2-0Professional Development League
Apr 4, 2023Colchester United U21(away)1-1Professional Development League
Mar 28, 2023Sheffield Wednesday U21(away)1-0Professional Development League

How many goals should we expect?

Cardiff City U21 score 1.1 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Barnsley U21 score 1.5 and concede 1.3.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cardiff City U211.11.927/158/15
Barnsley U211.51.349/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Cardiff City U21 sit 5th in Professional Development League (13 points from 9 matches) and Barnsley U21 sit 15th (8 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Cardiff City U219342201413
15Barnsley U21822416238

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