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Burton Albion vs Barnsley

31 October 2017 at 19:45Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent
Referee: Jeremy Simpson

Match Summary

Barnsley defeated Burton Albion 4:2. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2014

Burton Albion vs Barnsley Head to Head Results· 16

Burton Albion and Barnsley have met 16 times — Burton Albion won 3, Barnsley won 7, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Barnsley leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (13 for the home side, 23 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (44%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Barnsley are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.

Drawn
6
·
Total goals
36 · 2.3/match
Both scored
8/16 · 50%
Over 2.5
7/16 · 44%

Recent Meetings

03/04/26League One
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09/08/25League One
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01/02/25League One
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21/09/24League One
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01/04/24League One
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16/09/23League One
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07/04/23League One
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17/12/22League One
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06/04/19League One
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19/02/19League One
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Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2025

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Burton Albion have recorded 1 win, 5 draws and 0 defeats. Barnsley show 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Burton Albion1wins
2draws4 meetings
Barnsley1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Barnsley.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 37.5%Draw 30.1%Away 36.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.282.75
Max2.813.392.75
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market34.7%29.8%35.5%
Public market36.0%28.7%35.3%
Δ1.3%1.1%0.2%

Burton Albion vs Barnsley — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barnsley
Result vs. Market: Burton Albion (37%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Burton AlbionHalf-time:22Barnsley
14Shots9
4Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

31/10/1717/182.67/3.32/2.75
20/02/1817/181.91/3.34/4.63
11 May 201616/172.24/3.42/3.44
29/04/1716/172.37/3.45/2.99

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Burton Albion

W 23D 24L 45
Over 2.547
Goals scored87

Away Record: Barnsley

W 171D 152L 275
Over 2.548
Goals scored659

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026