Barnsley
- Barnsley have won 9, drawn 6 and lost 7 home league games this season, conceding an average of 1.55 goals per home game.
- Conor Hourihane has done a tremendous job since taking over as Barnsley’s head coach in March 2025.
- However, with David McGoldrick currently leading the firepower of the Barnsley attack (15 goals in 37 League One appearances), they are still heavily reliant on one goal-scorer.
- Hourihane’s men got back to winning ways with a 1-0 away win over Northampton Town.
- Barnsley have won just 1 of their last 5 competitive matches (D2, L2).
Stockport County
- Stockport County have won 8, drawn 7 and lost 7 away league games this term, scoring an average of 1.36 goals per away game.
- Dave Challinor’s side are built on tactical discipline, formation flexibility and a pressing system that triggers into and out of structures at certain parts of the pitch.
- Stockport are currently 4th in League One on 74 points from 45 games, while Barnsley are 13th on 59 points from 45 matches.
- The Hatters have been inconsistent of late, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5 games.
Head-to-Head
The last 3 meetings in all competitions between these clubs have seen Stockport win once and Barnsley not at all (D2) .
Barnsley
David McGoldrick has 15 goals in 37 League One appearances.
Stockport County
- Kyle Wootton has 18 goals from 45 appearances in League One.
- Oliver Norwood has provided 4 assists in their last 5.
- Louie Barry has scored 3 of their last 9 goals in the past 5 matches.
Betting Insights
- Barnsley are outsiders at 3.4, with Stockport County the favourites at 1.88.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.52 and BTTS is described as a near certainty.
- Stockport have been unbeaten away in their last 2 away games (W1, D1).
Prediction
- A tight game is expected, with both teams likely to look to maintain momentum.
- Given Stockport’s higher league position and better form on the road, we’re backing them to edge it here.
