Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(80) 40 Goals 5 (39)
(58) 25 Assists 8 (25)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.2 Average Age 28.1
182.3 Average Height (cm) 180
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(52%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 53% (49%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.2)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 0.8 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League One.

Missing Players

Barnsley
Port Vale
Player Reason Status Rating
Adam Phillips Out 6.81
No missing players.

Team News

Barnsley
Port Vale
  • Adam Phillips is suspended following his sending off in the play-off final defeat against Sheffield Wednesday.
  • Port Vale remain without midfielder Tom Conlon, who is currently sidelined with a long-term hamstring injury.

Prediction

  • Despite it being more than two months ago, Barnsley could be forgiven for still licking their wounds from their agonising play-off final defeat to Sheffield Wednesday back in May.
  • The Tykes, however, have no choice but to go again and know if they produce the same sort of consistency from last season, they're bound to have another great chance of promotion, especially if they keep Oakwell a fortress.
  • Port Vale's collapse in the second half of the season almost resulted in relegation, but they start fresh under manager Andy Crosby, who was only in charge of for four games.
  • One of Crosby's biggest challenges will be fixing Vale's away form with the visitors collecting just three points (D3) from a possible 30 since winning at Forest Green Rovers on New Year's Day.
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