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Probable Lineups

Barnsley
3-5-2
Mansfield
4-3-1-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 14 Goals 11 (19)
(15) 11 Assists 5 (10)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27 Average Age 31.4
185.2 Average Height (cm) 181
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 0.7 (0.9)
(55%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 53% (50%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.3 (0.3)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League One.

Team News

Barnsley
Mansfield
  • Barnsley could hand debuts to some of their summer signings, including Conor Hourihane following his return to the club this window.
  • Mansfield have kept together much of their promotion-winning squad, but boss Nigel Clough could hand out a number of debuts at Oakwell.
  • Deji Oshilaja and striker Lee Gregory are two summer additions in line to start.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
4 Barnsley 7 4 3 25
7 Mansfield 7 3 3 24

Prediction

  • After losing in the play-offs last season, Barnsley are expected to challenge for promotion once again and will be hoping to make a strong start in the first game of the League One campaign.
  • The Tykes Vale 7-0 in their season-opener this time 12 months ago.
  • Mansfield make the trip to South Yorkshire for their first game at third-tier level since they were relegated 21 years ago.
  • This is their first meeting in any competition since a 1-0 Division 2 victory for Barnsley at Field Mill back in 2003.
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User Predictions

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Top Players

Barnsley
Mansfield
L. Connell 7.19
M. Roberts 7.18
A. Phillips 7.12
L. Gregory 7.07
W. Evans 6.97
A. Oshilaja 6.95
A. Phillips 5
M. Roberts 3
S. Humphrys 3
L. Gregory 7
W. Evans 5
A. Lewis 2
L. Connell 4
C. O'Keeffe 3
S. Cosgrove 2
S. McLaughlin 3
E. Hewitt 2
K. Baccus 2

Match Forecast

Barnsley will dominate in the air  
Barnsley will score as a result of individual skill  
Barnsley will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Barnsley will create many scoring chances  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.