Luton Town vs Barnsley – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
25/04/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 45
  • Referee: Wager H. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
3.011.05
Ball possession
50%50%
Total shots
1713
Shots on target
42
Big chances
31
Corner kicks
95
Passes
78% (253/324)70% (234/332)
Yellow cards
15
Expected goals (xG)
3.011.05
xG on target (xGOT)
2.410.32
Total shots
1713
Shots on target
42
Shots off target
97
Blocked shots
44
Shots inside the box
148
Shots outside the box
35
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
01
Big chances
31
Corner kicks
95
Touches in opposition box
3328
Accurate through passes
02
Offsides
12
Free kicks
149
Passes
78% (253/324)70% (234/332)
Long passes
24% (13/54)32% (25/78)
Passes in final third
61% (75/122)64% (79/124)
Crosses
39% (9/23)24% (6/25)
Expected assists (xA)
2.540.88
Throw ins
2029
Fouls
914
Tackles
86% (12/14)71% (12/17)
Duels won
5948
Clearances
5225
Interceptions
56
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
12
xGOT faced
0.322.41
Goals prevented
-0.680.41

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 16', 1 - 0, Wells N. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 26', 1 - 1, Phillips A. ,
  • 45', O'Keeffe C. 🟨,
  • 45+1', Earl J. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 49', Connell L. 🟨,
  • 55', Walsh L. 🟨,
  • 56', Bradshaw T. , McGoldrick D. ,
  • 56', Earl J. , Gent G. ,
  • 64', van den Berg D. , Richards J. ,
  • 64', Wells N. , Cole D. ,
  • 64', Lawrence E. , Kodua G. ,
  • 67', Bland J. 🟨,
  • 70', Bland J. , Nwakali K. ,
  • 76', Phillips A. , Farrell L. ,
  • 76', Cleary R. , Banks S. ,
  • 79', 2 - 1, Palmer K. , Andersen M. (A),
  • 86', Palmer K. , Saville G. ,
  • 90+3', Morris S. , Lonwijk N. ,
  • 90+5', O'Connell E. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Luton Town
64.7%
Draw
20.9%
Barnsley
14.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
59.4% 22.5% 18.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

61.8% 21.6% 17.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Luton Town has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Luton Town's performance.
  • Barnsley has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Luton Town than the current prediction. (-2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Barnsley than the current prediction. (+3%)
  • Luton Town - Barnsley Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.45
    (1.57)
    4.47
    (4.15)
    6.47
    (5.15)
    6.6%
    (7.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Luton Town - Barnsley?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Luton (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Users Predictions: Luton Town will win (10 of 11 users predict this - 90.91%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 73.92%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 7 and 13).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Luton won 3.
    • Luton has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Barnsley has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • In this match, Luton is the undisputed favorite.
    • There will not play in Luton: Adebayo E. (Hip Injury) Baptiste S. (Knee Injury) Holmes T. (Inactive) Mengi T. (Hamstring Injury)
    • There will not play in Barnsley: Chirewa T. (Ankle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Luton: Jones I. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Barnsley: McGoldrick D. (Inactive)
    • We predict that Luton will win today's game, with odds of 1.39.
    • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Luton won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:13. (average 1.2:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Luton won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 4:4. (average 1:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Luton Town - Barnsley were as follows:
    22.11.2025 Barnsley - Luton Town 5:0
    Latest results of Luton Town
    Latest results of Barnsley
    18.04.2026 Barnsley - Bradford City 2:2
    14.04.2026 Port Vale - Barnsley 0:0
    06.04.2026 Barnsley - Plymouth Argyle 0:3
    English League One Table
    Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 463110589:4148103
    2Cardiff ✔ 462710990:504091
    3Stockport County4622111371:581377
    4Bradford City4622111358:51777
    5Bolton ✔ 461918970:521875
    6Stevenage4621121349:46375
    7Luton4621111468:561274
    8Plymouth462271775:631273
    9Huddersfield4618131574:641067
    10Mansfield4616171362:501265
    11Wycombe4617121769:581163
    12Reading4616151564:60463
    13Blackpool461792054:65-1160
    14Doncaster461792050:69-1960
    15Barnsley4615141768:73-559
    16Wigan4614141849:58-956
    17Burton4613151850:60-1054
    18Peterborough461582364:68-453
    19AFC Wimbledon461582351:72-2153
    20Leyton Orient4614102259:71-1252
    21Exeter4612132152:61-949
    22Port Vale ✔ 4610122436:61-2542
    23Rotherham ✔ 4610112541:71-3041
    24Northampton ✔ 46982939:74-3535

          Promotion ~ Championship
          Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
          Relegation ~ League Two

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Championship
    Cardiff is Qualified for Championship
    Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
    Port Vale is Relegated to League Two
    Rotherham is Relegated to League Two
    Northampton is Relegated to League Two