On Wed Feb 2nd, Barnsley hosts Cardiff City at Oakwell Stadium in a clash of these two closely matched Championship teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. Barnsley is fresh off their 0-1 loss against AFC Bournemouth. Philip Billing struck first for AFC Bournemouth in the 12th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Barnsley was frustrated by AFC Bournemouth’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. AFC Bournemouth ended the match with the shutout victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 3 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Cardiff City recorded a 2-3 loss against Bristol City. James Collins struck first for Cardiff City in the 31st minute on a feed from Thomas Doyle, but Chris Martin got the equalizer for Bristol City in the 33rd minute But luckily in the 63rd minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Chris Martin. Cardiff City is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff City and Barnsley battled to a 1-1 draw. Marlon Pack struck first for Cardiff City in the 54th minute, then Toby Sibbick got the equalizer for Barnsley in the 69th minute on a feed from Josh Benson earning Barnsley a comeback draw.
Cardiff City’s most prolific scorer has been James Collins. He has netted two goals over the last 5 matches. Carlton Morris has been the most effective weapon for Barnsley lately. The English attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches.