Barnsley - Oxford

Barnsley are currently enduring a difficult spell, desperate to arrest a slide that has seen them suffer four consecutive league defeats. The hosts arrive at Oakwell Stadium for this matchday 14 League One fixture needing to rediscover their defensive composure after shipping multiple goals in each of their recent outings, including a 2-1 loss against Reading on 24 October 2026.

In contrast, Oxford United travel with momentum, having extended their unbeaten league run to five matches following a narrow 1-0 victory over Stockport County on 27 October 2026. The visitors have proven difficult to break down throughout the autumn, showing a clinical edge to secure results even when performances have been tight. With Barnsley looking to replicate their 1-0 success over Oxford from 23 January 2024, the visitors will aim to maintain their steady climb up the table by exploiting the fragility currently surrounding the home side.