The big picture

Barnsley come in 23rd on the ladder with 9 points; Plymouth Argyle are 5th on 23. Plymouth Argyle are the side higher up the table.

Form

Barnsley have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to West Bromwich Albion 0–4.

Plymouth Argyle have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Leeds United 1–2.

Barnsley have lost their last five.

Head to head

These sides have met 44 times on our records since 1930: Barnsley 12, Plymouth Argyle 22, 10 drawn.

Last time out (2009-10, Football League Championship), it was a draw 0–0.

Biggest margin between these two: Plymouth Argyle by 6 goals in 1935-36 (7–1).

Players to watch

For Barnsley, watch Carlton Morris (0.3 goals a game, 3 assists in 2021-22) and Cauley Woodrow (0.1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2021-22).

For Plymouth Argyle, watch Ryan Hardie (0.3 goals a game, 3 assists in 2024-25) and Mustapha Bundu (0.3 goals a game, 6 assists in 2024-25).

At Oakwell

Barnsley have won 4 of their last 20 at Oakwell.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Plymouth Argyle go in as clear favourites.