The big picture

Barnsley come in 23rd on the ladder with 9 points; Luton Town are 4th on 24. Luton Town 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.

Luton Town have won three of their last five and most recently lost to West Bromwich Albion 3–5.

Barnsley have lost their last five.

Head to head

These sides have met 6 times on our records since 2019: Barnsley 1, Luton Town 4, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2021-22), Luton Town won 2–1 at Kenilworth Road.

Biggest margin between these two: Luton Town by 2 goals in 2019-20 (3–1).

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 Luton Town, watch Carlton Morris (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2024-25) and Jordan Clark (0.2 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, Luton Town go in as clear favourites.