Callum Styles brings up game 250 as Burton Albion meet Barnsley
Burton Albion meet Barnsley at Pirelli Stadium, Sunday 1:00am (EFL League One). Barnsley have lost their last five.
The big picture
Burton Albion come in 15th on the ladder with 17 points; Barnsley are 23rd on 9. Burton Albion have the higher position to protect.
Form
Burton Albion have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Preston North End 1–2.
Barnsley have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to West Bromwich Albion 0–4.
Barnsley have lost their last five.
Head to head
These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2016: Burton Albion 1, Barnsley 1, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2017-18), Burton Albion won 2–1 at Oakwell.
Biggest margin between these two: Barnsley by 2 goals in 2017-18 (4–2).
Players to watch
For Burton Albion, watch Lloyd Dyer (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2017-18) and Lucas Akins (0.1 goals a game, 6 assists in 2017-18).
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).
Milestone watch
Callum Styles is set to play game 250.
At Pirelli Stadium
Burton Albion have won 3 of their last 20 at Pirelli Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Burton Albion go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
