The big picture

Barnsley come in 23rd on the ladder with 9 points; Peterborough United are 22nd on 10. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form

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

Peterborough United have won three of their last five and most recently beat Blackpool 5–0.

Barnsley have lost their last five.

Head to head

These sides have met 8 times on our records since 1992: Barnsley 2, Peterborough United 3, 3 drawn.

Last time out (2021-22), Peterborough United won 2–0 at Oakwell.

Biggest margin between these two: Peterborough United by 3 goals in 1993-94 (4–1).

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 Peterborough United, watch Jonson Clarke-Harris (0.3 goals a game, 3 assists in 2021-22) and Jack Marriott (0.3 goals a game in 2021-22).

At Oakwell

Barnsley have won 4 of their last 20 at Oakwell.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Peterborough United have the edge.