The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a thrilling 4-4 draw away to MK Dons last Saturday, while Peterborough United played out a goalless draw against Bristol Rovers.
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Barnsley will be looking to get back to winning ways ahead of the League One playoffs when they host Peterborough United at Oakwell on Sunday. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a thrilling 4-4 draw away to MK Dons last Saturday, while Peterborough United played out a goalless draw against Bristol Rovers. As of now, Barnsley are occupying fourth spot in the English third tier standings, having collected 86 points from 45 games, while the visitors are sitting three places behind them, separated by 12 points.
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Barnsley earned a point against MK Dons courtesy of a brace each from James Norwood and Max Watters. Prior to that, Machael Duff’s side got thrashed by Ipswich Town. The Tykes have won 26 league-matches this term and their latest success came away to Oxford United (2-0) on April 22 thanks to Slobodan Tedic’s brace. Meanwhile, Barnsley have been brilliant in front of their own supporters, having recorded nine wins and one defeat from their last ten third tier matches at Oakwell. Since a top-six spot has already been secured, Barnsley would be aiming to secure maximum points from their final league-match and build some confidence ahead of their playoffs.
Peterborough, on the other hand, desperately need to secure all three points on Sunday to have any chance of earning a playoff spot. The Posh are currently trailing sixth-placed Derby County only by two points and if other results go in their favour, Darren Ferguson’s team can sneak through to the top six. Peterborough have won 23 third tier games this season and their last success came away to Accrington Stanley (2-1) on April 19. After that, the Posh were thrashed 3-0 by Ipswich before sharing the spoils against Bristol Rovers last time out. On a positive note, Ferguson’s men have won four of their last five away matches in the league and they have the sixth-best away-record in the third tier, having collected 31 points from a possible 66 so far.
Barnsley probable starting lineup: Isted, Cundy, Thomas, Kitching, Williams, Connell, Kane, Phillips, Cadden, Norwood, Watters
Peterborough United probable starting lineup: Norris, Knight, Kent, Edwards, Ward, Norburn, Taylor, Butler, Poku, Mason-Clark, Clarke-Harris
Barnsley
| Opponents | Score |
| MK Dons | 4-4 (D) |
| Ipswich | 0-3 (L) |
| Oxford United | 2-0 (W) |
| Lincoln | 0-0 (D) |
| Forest Green | 1-5 (W) |
Peterborough United
| Opponents | Score |
| Bristol Rovers | 0-0 (D) |
| Ipswich | 0-3 (L) |
| Accrington | 1-2 (W) |
| Cambridge United | 2-0 (L) |
| Exeter | 3-1 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Barnsely beat Peterborough | 1-2 |
| Peterborough beat Barnsley | 0-2 |
| Peterborough draw Barnsely | 0-0 |
| Barnsely beat Peterborough | 2-0 |
| Barnsely beat Peterborough | 0-4 |
The League One match between Barnsley and Peterborough will take place at Oakwell on Sunday at 4:30 pm IST.
| Barnsely vs Peterborough United | Key Details |
| Date | May 7 |
| Venue | Oakwell |
| Kickoff time in UK | 12:00 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 4:30 pm |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via Sky Go Extra, Sky Sports Arena
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