Barnsley 1-5 Stevenage result, stats and report

Leyton Orient dominated possession and created far more chances at Brisbane Road, but a single Alex Gilbert right-foot finish in the 79th minute handed Stevenage all three points in a result that will sting the hosts badly.

Leicester dominated virtually every statistic at Oakwell but had to settle for a 1-1 draw after Reyes Cleary cancelled out Liam Cullen's early opener. Barnsley showed desire in abundance but the numbers do not lie.

Peterborough United let a lead slip in the dying minutes as Danny Ormerod's second header of the night earned Barnsley a 3-3 draw in a chaotic Carabao Cup tie. Connor Maguire has seen enough to have some very direct thoughts.

Barnsley were clinical, composed and utterly deserved as they dismantled Plymouth Argyle 3-0 at Home Park, with goals from Oliver Irow, Ronan Curtis and Aribim Pepple settling the League One contest without argument.

Stevenage beat Luton Town 2-1 in League One despite being outpossessed 70-30, with goals from Dan Kemp and Josh Magennis enough to see off a Luton side that created plenty but delivered too little when it mattered.

Barnsley have shipped 17 goals in their last ten League One matches and Cambridge United have scored in every single one of their last six. Something has to give at Oakwell on Saturday.

Bradford City host Stevenage at Valley Parade on Saturday 17 October 2026, and the numbers tell a story worth paying attention to. One side keeps things tight. The other one does not.

Wigan Athletic arrive at the Lamex Stadium having lost four of their last five League One matches. Stevenage will fancy this one.