Barnsley vs Stockport County
Barnsley
Stockport County
Barnsley 1–3 Stockport County
Stockport County produced a dominant away performance to beat Barnsley 3-1 at Oakwell, a result that says everything about where these two clubs are heading as the League One season reaches its conclusion.
Stockport County claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Stockport County end of the standings.
Stockport County Stun Barnsley 3-1 at Oakwell to Underline Title Credentials
Stockport County produced a dominant away performance to beat Barnsley 3-1 at Oakwell, a result that says everything about where these two clubs are heading as the League One season reaches its conclusion.
Read full report →- 23'Left foot shot
- 40'Foul
- 52'assist: Corey O'Keeffe
- 53'Argument
- 64'off: A. Phillips
- 71'Right foot shot
- 72'off: Tom Bradshaw
- 72'off: M. de Gevigney
- 72'Argument
- 73'off: Louie Barry
- 73'off: A. Sidibeh
- 81'off: Josh Stokes
- 81'off: J. Dacres-Cogley
- 82'off: L. Connell
- 82'off: J. Bland
- 90+10'off: Odin Bailey
- 90'Foul
- 90+9'assist: Odin Bailey
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the League One standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bristol City | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 93 |
| 1 |  Lincoln City | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 103 |
| 1 |  Lincoln | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 93 |
| 2 |  Cardiff | 42 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 82 |
| 2 |  Cardiff City | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 91 |
| 3 |  Bolton | 43 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 73 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 |
| 4 |  Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 |
What was the final score of Barnsley vs Stockport County?
The match finished 1-3 to Stockport County.
Who won Barnsley vs Stockport County?
Stockport County won the match 3-1.
When did Barnsley vs Stockport County take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Stockport County won 3-1 at Barnsley in League One, though our model had favoured a Stockport victory at only 47 percent probability, so the pick missed. Barnsley arrived in mixed form with two wins, one draw and two losses across their last five matches. Stockport's recent record showed one win and one draw from their last three outings. Both sides had shown modest both-teams-scoring rates in recent fixtures, at 40 percent and 50 percent respectively. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Stockport's promotion credentials are evident; they're 9 points clear of Barnsley in the table. Our model assesses this as a significant gap at this stage of the season. Barnsley's inconsistency contrasts sharply with Stockport's attacking output and defensive solidity. Both sides have shown BTTS potential, though Stockport's superior xG generation and league position suggest they enter as clear favourites in this May fixture.
Barnsley v Stockport County · League One · 02/05/2026, 15:00:00