A dramatic off-the-field brawl overshadowed events on the field at Oakwell in midweek as Barnsley played out a 1-1 draw against a Stoke side who have started the season in fine form. Markus Schopp's side are now winless in their last five league games. Ben Brereton Diaz netted his fourth league goal of the season in midweek as Blackburn cruised to a 2-0 victory on home turf against a struggling Hull City side. Tony Mowbray's side have lost just one of their opening seven league games. 0:1
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 12 of Barnsley's last 15 games (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Blackburn's last 11 away games (Championship). Barnsley have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Blackburn in all competitions. Barnsley have won their last 3 home matches against Blackburn in all competitions. Barnsley have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches (Championship). Blackburn are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches (Championship).
Josh Benson will be absent for the home side at the weekend so expect Callum Styles to move into a central midfield role and Clarke Odour to return out wide. One other change is on the cards for the hosts with Victor Adeboyejo pushing for a recall up top. Tony Mowbray could name an unchanged starting XI for his side's trip to Oakwell this weekend. Bradley Johnson, Tayo Edun, Ian Poveda and Joe Rankin-Costello are all doubtful for the short trip to Yorkshire. Sam Gallagher is struggling with a thigh injury and will be unavailable this weekend.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 12 of Barnsley's last 15 games (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Blackburn's last 11 away games (Championship). Barnsley have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Blackburn in all competitions. Barnsley have won their last 3 home matches against Blackburn in all competitions. Barnsley have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches (Championship). Blackburn are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches (Championship).
A dramatic off-the-field brawl overshadowed events on the field at Oakwell in midweek as Barnsley played out a 1-1 draw against a Stoke side who have started the season in fine form. Markus Schopp's side are now winless in their last five league games. Ben Brereton Diaz netted his fourth league goal of the season in midweek as Blackburn cruised to a 2-0 victory on home turf against a struggling Hull City side. Tony Mowbray's side have lost just one of their opening seven league games. 0:1
Josh Benson will be absent for the home side at the weekend so expect Callum Styles to move into a central midfield role and Clarke Odour to return out wide. One other change is on the cards for the hosts with Victor Adeboyejo pushing for a recall up top. Tony Mowbray could name an unchanged starting XI for his side's trip to Oakwell this weekend. Bradley Johnson, Tayo Edun, Ian Poveda and Joe Rankin-Costello are all doubtful for the short trip to Yorkshire. Sam Gallagher is struggling with a thigh injury and will be unavailable this weekend.
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