Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Oakwell Stadium
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 Prediction & Stats - Professional Development League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 carries real history into this round of the Professional Development League.
The two sides meet on 25/09 (Friday) at Oakwell Stadium, 13:00 (UK time).
Read the Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Sheffield United U21 Win
Last updated on 25-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sheffield United U21 the side to beat, with roughly 35% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Professional Development League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Barnsley U21 Preview
Barnsley U21 reach this fixture 4 match into their Professional Development League. Here is where Barnsley U21 stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.75 points per game
11 scored, at 2.75 a game
11 conceded, at 2.75 a game
Barnsley U21, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Barnsley U21
15/09/2026 08:00
01/09/2026 14:00
23/08/2026 08:00
18/08/2026 09:00
14/04/2026 09:00
Sheffield United U21: how they are travelling
Sheffield United U21 come in 4 matches into their Professional Development League.
Here is what Sheffield United U21 have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
5 scored, at 1.25 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Sheffield United U21, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Sheffield United U21
22/09/2026 08:00
14/09/2026 09:00
01/09/2026 08:00
17/08/2026 08:00
21/04/2026 09:30
The head-to-head favours Sheffield United U21
Sheffield United U21 have generally come out ahead of Barnsley U21 in their recent meetings.
From 14 match(es):
Sheffield United U21: 6 win(s)
Barnsley U21: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 prediction.
Form comparison Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Barnsley U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 67% |
| Goals | 5.5 | 4 | 6 |
| Scored | 2.75 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2.75 | 2 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 2.06 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.25 | 1.58 |
Away Team
Sheffield United U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 0.88 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.44 | 1.64 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21
Match: Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21
Competition: Professional Development League
Date: Friday, 25/09/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Oakwell Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.67
League: 4.14
Both Teams to Score
84%
League: 70%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 92%
Over 2.5+
84%
League: 76%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
8.67
League: 10.14
Home Team
Barnsley U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 67% |
| Goals | 5.5 | 4 | 6 |
| Scored | 2.75 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2.75 | 2 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 2.06 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.25 | 1.58 |
Away Team
Sheffield United U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 0.88 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.44 | 1.64 |
Corners
11.5 / Match
+24% Corners / Match
Barnsley U21 received +24% more corners than Sheffield United U21 in the Professional Development League
9.25 / Match
Coventry City U21
(8)
Colchester United U21
(6)
Charlton Athletic U21
(5)
Cardiff City U21
(6)(4)
Charlton Athletic U21
(0)
Cardiff City U21
(4)
Bristol City U21
(3)
Swansea City U21
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Coventry City U21
(-1)
Colchester United U21
(-1)
Charlton Athletic U21
(-1)
Cardiff City U21
(-1)(-1)
Charlton Athletic U21
(-1)
Cardiff City U21
(-1)
Bristol City U21
(-1)
Swansea City U21
Goals Scored
2.75 / Match
+120%
Barnsley U21 is +120% better in terms of goals scored
1.25 / Match
Coventry City U21
(3)
Colchester United U21
(4)
Charlton Athletic U21
(2)
Cardiff City U21
(2)(1)
Charlton Athletic U21
(1)
Cardiff City U21
(1)
Bristol City U21
(2)
Swansea City U21
Goals Conceded
2.75 / Match
+36%
Barnsley U21 condeded +36% more goals than Sheffield United U21
1.75 / Match
Coventry City U21
(5)
Colchester United U21
(3)
Charlton Athletic U21
(2)
Cardiff City U21
(1)(3)
Charlton Athletic U21
(1)
Cardiff City U21
(3)
Bristol City U21
(0)
Swansea City U21
Professional Development League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bolton Wanderers U21
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 3 |
| 2 |
Fleetwood Town U21
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 3 |
Cardiff City U21
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 4 |
Barnsley U21
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Peterborough United U21
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Sheffield Wednesday U21
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Huddersfield Town U21
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
Bristol City U21
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Swansea City U21
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 10 |
Wigan Athletic U21
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 5 | 1 |
| 11 |
Sheffield United U21
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Queens Park Rangers U21
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 |
Charlton Athletic U21
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 14 |
Coventry City U21
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Colchester United U21
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
Hull City U21
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Millwall U21
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
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