top of page
  • Writer's pictureCameron Calvert

South Yorkshire Preview: Tykes Face Hornets in Play Off Chasing Clash


Barnsley will be hoping to complete a league double over Watford. (Credit: Getty Images)

On Tuesday night, Barnsley will take on Watford at Vicarage Road in the Championship as they push towards the play off places.

The Tykes lost 0-2 at home to Swansea City on Saturday, whilst the Hornets won 2-0 against Huddersfield Town with goals from Tom Cleverley and Joao Pedro.

Carlton Morris impressed from the bench against Swansea and could make his full debut in midweek, replacing Conor Chaplin in the front three.

Summer signing Liam Kitching will miss the rest of the month with a groin injury.

Watford have won their last five home league matches against Barnsley, though this is their first game against the Tykes at Vicarage Road since March 2014, a 3-0 win.

Barnsley are looking to complete a league double over Watford for the first time since the 2007/08 campaign, registering a 3-0 away win that season.

The Tykes have not lost three consecutive Championship matches since February 2020 under Gerhard Struber.


Jamie Lindsay enjoyed his goal.

Elsewhere on Tuesday night in the Championship, Rotherham United will host Stoke City at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.

The Millers beat Derby County at Pride Park by a goal to nil thanks to a late strike by Jamie Lindsay.

Stoke City drew 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers despite James Chester receiving a late red card, before Nick Powell gave the Potters the lead in the first half.

Paul Warne could name an unchanged starting XI for the visit of Stoke with Matt Crooks keeping his place in a more advanced role.

Florian Jozefzoon is a fresh injury concern for the hosts.

Rotherham are unbeaten in five home league games against Stoke (W3 D2) since a 2-0 defeat at Millmoor in April 1993.

The Millers are looking to record consecutive wins in the Championship for the first time since April 2016 under manager Neil Warnock, with this their 121st match at this level since then.


Cameron John battles for the ball.

Doncaster Rovers will host Rochdale at the Keepmoat Stadium in League One on Tuesday night.

Rovers won 1-2 at the weekend with a first half brace for Fejiri Okenabirhie against Swindon Town.

A resilient ten-man Rochdale side battled-back to earn a point at home to Wigan Athletic following a three-all draw, with Jake Beesley and Stephen Humphrys.

Donny are unbeaten in their last five games against Rochdale in League One (W3 D2), although both meetings in the competition last season ended 1-1.

Doncaster Rovers have won five of their last six league games (L1), scoring at least two goals in all five victories.

6 views0 comments

Subscribe

Home: GetSubscribers_Widget
Home: Contact
bottom of page