Barnsley vs Exeter City predictions, Mar 07, 2026

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As Barnsley FC prepares to host Exeter City on March 7, 2026, the matchup is set to showcase two contrasting forms within the English League One. Barnsley enters this fixture with a slight edge, having secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches. Their recent performances indicate a team regaining some form, suggesting a tactical solidity that has allowed them to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain defensive resilience.

In contrast, Exeter City struggles with a concerning winless streak over their last 5 outings. This lack of form may reflect difficulties in both attacking creativity and defensive organization, leaving them vulnerable against a Barnsley side eager to exploit any weaknesses.

The bookmakers indicate a favorable stance towards Barnsley, with odds of 1.93 for a home victory compared to 3.65 for Exeter. Our predictive model places the probability of a Barnsley win at 48.7%, while the likelihood of a draw sits at 25.8%, and Exeter’s chances of an away win at 25.4%.

While Barnsley appears more stable, soccer’s unpredictability means that Exeter could spring a surprise. As the matchday approaches, both teams will be keen to make their mark in this critical fixture.

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Barnsley 49.2%

Draw 25.7%

Exeter 25.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of English League One Barnsley: 0.37% Exeter: 0.09%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.92	3.55	3.7
	1.88	3.7	3.77	Watch and Bet
	1.85	3.5	3.8
	1.93	3.6	3.65

Latest Results

28.02.26 Leyton Orient – Barnsley FC – 1:3 21.02.26 Huddersfield Town – Barnsley FC – 2:1 17.02.26 Barnsley FC – Peterborough United – 2:1 14.02.26 Barnsley FC – AFC Wimbledon – 3:3 07.02.26 Bolton Wanderers – Barnsley FC – 3:2

28.02.26 Exeter City – Bolton Wanderers – 1:5 21.02.26 Peterborough United – Exeter City – 3:3 17.02.26 Exeter City – Wycombe Wanderers – 1:1 14.02.26 Exeter City – Northampton Town – 0:0 07.02.26 Mansfield Town – Exeter City – 0:0

Facts

Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 13 and 15).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Barnsley won 2.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Barnsley will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Barnsley won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 6:13. (average 0.9:1.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Barnsley won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 2:6. (average 0.7:2).

Latest Head To Head

20.12.25 Exeter City – Barnsley FC – 3:0 01.04.25 Barnsley FC – Exeter City – 1:2 14.12.24 Exeter City – Barnsley FC – 1:2 27.01.24 Barnsley FC – Exeter City – 1:2 07.10.23 Exeter City – Barnsley FC – 0:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Cardiff	34	22	6	6	68:36	32	72
2	Lincoln	34	21	8	5	63:31	32	71
3	Bolton	35	16	13	6	50:34	16	61
4	Bradford City	34	17	7	10	43:38	5	58
5	Stockport County	34	16	8	10	47:43	4	56
6	Huddersfield	35	15	7	13	55:46	9	52
7	Reading	34	13	12	9	50:44	6	51
8	Stevenage	33	14	9	10	37:35	2	51
9	Wycombe	34	13	11	10	49:36	13	50
10	Luton	34	13	8	13	43:41	2	47
11	Peterborough	35	14	4	17	50:49	1	46
12	Plymouth	34	14	4	16	49:50	-1	46
13	Barnsley	31	12	8	11	53:53	0	44
14	AFC Wimbledon	33	12	7	14	41:48	-7	43
15	Exeter	33	11	8	14	38:39	-1	41
16	Mansfield	32	10	10	12	39:37	2	40
17	Burton	34	10	9	15	38:49	-11	39
18	Doncaster	33	11	6	16	36:55	-19	39
19	Wigan	33	9	10	14	35:46	-11	37
20	Blackpool	34	10	7	17	40:54	-14	37
21	Leyton Orient	33	10	6	17	44:56	-12	36
22	Northampton	35	9	8	18	31:47	-16	35
23	Rotherham	33	9	7	17	33:47	-14	34
24	Port Vale	32	6	9	17	26:44	-18	27

English League One Outrights

1. Cardiff: 1.55 (55.24%)

2. Lincoln City: 2.53 (33.84%)

3. Bolton: 58.67 (1.46%)

4. Port Vale: 100 (0.86%)

5. Northampton: 100 (0.86%)

6. Rotherham: 100 (0.86%)

7. Doncaster Rovers: 100 (0.86%)

8. Wimbledon FC: 100 (0.86%)

9. Stockport County: 133.67 (0.64%)

10. Bradford City: 142 (0.6%)

11. Huddersfield: 160.2 (0.54%)

12. Wycombe: 160.2 (0.54%)

13. Reading: 160.2 (0.54%)

14. Barnsley: 230.2 (0.37%)

15. Stevenage: 230.2 (0.37%)

16. Luton: 230.2 (0.37%)

17. Plymouth: 280.2 (0.31%)

18. Peterborough: 380.2 (0.23%)

19. Mansfield: 880.2 (0.1%)

20. Leyton Orient: 980.2 (0.09%)

21. Exeter: 980.2 (0.09%)

22. Blackpool: 980.2 (0.09%)

23. Wigan: 980.2 (0.09%)

24. Burton: 980.2 (0.09%)

25. Doncaster: 1200.25 (0.07%)

26. AFC Wimbledon: 1200.25 (0.07%)

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