Barnsley vs Stockport County predictions, May 02, 2026

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As Barnsley FC prepares to host Stockport County on May 2, 2026, both teams come into the matchup with differing momentum. Barnsley has struggled in recent outings, securing just one victory from their last five matches. This form has raised questions about their tactical effectiveness, particularly in front of goal where they have often been unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

In contrast, Stockport County enters the fixture with a slightly better record, having achieved two wins in their last five appearances. Their ability to maintain solid defensive organization combined with quick counter-attacking football could prove pivotal in a challenging away encounter at Barnsley. The odds suggest that Stockport County is favored with bookmakers offering 1.87 for an away win compared to Barnsley’s 3.55.

Our prediction model reflects this imbalance, estimating a 25.5% chance of a Barnsley victory, a 23.1% probability of a draw, and a 51.4% likelihood of a Stockport win. While both teams have their strengths, the match promises to be competitive. However, given the current forms and statistical probabilities, Stockport may have the edge heading into this clash. As always, while trends provide insights, the outcome remains uncertain.

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Barnsley 26.9%

Draw 22.9%

Stockport 50.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.33	4.32	1.87
	3.55	3.95	1.85
	3.48	4.25	1.84	Watch and Bet
	3.4	3.9	1.83
	3.55	3.92	1.87

Latest Results

28.04.26 Northampton Town – Barnsley FC – 0:1 25.04.26 Luton Town – Barnsley FC – 2:1 21.04.26 Stevenage Borough – Barnsley FC – 1:0 18.04.26 Barnsley FC – Bradford City – 2:2 14.04.26 Port Vale – Barnsley FC – 0:0

28.04.26 Stockport County – Port Vale – 1:2 25.04.26 Stockport County – Peterborough United – 3:1 21.04.26 Stockport County – Mansfield Town – 0:1 18.04.26 Exeter City – Stockport County – 3:3 15.04.26 AFC Wimbledon – Stockport County – 0:2

Facts

Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 13 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )).

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

Recently, Barnsley has had a series of away games.

Stockport could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Barnsley won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 3:4. (average 1:1.3).

Including home match between the teams, Barnsley won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

Latest Head To Head

29.11.25 Stockport County – Barnsley FC – 1:1 08.02.25 Stockport County – Barnsley FC – 2:1 28.09.24 Barnsley FC – Stockport County – 1:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Lincoln ✔	45	30	10	5	87:41	46	100
2	Cardiff ✔	45	27	10	8	86:45	41	91
3	Bolton ✔	45	19	18	8	68:49	19	75
4	Stockport County	45	21	11	13	68:57	11	74
5	Bradford City	45	21	11	13	56:50	6	74
6	Stevenage	45	20	12	13	48:46	2	72
7	Luton	45	20	11	14	65:54	11	71
8	Plymouth	45	21	7	17	72:61	11	70
9	Huddersfield	45	17	13	15	70:64	6	64
10	Reading	45	16	15	14	64:59	5	63
11	Mansfield	45	15	17	13	57:46	11	62
12	Wycombe	45	16	12	17	66:56	10	60
13	Barnsley	45	15	14	16	67:70	-3	59
14	Blackpool	45	16	9	20	53:65	-12	57
15	Doncaster	45	16	9	20	47:68	-21	57
16	Wigan	45	14	14	17	49:57	-8	56
17	Peterborough	45	15	8	22	63:65	-2	53
18	Burton	45	13	14	18	48:58	-10	53
19	AFC Wimbledon	45	15	8	22	51:68	-17	53
20	Leyton Orient	45	14	9	22	57:69	-12	51
21	Exeter	45	12	13	20	51:59	-8	49
22	Port Vale ✔	45	10	12	23	36:59	-23	42
23	Rotherham ✔	45	10	11	24	39:68	-29	41
24	Northampton ✔	45	9	8	28	37:71	-34	35

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