Peterborough 3-3 Barnsley: result and AI prediction

Peterborough – Barnsley, Carabao Cup, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 07:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Weston Homes Stadium

Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Peterborough 0, draws 2, Barnsley 4. Their last meeting, on February 17, 2026, ended Barnsley 2-1 Peterborough.

Peterborough

Final score3 - 3

Barnsley

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 3-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Peterborough have home advantage and an attack carrying genuine cup momentum through Leonard and Shofowoke. The central problem is at the other end, where reported defensive absences have left Luke Williams short of senior options. Barnsley arrive with recent superiority in this matchup and should be motivated to answer their latest league setback, although their own reported goalkeeper absence gives Peterborough a route back. Expect an intense match with transitions and second balls more influential than patient control.

Head-to-head analysis

Barnsley have been the stronger recent side in this matchup, winning four of the last five encounters and remaining unbeaten through the last six. They have also won their last two visits to Peterborough.

Injuries and absences

The supplied availability feed is blank, but recent team-news reporting describes a substantial Peterborough defensive shortage and Slicker’s absence for Barnsley. If confirmed, Peterborough lose continuity at centre-back while Barnsley’s deputy goalkeeper becomes an obvious target for shots, crosses and second balls.

Form (last 5)

PeterboroughW W

BarnsleyW W

Peterborough vs Barnsley stats

	Peterborough	Barnsley
Played	2	2
Goals scored	6	5
Goals conceded	1	3
Clean sheets	1	0

Last meetings

2026-02-17Barnsley 2-1 Peterborough
2025-12-06Peterborough 0-1 Barnsley
2025-08-19Peterborough 0-1 Barnsley
2025-04-21Barnsley 1-1 Peterborough
2024-12-29Peterborough 1-3 Barnsley
2023-12-29Peterborough 2-2 Barnsley