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Professional Development League • Tue 18 Nov 2025 · 13:00 GMT

Barnsley U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21

Venue: Barnsley FC Training Ground

Get ready for a thrilling clash in the England Professional Development League as Barnsley U21 takes on Wigan Athletic U21 at the Barnsley FC Training Ground. The match is set to kick off on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at 13:00 GMT.

Barnsley U21 has been in good form lately and is predicted to win this match. They have a 35% chance of taking all three points, with the draw also looking likely at 35%. Wigan Athletic U21 has a 30% chance of winning.

In their last five matches against each other, Barnsley U21 has had the upper hand, winning three and drawing one. However, Wigan Athletic U21 did manage to win one of those matches with a convincing 5-0 scoreline.

The predicted number of goals in this match is over 2.5, suggesting an exciting and open game. The expected goals bands also point towards a high-scoring affair, with Barnsley U21 expected to score around three or four goals and Wigan Athletic U21 expected to score around four or five goals.

Tactically, both teams will likely look to exploit each other’s weaknesses and create scoring opportunities. Barnsley U21 will aim to use their home advantage to dominate possession and create chances, while Wigan Athletic U21 will try to catch them on the counter-attack.

Given the recent form and head-to-head results, it’s hard to look past a Barnsley U21 win or a draw with over 2.5 goals. The combination of these two outcomes looks like a promising bet, with both teams likely to contribute to an entertaining match.

In conclusion, this match promises to be an exciting encounter between two talented young teams. With the home advantage and recent form on their side, Barnsley U21 will look to take all three points, but Wigan Athletic U21 is sure to give them a run for their money. Will we see a high-scoring thriller or a closely contested match? Tune in on Tuesday to find out!