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Barnsley Edges Out Northampton in Thrilling League One Encounter
Barnsley secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Northampton Town in a captivating League One clash at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton, East Midlands on February 25th, 2025. Referee D. Bourne oversaw a match filled with intensity and cards, culminating in a thrilling win for the away side.
D. Keillor-Dunn proved to be the match-winner for Barnsley, scoring a brace (36′ and 59′) with assists from J. Earl and S. Humphrys respectively. Northampton, despite enjoying more possession (52% to Barnsley’s 48%), managed 13 shots (6 on target) but couldn’t fully capitalize. S. Hoskins pulled one back for the home side in the 78th minute.
The game was punctuated by numerous fouls (16 by Barnsley, 4 by Northampton), and a series of yellow cards: one for Northampton and three for Barnsley. Barnsley also suffered a red card in the 87th minute (M. de Gevigney). Despite their numerical advantage in the closing stages, Northampton couldn’t find an equalizer.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 51 B. Perry came in and A. Odimayo went out., at minute 64 A. McGowan came in and J. Willis went out., at minute 64 T. Magloire came in and N. Guinness-Walker went out., at minute 72 W. Hondermarck came in and L. Shaw went out.
Substitutions barnsley: at minute 63 G. Gent came in and N. Farrugia went out., at minute 80 M. Watters came in and S. Humphrys went out., at minute 80 D. Lembikisa came in and C. O’Keeffe went out., at minute 89 C. McCarthy came in and D. Keillor-Dunn went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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