THE SEASONS END IS DRAWING NIGH .................. Barnsley could welcome back midfielder Joe Williams (back) after he missed the defeat by Millwall. On-loan striker Oli McBurnie made his debut for Scotland during the international break. Bristol City have full-back Joe Bryan available after a two-match ban, but Aden Flint serves the final match of his three-game suspension. Boss Lee Johnson will have to make a decision whether to recall Bryan or stick with Lloyd Kelly. SAM's prediction Home win 31% Draw 28% Away win 41% VERY RARELY CORRECT I would rate this 39% for the draw 37% AWAY and 24% home Match facts Barnsley have won two of their last 16 league matches against the Robins (D5 L9). Bristol City have scored at least twice in 13 of their last 14 league games against the Tykes (36 goals in total), losing the other 1-0 in September 2012. Adam Hammill has both had the most shots without scoring (50) and created the most chances without registering an assist (44) in the Championship this season. Bristol City's Bobby Reid has been involved in 22 Championship goals this season (17 goals, five assists), more than any other player. The Tykes' last league win against a side not currently occupying the relegation zone came in September against Millwall - their last four wins have been against Burton, Birmingham (twice) and Sunderland. Lee Johnson's side are winless in 10 away matches in all competitions (D4 L6).
Barnsley vs Bristol City preview: TV details, prediction, injury news and betting odds Everything you need to know about the Oakwell clash After doing the double over Ipswich Town in the last league match, Bristol City come into this crucial game in high spirits, being just one point off the play-off places. Barnsley are sitting in 21 and are tied on points with Birmingham City who are in the relegation zone, and this could help City’s chances for this match. Barnsley come into this game after suffering a 2-0 loss to Millwall at home. With eight games to go, everything is to play for. Out of those eight games, matches that stand out for the Robins are the upcoming Middlesbrough and Sheffield United games, and these are likely to prove vital if Bristol City want maintain a shot at getting into the Premier League next season. What time is kick-off and how can I keep up to date with the match? Kick-off is on Friday, March 30 at 3PM. Any City fans not attending the match can learn the team news and then keep up with all the action as it unfolds on our live match blog at www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristolcityfc. The game isn't on TV in the UK but you can watch on highlights. They will be shown on Channel 5 at 10.30pm. please log in to view this image How is City’s recent form? Since Christmas, the Robins have only had three wins in 14 matches, But with City only losing once in their past four games, things look to be turning around. However, they will want to improve on an away record of just one win in their last nine. Reid, who has been outstanding in the last few games, is still the top scorer in Championship with 17 goals, tied with Matej Vydra of Derby. The Robins last result was a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, the goalscorer being Milan Djuric in the 64 minute. The squad is also returning to near full fitness with Matty Taylor and Callum O’Dowda nearing a return to action. Barnsley have had five games without a win, and only one win in seven. Head Coach Jose Morais has had two weeks to work with the players because of the international break, and after a difficult couple of months he’s believed to be close to knowing his best XI. What is the team news? It’s largely good news as the squad is mostly fully fit ahead of the final eight games of the season. However, doubts remain over Callum O’Dowda and Matty Taylor’s involvement. Callum O'Dowda featured for City's under-23s on Thursday afternoon but he isn't yet ready for the first-team. please log in to view this image Callum O'Dowda is the latest Bristol City player to suffer an injury Matty Taylor is due to resume full training as of Monday. Elsewhere, Nathan Baker is nearing full fitness but is likely to have a role on the bench on Friday. The problem has been the nature of the injuries as they are mostly long term, especially because of their extended Carabao cup run, which looks like it has taken its toll. Aden Flint remains suspended due to that red card he picked up against Preston in injury time. However, Joe Bryan has just completed a two-match ban and is available for selection. Bryan will be a crucial player for Bristol City in their fight for promotion, with the left-back making 35 league appearances this season, the second most in the squad. please log in to view this image Lee Johnson chats with Joe Bryan after the win over QPR some weeks ago Regarding Barnsley, injury doubts for them include Matt Mills (foot) and the on-loan Everton player Joe Williams (back). A likely starting XI for them includes goalkeeper Davies who is back after birth, captain Yiadom, Jackson, Lindsay, Fryers, Gardner, Potts, Moncur; Thiam, Moore and McBurnie. Forward McBurnie is a lively player who has scored six of the last eight goals since January. What happened the last time the two sides met? The last time these two met was a while ago, on the 5 August of last year, which was the first game of the current season. Bristol City won that game 3-1, with Bobby Reid scoring two, and other came from record £5.3m signing Famara Diedhiou in what was his debut game for the club. The Robins will be looking to match the energy of that performance. It was a rampant first half display, with City 3-0 up inside the first half-hour. Reid got his goals in the 16 and 30 minute, whilst Diedhiou netted his first for the club in the 25 minute. Despite hitting the bar early on, Barnsley could only score one consolation goal late in extra time, coming courtesy of a scrappy effort from Ryan Hedges. Historically, Bristol City have played a total of 94 games against Barnsley, winning 43 of those and losing 30. Are there any tickets left? At the time of writing, there are 274 seats available and tickets have been on general sale from March 12. If you are unable to buy tickets, you can keep up with events via our match blog at www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristolcityfc . What’s been said? Lee Johnson told the official club website : “I had good and difficult times there but I went there with a job to do, in terms of a Championship hangover. There was a big budget reduction and we had to get better. "It looked scary a couple of times but we had a very successful season, we won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and won promotion as well. please log in to view this image Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson thanks fans at the full time whistle "It’s been difficult for them this year and they’ve had to rebuild which is never easy, particularly as a smaller club for the division. "We’ve gone through similar rebuilding phases here but now we look like we can compete at the level with the group that we have." Bristol Post verdict 2-1 win for Bristol City. A vital win on the road boosts City’s top six chances and sets up Easter Monday’s home game against Brentford nicely. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/barnsley-bristol-city-tv-live-1401349
Bristol City FCVerified account@bcfctweets 2m2 minutes ago please log in to view this image Barnsley v #BristolCity: Fielding, Pisano, Wright, Baker, Bryan, Brownhill, Pack, Smith, Paterson, Diédhiou, Reid. Subs: Steele, Hegeler, Kelly, Walsh, Kent, Djuric, Diony. #BARvBRC
Bristol City FCVerified account@bcfctweets 24s25 seconds ago GOAL: Barnsley 1-0 #BristolCity, Moore 8. #BARvBRC
Bristol City FCVerified account@bcfctweets 20s21 seconds ago Pack finds Diédhiou on the edge of the area with a diagonal pass and the frontman bends an effort into the top corner to level the scores at Oakwell! 1-1!
I've only been watching the game for 5 minutes and we just went down 2-1 and look totally disinterested. What happened Lee? We look like the real Bristol City again.
Thanks Josh at least you have redeemed us somewhat, but I can't see the playoffs looming with those kinds of performances against supposedly inferior teams.
When you consider our possession compared to their shots it seems like a travesty, but we were obviously poor when we had the ball and that will usually end up in defeat. Sad fact of our lives right now, but there's still time to do the business, but we need to improve significantly over the final games otherwise our season will keep us where we are currently, unfortunately.
For all the praise received by Baker, Flint, Bryan etc, we do concede way too many goals. Not enough protection from midfield?
Simply not good enough by Mr Johnson junior. How the hell we are in striking distance of a play of spot is crazy after the 2018 performances. The only good news is results again went our way today.
