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26/08/2026, Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England
EFL Cup, Round 2

Stoke Vs Barnsley

Stoke play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Wulf (GK) , J Cooper (CB) , M Pritchard (CB) , D Richards (CB) , P Cary (RB) , V Peyrefitte (LB) , C MacBride (CDM) , R Davis (CAM) , G Albano (RM) , C McAleese (LM) , C Ballan (ST) And the subs are: E Power (GK) , W MacFarlane (CB) , D Gilmour (CM) , L Whalen (CM) , O Ezeugo (ST)

Barnsley play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Owen (GK) , O Davidson (CB) , G Cochren (CB) , P Ryan (RB) , H Flanagan (LB) , C Fentress (CDM) , F Leamon (CAM) , L MacGillivray (RM) , D Dunstan (LM) , Z Crowe (ST) , F Bell (ST) And the subs are: H Duffy (CB) , M Boyce (CB) , S Kerr (CM) , D Teague (CM) , M Simrell (ST)

Welcome to Britannia Stadium in Stoke, England where Stoke City will face Barnsley.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 30000.

1' - Stoke kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

13' - Michael Pritchard finds Paul Cary with a long ball.  Paul Cary spots a run from Charles McAleese.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

22' - Rodric Davis finds Michael Pritchard with a long pass.  Michael Pritchard sees a run from Colombo Ballan.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Colombo Ballan runs on to the ball.  Colombo Ballan attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

29' - Paul Cary speeds past Cole Fentress.  

31' - Paul Cary looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by James Owen!  

34' - James Owen finds Oscar Davidson with a long pass.  Oscar Davidson plays the ball to Zach Crowe.  Zach Crowe spots a run from Fred Leamon.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Fred Leamon runs on to the ball.  Fred Leamon strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but Dai Wulf performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

37' - Dai Wulf plays a long pass to Paul Cary.  Paul Cary shoots from distance...but James Owen deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Stoke.  Colombo Ballan will take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, finding Gus Albano.  Gus Albano jumps up and gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...and its in! It's a nice goal from Gus Albano for Stoke!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

38' - Barnsley kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Barnsley kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Michael Pritchard finds Rodric Davis with a long ball.  Rodric Davis takes the ball past Oscar Davidson with a turn of pace.  

50' - Rodric Davis curls in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Cole Fentress will come off.  Dom Teague joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Colombo Ballan speeds past Oscar Davidson.  

53' - Colombo Ballan whips in a cross, finding Rodric Davis.  George Cochren fouls Rodric Davis...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Rodric Davis will take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball down the middle...and its in! It's a nice goal from Rodric Davis for Stoke!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!

53' - Barnsley kick the ball off for the restart.  

58' - Dom Teague plays the ball to Leighton MacGillivray.  Leighton MacGillivray passes the ball to George Cochren.  George Cochren passes the ball to Leighton MacGillivray.  Rodric Davis successfully tackles Leighton MacGillivray and takes possession.  Rodric Davis attempts to use his skills to beat Oscar Davidson, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

58' - Rodric Davis sees a run from Colombo Ballan.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

62' - Charles McAleese sees a run from Rodric Davis.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Rodric Davis runs on to the ball.  Rodric Davis fires a shot...but James Owen gets down to stop the shot!  

66' - Charles MacBride tackles Dom Teague and gains possession for his team.  Charles MacBride spots a run from Colombo Ballan.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Zach Crowe is going to be taken off.  Mark Simrell is brought on from the bench.  

73' - Leighton MacGillivray passes the ball to Dom Dunstan.  Johnny Cooper successfully tackles Dom Dunstan and takes possession.  Johnny Cooper plays a long pass to Rodric Davis.  George Cochren successfully tackles Rodric Davis and gains possession for his team.  George Cochren plays a long pass to Dom Teague.  Dom Teague attempts to beat Davie Richards using his skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Dom Teague runs with the ball!  

74' - Dom Teague spots a run from Felix Bell.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Felix Bell takes the ball.  Felix Bell strikes the ball...and its in! Its a goal for Barnsley!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

74' - Stoke kick the ball off for the restart.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Johnny Cooper is going to be taken off.  William MacFarlane is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  George Cochren will come off.  Hugh Duffy is brought on from the bench.  

82' - Colombo Ballan attempts to use his skills to beat Fred Leamon and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

83' - Colombo Ballan tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Colombo Ballan for Stoke!  The ball went in off the upright!

83' - Barnsley kick the ball off for the restart.  

87' - Patrick Ryan passes to Hugh Flanagan.  Hugh Flanagan passes to Oscar Davidson.  Charles MacBride dispossesses Oscar Davidson and the ball goes loose.  Charles MacBride dispossesses Hugh Duffy and takes possession.  Stoke attempt a quick counter attack.  Charles MacBride finds Gus Albano with a short pass.  Gus Albano uses his pace to beat Fred Leamon, but is illegally impeded.    The referee shows Fred Leamon the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Stoke.  

88' - Colombo Ballan stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box and finds Charles MacBride.  Charles MacBride attempts a shot...but the shot is saved by James Owen!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Stoke City 3 - 1 Barnsley.