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Peterborough vs. Barnsley Highlights (Sept 15)
EFL Cup 2026/27
EFL Cup 2026/27
Peterborough vs. Barnsley highlights from EFL Cup 2026/27, Sept 15 at ABAX Stadium.
The EFL Cup fixture between Peterborough and Barnsley at the ABAX Stadium ended 3-3 after regular time, with Peterborough ultimately winning 7-6 on penalties. Barnsley took an early lead through Cameron McGeehan in the first minute, but Peterborough responded with goals from Harry Leonard (19') and D. Ormerod (27') to go ahead. Reyes Cleary scored twice for Barnsley (40', 74') to put them back in front, only for D. Ormerod to equalize for Peterborough in the 88th minute, forcing the match into a penalty shootout.
In the penalty shootout, both teams converted their initial efforts, but Barnsley's L. Alker missed his spot-kick. Peterborough's Harrison Jones then scored the decisive penalty to secure their progression in the competition.
Barnsley registered more shots on target with 15 compared to Peterborough's 9, and had a higher expected goals value of 3.16 against Peterborough's 2.16. Despite Barnsley's greater attacking threat in terms of chance quality and shots on target, they were unable to secure victory in regular time. Possession was closely contested, with Peterborough holding a slight edge at 53%.
