Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Barnsley
Match Time & Date:
27 September 2025
15:00
Prediction: 3-1
Port Vale
Barnsley play host to Port Vale at Oakwell, aiming to recover from a heavy 6-0 EFL Cup defeat to Brighton. The Tykes, however, have been solid in league action at home this term, winning three games on the bounce in front of their supporters. There are no fresh selection concerns, with both Jonathan Bland and Josh Earl returning to the starting XI after being rested in midweek. Port Vale, meanwhile, put up a decent fight against Arsenal in the EFL Cup last 32, but they eventually failed to spring a surprise against the Premier League giants.
Liam Gordon is the only absentee for the Valiants, which should allow them to line up close to full strength, yet their recent record against Barnsley hardly inspires confidence. Their last trip to Oakwell ended in a humiliating 7-0 defeat, and considering Barnsley’s strong home form this season, history could repeat itself. Anyhow, we predict that the promotion-chasing hosts are going to emerge triumphant in Saturday's clash.
Highlighted Team (Barnsley):
Barnsley are an English club nicknamed the Tykes. The club was founded in 1887 and it has to be noted that they spend more seasons in the Championship than any other club in the history. The Tykes played in the Sheffield and District League from 1890, but in 1895 they were part of the Midland League. Barnsley play their home games at Oakwell, the stadium that was built in 1887.
The capacity of the stadium is 23,009 and it was opened back in 1888, just one year after the club’s foundation. The Tykes made it to the FA Cup final in 1910, but Newcastle United proved to be a big catch for the Oakwell outfit in the title game.
Nonetheless, Barnsley won the FA cup trophy in 1912 and that is considered the club’s biggest success. Barnsley defeated West Bromwich Albion in the two-legged tie (0-0, 1-0) to clinch the prestigious trophy for the first and only time in their history.
