Troy Perret’s first-half strike was not enough as Cardiff City U21 fell to a 1-2 defeat against Barnsley U21 in the Professional Development League, a result that sends Barnsley into a home meeting with Charlton Athletic U21 on 23 August. The match turned on a frantic three-minute spell before the interval, when Barnsley levelled matters in the 38th minute and then seized control of the contest.
Cardiff City U21 1:2 Barnsley U21 — Match Report
First half1 - 1
- 34
- 38
Second half0 - 1
- 67
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cardiff City U21 vs Barnsley U21?
Cardiff City U21 1-2 Barnsley U21 (Professional Development League).
Who scored?
Troy Perret (34') for Cardiff City U21.
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Head to Head meetings
Cardiff City U21 – Barnsley U21
Cardiff City U21
Barnsley U21
- 4
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  4 | 2  |
Scored goals | 12 | 9 |
Average per game | 1.5 | 1.13 |
The biggest victory | 3-1 | 1-3 |
Form
Cardiff City U21
- 5Matches
- 13Goals
- 2.6Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Barnsley U21
- 5Matches
- 19Goals
- 3.8Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Standings
Cardiff City U21 – Barnsley U21
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | 4.20 | 3.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Barnsley U21
Barnsley U21 is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 53.8 vs 45 + 5.8 for home advantage = 50.8 for Cardiff City U21. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 58.4 vs 33.9). CheckLive signal strength 54/100.
Over 2.5
Medium confidence54%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
40.9
51.4
CheckSkill
53.1
53.7
CheckMental
33.9
58.4
CheckLive total50.8 vs 53.8+3.0Cardiff City U21: 45 + 5.8 for home advantage = 50.8
More match signals
Away win — Barnsley U2150%3.50
Draw or Barnsley U2154%
Both teams to score — Yes50%
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Cardiff City U21 vs Barnsley U21?
In the CheckLive calculation Barnsley U21 is the favourite: 53.8 vs 45 + 5.8 for home advantage = 50.8. Signal strength 54/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Barnsley U21's main edge?
Barnsley U21 is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 58.4 vs 33.9 for Cardiff City U21. The overall rating gap is 3.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-3 (Cardiff City U21 vs Barnsley U21, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | 4.20 | 3.50 |