🏆 Barnsley vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Carabao Cup 2025 Preview

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Barnsley will host Brighton & Hove Albion at Oakwell Stadium for a third-round Carabao Cup clash. This matchup sees League One side Barnsley face Premier League opposition in Brighton, who are aiming to advance further in the competition.

📅 Match Details

• Date: September 23, 2025

• Kick-off: 18:45 BST

• Venue: Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley, England

• Competition: Carabao Cup Third Round

⚽ Team News & Predicted Lineups

Barnsley: Managed by Conor Hourihane, Barnsley enters the match following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Blackpool in their last outing. They will look to bounce back and cause an upset against their Premier League counterparts.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Under the guidance of Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton has made several changes to their lineup for this fixture. The predicted starting XI includes:

• Goalkeeper: Steele

• Defenders: Wieffer, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Veltman

• Midfielders: Coppola, Gruda

• Forwards: Ayari, Milner, Gomez, Tzimas

This lineup reflects Brighton’s depth and their intent to progress in the competition.

📊 Head-to-Head Record

In their previous encounters, Brighton & Hove Albion holds a slight edge over Barnsley. Out of 10 matches since 2011, Brighton has won 5, Barnsley has won 3, and 2 matches have ended in a draw. The overall goal tally stands at 13 for Brighton and 5 for Barnsley. 

🔮 Match Prediction

Given Brighton’s superior league status and recent form, they are favored to win this encounter. However, Barnsley will be determined to leverage their home advantage and cause an upset. A close contest is anticipated, with Brighton likely to edge out Barnsley.

📺 How to Watch

Fans can catch the match live on:

• UK: Sky Sports

• USA: Paramount+

• Canada: DAZN Canada

Streaming options are also available via SkyGo and NOW TV in the UK.