🏆 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.