Accrington Stanley vs Barnet: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Accrington Stanley seeks to bounce back as they host Barnet at the Wham Stadium on Tuesday evening. Currently, Accrington is positioned 13th in the League Two standings, trailing the playoffs by seven points. Barnet ranks 12th, just a point higher than their opponents.
Recent Performance Overview
Accrington faced a setback with a 2-0 loss to Shrewsbury Town last Saturday. Goals from Iwan Morgan and Luca Hoole secured the victory for Shrewsbury. Accrington’s coach, John Doolan, had to contend with numerous injuries and suspensions, limiting him to just five substitutes. He acknowledged the team’s poor performance but expressed pride in their effort.
Before this defeat, Accrington had won four of their last five matches. Doolan aims for an instant response from his team on Tuesday.
Barnet’s Recent Struggles
Barnet, on the other hand, has not won in their last three league games. They suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Colchester United, where Jack Payne netted a hat-trick. Barnet’s manager, Dean Brennan, praised Payne’s “sensational” performance but emphasized the need for a positive outcome against Accrington. Despite their recent woes, Barnet is only six points shy of the playoffs.
Interestingly, Barnet won their previous encounter with Accrington 2-0 earlier this season, marking their first victory over them since 2016.
Team News
- Accrington Stanley Injuries: Liam Coyle, Tyler Walton, Kelsey Mooney, Isaac Sinclair, Conor Grant
- Accrington Stanley Suspensions: Donald Love, Devon Matthews, Luke Butterfield, Josh Woods
Accrington is unlikely to alter the lineup that played against Shrewsbury, with Paddy Madden expected to spearhead the attack, supported by Shaun Whalley and Charlie Brown.
- Barnet Injuries: Kane Smith, Nikola Tavares
Barnet will need to adjust their defense, potentially bringing in Joe Kizzi and Phillip Chinedu. Kabongo Tshimanga, who has scored four goals in eight games since joining Barnet, will likely continue in attack, alongside Idris Kanu and Ryan Glover on the wings.
Possible Lineups
Accrington Stanley
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Wright |
| Defense | Smith, Rawson, Sass |
| Midfield | O’Brien, Conneely, Henderson, Heath |
| Attack | Brown, Whalley, Madden |
Barnet
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Slicker |
| Defense | Kizzi, Chinedu, Collinge, Senior |
| Midfield | Winterburn, Hartigan, Ofoborh |
| Attack | Glover, Tshimanga, Kanu |
Match Prediction
Given Accrington’s injury and suspension challenges, Barnet appears poised to secure three points in this clash. The prediction leans towards a narrow 1-0 victory for Barnet.
