The match of 20th round between Sunderland и Barnsley took place at Stadium of Light on 27 November 2018, Tuesday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (1 January 2018) and ended with the victory of Barnsley with a score 0-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Sunderland is in the TOP-4 with 37 points. This is the 18th of 46 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 4 points (Sunderland can score 84 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 4 points (84 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 81 points additionally. The goal difference is 35:16. In additional, Sunderland has the best offensive record in the league. The Sunderland defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Barnsley is in the TOP-4 with 34 points. This is the 17th of 46 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Barnsley can score 87 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 7 points (87 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Barnsley and can score 84 points. The goal difference is 32:15. Barnsley has the best defensive record in the league.
Sunderland Stats
Sunderland has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 2 wins and 3 draws.
The team scored 22 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 4 draws and zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 21-9. The average number of goals is 2.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.5.
Barnsley Stats
The team scored 15 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, zero draws и 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-15. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.