This game doesn’t mean that much to Barnsley, but it is huge for Stockport, who still find themselves in a slightly precarious position in the playoffs, with Luton still able to catch them if results go the way of Jack Wilshere’s side on Saturday afternoon.
Goal difference looks like it’ll be important too; both Stockport and Luton have the exact same goal difference coming into this weekend (+11), so every goal will carry quite a bit of weight for Stockport here. Barnsley have had a bit of a nothing season, but their games have still seen goals at both ends with 72 in total across their 22 home matches (3.72 per game).
Stockport have seen 3+ goals in three of their last five matches across all competitions, and should be encouraged to rack up the goal count by Barnsley’s poor defensive record in League One this season. No side has kept fewer clean sheets in the division than Barnsley (4), suggesting that Stockport could take advantage and look to cover this line on their own in what is an important final game for the away side.
