Barnsley vs Brighton Live Stream: Carabao Cup Match Preview

The Carabao Cup continues with a compelling third-round clash as Barnsley hosts Brighton & Hove Albion at Oakwell. This match pits a high-flying League One side against a struggling Premier League team, setting the stage for a classic cup upset.

Match Details:

Competition	Date	Kick-off (GMT)	Venue
Carabao Cup	Tuesday, September 23, 2025	7:45 PM	Oakwell, Barnsley, England

Team Form and Analysis:

Barnsley has had a strong start to their League One campaign, currently sitting in the top half of the table. The hosts are coming off a narrow 1-0 away defeat to Blackpool, but they have been excellent at home, winning five of their six matches across all competitions. Their journey in the Carabao Cup has been impressive, with back-to-back home victories over Rotherham and Fleetwood. Under manager Conor Hourihane, Barnsley has shown a good balance of attacking threat and defensive solidity. They will be looking to their home advantage to secure a much-needed victory and continue their cup run.

Brighton, meanwhile, has had a mixed start to their Premier League season, with just one win in their first five matches. The visitors are coming off a disappointing 2-2 home draw against Tottenham, a result that highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. They have been excellent in the Carabao Cup, with a dominant 6-0 away victory over Oxford United in the previous round. Under new manager Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton has struggled for consistency, and they will be looking to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory. They are dealing with a number of key injuries, and Hürzeler may opt to rotate his squad for this cup tie.

Head-to-Head:

The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is closely contested. However, Brighton has a slight edge in recent encounters, being unbeaten in their last three matches against Barnsley. The last time the two sides met was in 2017, when Brighton secured a comfortable 2-0 victory. This historical dominance will be a psychological boost for the visitors as they look to secure a much-needed victory.

Player to Watch:

Barnsley: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, who will be looked upon to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in the Brighton side.
Brighton: The focus for Brighton will be on their new signings and young players, as Hürzeler is expected to give them a chance to impress. Players like Tommy Watson and Carlos Baleba will be looking to make an impact.

Prediction:

Given Barnsley’s strong home form and Brighton’s struggles in the league, this match promises to be a tight and tactical affair. While Brighton has the superior squad quality, their struggles on the road and potential squad rotation suggest that this will be a much tighter contest than in previous seasons. A narrow home victory for Barnsley or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome, as they look to pull off an upset against their Premier League opponents.

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