Barnsley, England (Interstat) -- A pivotal League One clash with playoff implications is set for Monday as Barnsley hosts Plymouth Argyle at Oakwell Stadium.

The match arrives with both teams in contrasting form. Plymouth Argyle travels north following a frustrating 2-1 home defeat to Bolton Wanderers last Friday, a result that snapped a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Prior to that, the Pilgrims had been in strong scoring form, netting three or more goals in four of their previous eight matches, including a 5-2 rout of Cardiff City.

Barnsley, meanwhile, is seeking consistency after a 1-1 draw at Burton Albion on Friday. The Tykes have won just once in their last five league outings (1-3-1), a stretch that includes a home loss to Doncaster. Their attack has shown potency, however, scoring in nine consecutive matches.

The head-to-head history favors the hosts. In the most recent meeting, Barnsley secured a commanding 3-1 victory at Home Park last August.

The playoff picture adds stakes. Plymouth’s recent slip has tightened the race for the top six, making points on the road critical. Barnsley, hovering in the mid-table, can reignite its own postseason ambitions with a victory in front of its home support.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a tightly contested 1-1 draw.

Up next for Plymouth: A home fixture against Exeter City on April 11. Up next for Barnsley: A short trip to face Rotherham United on April 11.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time at Oakwell.