Barnsley 3, Rotherham United 1

ROTHERHAM, England (Interstat) — Barnsley opened its League One campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over South Yorkshire rival Rotherham United at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday, defying pregame projections with a strong second-half performance fueled by its substitutes. The visitors, who entered the match as underdogs according to statistical models, overturned an early deficit to secure three points. Data firm Interstat had projected a draw with Rotherham United holding a 57.1 percent probability to win, but Barnsley’s bench made a decisive impact. Rotherham United started brighter and was rewarded in the 37th minute. A well-worked move was finished… Read more...