Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Barnsley vs Blackpool - result

Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool in League One at Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley on 17 January 2026. Scorers: David McGoldrick ×2 for Barnsley; Ashley Fletcher for Blackpool. In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley have won 2, Blackpool 4, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Barnsley vs Blackpool?

Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool in League One on Saturday 17 January 2026 at Oakwell Stadium. Scorers: David McGoldrick (2) for Barnsley; Ashley Fletcher for Blackpool.

Where was Barnsley vs Blackpool played?

Barnsley vs Blackpool was played at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, the home ground of Barnsley.

What is Barnsley's recent form?

Barnsley's last five results read L L L D L (oldest to newest): 1 draw and 4 losses.

What is Blackpool's recent form?

Blackpool's last five results read W W L L L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Blackpool?

Across the last 6 meetings Barnsley have won 2, Blackpool have won 4 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool on 2 September 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Barnsley?

Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Blackpool?

Josh Bowler leads Blackpool with 22 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Barnsley vs Blackpool?

Andrew Humphries refereed Barnsley vs Blackpool.

Barnsley vs Blackpool - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
2 Sep 2026	League One	Barnsley vs Blackpool	2-1
20 Sep 2025	League One	Blackpool vs Barnsley	1-0
8 Mar 2025	League One	Barnsley vs Blackpool	0-3
19 Oct 2024	League One	Blackpool vs Barnsley	1-2
20 Apr 2024	League One	Blackpool vs Barnsley	3-2
30 Sep 2023	League One	Barnsley vs Blackpool	0-1

Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool: match stats

Stat	Barnsley	Blackpool
Possession	58%	42%
Shots	9	12
Shots on target	3	6
Corners	3	7
Fouls	13	10
Yellow cards	2	2
Tackles	9	14
Passes	449	320

Barnsley vs Blackpool goals and red cards

Barnsley: D. McGoldrick 27', D. McGoldrick 90+3'. Blackpool: A. Fletcher 74'.

Barnsley season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	18 of 24
Shots	17	2 of 24
Shots on target	4.4	10 of 24
Fouls	13.6	4 of 24
Tackles	14.4	13 of 24
Passes	343.7	19 of 24
Corners	8.6	1 of 24

Barnsley player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Cameron McGeehan (5), Reyes Cleary (5), Tyrese Noslin (1).
Assists: Reyes Cleary (2), Arley Kay (2), Clayton Taylor (1).
Shots: Reyes Cleary (29), Tyrese Noslin (27), Cameron McGeehan (26).
Fouls: Cameron McGeehan (15), Patrick Kelly (14), Arley Kay (14).

Blackpool season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	6 of 24
Goals against	1.6	20 of 24
Shots	14.6	9 of 24
Shots on target	4.9	8 of 24
Fouls	10.3	18 of 24
Tackles	18	4 of 24
Passes	377.3	10 of 24
Corners	4.6	17 of 24

Blackpool player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josh Bowler (3), Jerry Yates (2), Leighton Clarkson (2).
Assists: Dion Elie Raymond Charles (2), George Honeyman (1), Josh Bowler (1).
Shots: Josh Bowler (25), Tom Bloxham (15), Dion Elie Raymond Charles (10).
Fouls: Z. Ashworth (14), Karoy Anderson (11), Oliver Casey (9).