Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Barnsley FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2020-21
Barnsley FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Blackburn Rovers FC
Wed 17 Feb 2021 · 19:45 UTC Oakwell Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Mads Juel Andersen 53' Y
Y 83' Corry Evans
Y 83' Taylor Harwood-Bellis

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Oakwell Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Matt Donohue
  • Referee Robert Hyde
  • Referee David Webb
  • Referee Mark Russell
4 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 11.0 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

2
1
3
Barnsley FC 6 games · Avg 2.7 goals Blackburn Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-17 Barnsley FC 2–1 Blackburn Rovers FC 2020-11-28 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Barnsley FC 2020-06-30 Barnsley FC 2–0 Blackburn Rovers FC 2019-11-23 Blackburn Rovers FC 3–2 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Blackburn Rovers FC H 2–1 W
14 Feb Brentford FC A 2–0 W
11 Feb Chelsea FC H 0–1 L
30 Jan Nottingham Forest FC A 0–0 D
27 Jan Cardiff City FC H 2–2 D
23 Jan Norwich City FC H 1–0 W
Blackburn Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Barnsley FC A 1–2 L
12 Feb Preston North End FC H 1–2 L
06 Feb Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–1 L
30 Jan Luton Town FC H 1–0 W
24 Jan Middlesbrough FC A 1–0 W
16 Jan Stoke City FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
–/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
Oladapo Afolayan 3 G 2 A
Andri Gudjohnsen 3 G 1 A
Sean McLoughlin 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Barnsley FC launch into their encounter with Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alex Mowatt is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
  • 15' Blackburn Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Valerien Ismael will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 30' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackburn Rovers FC backline.
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Rothwell suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' Jordan Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Styles on 46 minute.
  • 51' Romal Palmer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 53' Controversy at the stadium! Mads Juel Andersen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 55' Daryl Dike is replacing Cauley Woodrow for the Barnsley FC side.
  • 60' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Blackburn Rovers FC's compact .
  • 64' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Herbie Kane comes on to replace Romal Palmer.
  • 69' Bradley Dack needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 72' GOAL! Carlton Morris fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 76' Corry Evans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stewart Downing at the 76 minute mark.
  • 81' Ben Brereton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 83' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Corry Evans.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Lewis Travis as he leaves the pitch. Joe Rothwell steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Blackburn Rovers FC team. Sam Gallagher is replaced by Ben Brereton on 87 minute.
  • 90' Assisted by Carlton Morris with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alex Mowatt makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • Blackburn Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Barnsley FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Valerien Ismael

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Mowbray

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Carlton Morris 2
Bradley Dack 2
Conor Chaplin 2
Adam Armstrong 2
Joe Rothwell 1
Stewart Downing 1
Ben Brereton 1
Cauley Woodrow 1

Head to Head

2021-02-17 Barnsley FC 2–1 Blackburn Rovers FC 2020-11-28 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Barnsley FC 2020-06-30 Barnsley FC 2–0 Blackburn Rovers FC 2019-11-23 Blackburn Rovers FC 3–2 Barnsley FC

Barnsley FC Form

2021-02-17 Barnsley FC 2–1 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2021-02-14 Brentford FC 0–2 Barnsley FC W 2021-02-11 Barnsley FC 0–1 Chelsea FC L 2021-01-30 Nottingham Forest FC 0–0 Barnsley FC D 2021-01-27 Barnsley FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2021-01-23 Barnsley FC 1–0 Norwich City FC W

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2021-02-17 Barnsley FC 2–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2021-02-12 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–2 Preston North End FC L 2021-02-06 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–0 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2021-01-30 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Luton Town FC W 2021-01-24 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2021-01-16 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC46% Draw27% Blackburn Rovers FC27%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
54%
Barnsley FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC30% Draw49% Blackburn Rovers FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Blackburn Rovers FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 22% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 17% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.