Barnsley FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee David Webb
- Referee Mark Russell
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Barnsley FC to score. At the same time, Blackburn Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tyrhys Dolan, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Alex Mowatt is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
- 20' Blackburn Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Bradley Dack has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' Conor Chaplin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackburn Rovers FC so far.
- 35' It’s high time Tony Mowbray made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' Barnsley FC make a change. Callum Styles trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Williams on 46 minutes.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 53' The referee calls foul for Mads Juel Andersen. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' Daryl Dike is replacing Cauley Woodrow for the Barnsley FC side.
- 60' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' Herbie Kane gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Romal Palmer and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' The deadlock is broken! Carlton Morris gets on the scoresheet on 72 minutes.
- 76' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Corry Evans is hanging Stewart Downing on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Corry Evans. He receives a Yellow card.
- 84' Time for substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC. Lewis Travis is replaced by Joe Rothwell.
- 87' The whistle greets Sam Gallagher as he departs to be replaced by Ben Brereton.
- 90' What composure from Alex Mowatt! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- With this win, Barnsley FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 29
-
9
Cauley Woodrow ↓ Daryl Dike 55'
- 27
- 40
-
4
Callum Styles ↓ Jordan Williams 46'
-
11
Conor Chaplin ↓ Dominik Frieser 55'
- 30
- 6
-
21
Romal Palmer ↓ Herbie Kane 64'
Bench
- 1
-
2
Jordan Williams ↑ 46'
- 34
-
8
Herbie Kane ↑ 64'
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 55'
-
28
Dominik Frieser ↑ 55'
- 22
- 26
-
10
Daryl Dike ↑ 55'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↓ Ben Brereton 87'
-
6
Stewart Downing ↓ Corry Evans 76'
- 15
-
27
Lewis Travis ↓ Joe Rothwell 84'
- 26
-
31
Elliott Bennett ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 76'
-
23
Bradley Dack ↓ Harvey Elliot 76'
- 7
- 1
- 30
- 22
Bench
- 13
-
16
Harvey Elliot ↑ 76'
- 18
- 17
-
29
Corry Evans ↑ 76'
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↑ 84'
-
20
Ben Brereton ↑ 87'
- 21
-
39
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 76'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Armstrong | 2 |
| Carlton Morris | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 2 |
| Conor Chaplin | 2 |
| Jacob Brown | 1 |
| Sam Gallagher | 1 |
| Romal Palmer | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.