Barnsley FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Da Costa
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Christopher Ward
- Referee David Richardson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 06 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Coventry City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #13 |
| 59 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 14 / 17 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 68 | Scored | 54 |
| 73 | Conceded | 65 |
| -5 | GD | -11 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 33% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Oakwell Stadium!
- 5' 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.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 15' What a strike from Harry Pritchard! The score is 0-1.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' Barnsley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 40' Against the run of play, Cauley Woodrow has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Jacob Brown exits the field as Kieffer Moore enters on 45.
- 46' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nathan Delfouneso is hanging Nya Kirby on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nathan Delfouneso is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Antony Evans.
- 59' Magnificent from Liam Lindsay! That is 11 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Antony Evans by Liam Feeney on 60 minute.
- 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 70' 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 Liam Feeney suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 80' Dani Pinillos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 85' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Harry Pritchard exits the field as Chris Long enters on 85.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Hedges. He replaces Mamadou Thiam on 88 minute.
- 90' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Mike-Steven Bahre exits the field as Callum Styles enters on 90.
- The points are shared — Barnsley FC 2-1 Blackpool FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 23
-
26
Mamadou Thiam ↓ Ryan Hedges 88'
- 9
- 8
- 27
-
33
Jacob Brown ↓ Kieffer Moore 45'
- 22
- 21
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 3
-
19
Kieffer Moore ↑ 45'
-
7
Ryan Hedges ↑ 88'
-
20
Callum Styles ↑ 90'
- 15
Coach
Daniel Stendel
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 37
- 8
- 21
- 16
- 27
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↓ Chris Long 85'
- 15
- 12
-
23
Nya Kirby ↓ Nathan Delfouneso 46'
-
5
Antony Evans ↓ Liam Feeney 60'
Bench
-
24
Liam Feeney ↑ 60'
- 13
- 4
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↑ 46'
- 25
-
31
Chris Long ↑ 85'
- 3
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sonny Carey | 3 |
| Owen Dale | 2 |
| Oliver Casey | 2 |
| Marc Roberts | 1 |
| Harry Pritchard | 1 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 1 |
| Shayne Lavery | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
Barnsley FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.82
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Blackpool FC
45%
Barnsley FC or Blackpool FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.