Barnsley FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2023-24

Barnsley FC

0 – 1

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Blackpool FC

Sat 30 Sep 2023 · 14:00 UTC Oakwell Ground 13,005 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 24' Jordan Rhodes pen

Corey O'Keeffe 23' Y

Y 53' Jensen Weir

Y 59' Daniel Grimshaw

Y 63' Oliver Norburn

Y 71' Kenneth Dougall

Y 82' James Husband

Y 90' Callum Connolly

Y 90' Albie Morgan

Overview

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Barnsley FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.

Barnsley FC 13 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Charles Breakspear
Assistant 1 Wayne Grunnill
Assistant 2

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Huddersfield Town AFC	14	29
2	Stockport County FC	15	29
3	Oxford United FC	13	26
4	Luton Town FC	14	24
5	Sheffield Wednesday FC	14	23
6	Plymouth Argyle FC	15	23
7	Reading FC	15	22
8	Bradford City AFC	13	22
9	Milton Keynes Dons FC	14	21
10	Cambridge United FC	14	21
11	Leicester City FC	13	19
12	Mansfield Town FC	13	19
13	Wycombe Wanderers FC	13	18
14	Leyton Orient FC	13	17
15	Burton Albion FC	15	17
16	Stevenage FC	12	16
17	AFC Wimbledon	14	16
18	Notts County FC	12	14
19	Blackpool FC	13	12
20	Doncaster Rovers FC	13	12
21	Wigan Athletic FC	15	12
22	Barnsley FC	13	10
23	Peterborough United FC	13	10
24	Bromley FC	13	9

Head-to-Head

Barnsley FC 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals Blackpool FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-09-30 Barnsley FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2022-04-26 Barnsley FC 0–2 Blackpool FC 2021-09-25 Blackpool FC 1–0 Barnsley FC 2019-04-27 Barnsley FC 2–1 Blackpool FC 2018-12-22 Blackpool FC 0–1 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
30 Sep	Blackpool FC	H	0–1	L
23 Sep	Northampton Town FC	A	2–1	W
19 Sep	Portsmouth FC	H	2–3	L
16 Sep	Burton Albion FC	H	2–0	W
02 Sep	Cheltenham Town FC	A	2–0	W
26 Aug	Wigan Athletic FC	A	2–0	W

Blackpool FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
30 Sep	Barnsley FC	A	1–0	W
23 Sep	Reading FC	H	4–1	W
16 Sep	Wycombe Wanderers FC	A	0–2	L
02 Sep	Wigan Athletic FC	H	2–1	W
26 Aug	Lincoln City FC	A	0–3	L
19 Aug	Leyton Orient FC	H	0–0	D

Season Stats

Barnsley FC		Blackpool FC
#22	Position	#19
10	Points	12
13	Played	13
2 / 4 / 7	W / D / L	3 / 3 / 7
13	Scored	17
23	Conceded	22
-10	GD	-5
0.77	PPG	0.92
15%	Win %	23%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

8% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season

17% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Barnsley FC are 22nd (10 pts). Blackpool FC are 19th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Barnsley FC

0-15

3/3

16-30

1/1

31-45

2/2

46-60

1/6

61-75

3/6

76+

2/4

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Blackpool FC

0-15

1/2

16-30

4/3

31-45

3/2

46-60

1/4

61-75

4/1

76+

4/7

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Barnsley FC

Cameron McGeehan	3 G
Reyes Cleary	2 G	1 A

Blackpool FC

Jerry Yates	3 G
Josh Bowler	2 G	1 A
Tom Bloxham	2 G	1 A
Finley Munroe	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Oakwell Ground as Barnsley FC face off against Blackpool FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
10' Kylian Kouassi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 13 appearances.
15' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
20' Barnsley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
23' Corey O'Keeffe picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
24' Against the run of play, Jordan Rhodes has scored! This game has turned on its head.
29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neill Collins might look to freshen things up shortly.
34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
46' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Sam Cosgrove on, Theo Chapman off on 46 minutes.
51' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
53' The referee calls foul for Jensen Weir. He receives a card.
58' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Corey O'Keeffe exits the field as Barry Cotter enters on 58.
59' Poor challenge from Daniel Grimshaw. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
59' Owen Dodgson makes way for Nicky Cadden at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
63' A moment of madness from Oliver Norburn on 63 minutes earns him a card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
63' Kylian Kouassi makes way for Shayne Lavery at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
68' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
71' The referee has no hesitation. Kenneth Dougall is booked for Blackpool FC — card on 71.
76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
77' Barnsley FC ring the changes. John McAtee has done his job and it is now time for Max Watters to step up.
82' James Husband picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
84' Marvin Ekpiteta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Owen Dale at the 84 minute mark.
89' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 89 minute. Jordan Rhodes leaves to be changed by Sonny Carey.
90' Callum Connolly has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
Blackpool FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

23
Ben Killip
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 58'
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 46'
7
Nicky Cadden ↑ 59'
36
Max Watters ↑ 77'
3
Jonathan Russell
41
Jack Shepherd

Coach Neill Collins

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Sonny Carey	3
Owen Dale	2
Oliver Casey	2
Cameron McGeehan	2
Hayden Coulson	1
Liam Lindsay	1
Cauley Woodrow	1
Marc Roberts	1

Head to Head

Barnsley FC Form

2023-09-30 Barnsley FC 0–1 Blackpool FC L 2023-09-23 Northampton Town FC 1–2 Barnsley FC W 2023-09-19 Barnsley FC 2–3 Portsmouth FC L 2023-09-16 Barnsley FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC W 2023-09-02 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Barnsley FC W 2023-08-26 Wigan Athletic FC 0–2 Barnsley FC W

Blackpool FC Form

2023-09-30 Barnsley FC 0–1 Blackpool FC W 2023-09-23 Blackpool FC 4–1 Reading FC W 2023-09-16 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–0 Blackpool FC L 2023-09-02 Blackpool FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC W 2023-08-26 Lincoln City FC 3–0 Blackpool FC L 2023-08-19 Blackpool FC 0–0 Leyton Orient FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.22 Barnsley FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.28 Blackpool FC xG

I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Blackpool FC 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Barnsley FC35% Draw30% Blackpool FC35%

Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes52% 0% No48%

Avg goals/match: 2.5

Actual: No — clean sheet

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

64%

Draw or Blackpool FC

65%

Barnsley FC or Blackpool FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Barnsley FC25% Draw49% Blackpool FC26%

Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.7%

0 – 0

10.3%

0 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

8.9%

1 – 2

7.9%

2 – 1

7.5%

0 – 2

6.5%

2 – 0

5.9%

2 – 2

4.9%

1 – 3

3.4%

3 – 1

3.1%

0 – 3

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap	Barnsley FC covers	Push	Blackpool FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	10%	85%
-1.5	15%	—	85%
-1	15%	19%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	64%	—	36%
+1	64%	20%	17%
+1.5	83%	—	17%
+2	83%	11%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✗

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