Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Barnsley FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 8 Mar 2025 · 15:00 UTC Oakwell Stadium 11,563 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 56' Sonny Carey
0–2 64' Ashley Fletcher
0–3 73' Sonny Carey

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
  • Assistant 1 Adam Nichole (England)
  • Assistant 2

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

4
6
Barnsley FC 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-08 Barnsley FC 0–3 Blackpool FC 2024-10-19 Blackpool FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2024-04-20 Blackpool FC 3–2 Barnsley FC 2023-09-30 Barnsley FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2022-04-26 Barnsley FC 0–2 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar Blackpool FC H 0–3 L
04 Mar Charlton Athletic FC A 0–1 L
01 Mar Lincoln City FC H 4–3 W
25 Feb Northampton Town FC A 2–1 W
22 Feb Rotherham United FC A 1–0 W
15 Feb Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–2 L
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar Barnsley FC A 3–0 W
04 Mar Peterborough United FC H 0–0 D
01 Mar Stockport County FC A 1–2 L
22 Feb Crawley Town FC H 3–1 W
15 Feb Mansfield Town FC H 3–3 D
11 Feb Rotherham United FC H 0–0 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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Barnsley FC vs Blackpool FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Max Watters, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 6 goals in the last 6 games.
  • 10' Connor Barratt has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' The 28-year-old Stephen Humphrys has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Robert Apter is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
  • 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darrell Clarke will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' England international Oliver Casey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 50' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Sonny Carey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 55' 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.
  • 56' Goal! Sonny Carey scores his 21 goal in 15 matches.
  • 61' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Benson is hanging Luca Connell on the field on 61 minute.
  • 64' Brilliant from the ! Ashley Fletcher makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 64.
  • 65' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Connor Barratt has done his job and it is now time for Clement Rodrigues to step up.
  • 70' 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.
  • 73' Sonny Carey adds to his 0 season tally! Blackpool FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 77' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Robert Apter departs to be replaced by Jake Beesley.
  • 82' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
  • 85' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Hayden Coulson departs to be replaced by Elkan Baggott.
  • 88' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 88 minute. Neil Farrugia leaves to be changed by Bayley McCann.
  • Full Time. Blackpool FC beats Barnsley FC

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

Head to Head

2025-03-08 Barnsley FC 0–3 Blackpool FC 2024-10-19 Blackpool FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2024-04-20 Blackpool FC 3–2 Barnsley FC 2023-09-30 Barnsley FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2022-04-26 Barnsley FC 0–2 Blackpool FC

Barnsley FC Form

2025-03-08 Barnsley FC 0–3 Blackpool FC L 2025-03-04 Charlton Athletic FC 1–0 Barnsley FC L 2025-03-01 Barnsley FC 4–3 Lincoln City FC W 2025-02-25 Northampton Town FC 1–2 Barnsley FC W 2025-02-22 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC W 2025-02-15 Barnsley FC 1–2 Huddersfield Town AFC L

Blackpool FC Form

2025-03-08 Barnsley FC 0–3 Blackpool FC W 2025-03-04 Blackpool FC 0–0 Peterborough United FC D 2025-03-01 Stockport County FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L 2025-02-22 Blackpool FC 3–1 Crawley Town FC W 2025-02-15 Blackpool FC 3–3 Mansfield Town FC D 2025-02-11 Blackpool FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Blackpool FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC31% Draw26% Blackpool FC43%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Blackpool FC
69%
Barnsley FC or Blackpool FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC24% Draw42% Blackpool FC34%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 15% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 20% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✗

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