Blackpool FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gary Hilton
- Referee Barry Gordon
- Referee Alan Clayton
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Dec | Solihull Moors FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Solihull Moors FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Nov | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 24 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #15 |
| 60 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 54 | Scored | 68 |
| 65 | Conceded | 73 |
| -11 | GD | -5 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 37% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Blackpool FC and Barnsley FC is underway.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Terry McPhillips might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Cauley Woodrow has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marc Bola, as he is very good at scoring at Bloomfield Road with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' 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.
- 46' The whistle greets Curtis Tilt as he departs to be replaced by Paudie O'Connor.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dani Pinillos made 385 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cameron McGeehan makes it 0-1.
- 64' 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 Dimitri Cavare suffering a number of foals already.
- 69' Barnsley FC is showing some good football. However, Barnsley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' The whistle greets John O'Sullivan as he departs to be replaced by Michael Nottingham.
- 75' A moment of madness from Alex Mowatt on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 75' Steve Davies is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam Feeney at the 75 minute mark.
- 78' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a Yellow card on 78.
- 80' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mike-Steven Bahre is hanging Mamadou Thiam on the field on 80 minute.
- 81' Ben Heneghan was booked on 81.
- 86' England international Jay Spearing has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Mike-Steven Bahre gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Barnsley FC make a change. Alex Mowatt trudges off to be replaced by Ken Dougall on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
-
24
Liam Feeney ↓ Steve Davies 75'
- 2
- 8
- 21
-
16
Curtis Tilt ↓ Paudie O'Connor 46'
- 27
- 18
- 14
- 15
Bench
-
5
Paudie O'Connor ↑ 46'
- 13
- 7
-
25
Callum Guy ↑ 75'
- 39
-
12
Michael Nottingham ↑ 70'
-
26
Steve Davies ↑ 75'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 12
- 23
- 20
- 19
- 26
- 25
- 8
-
27
Alex Mowatt ↓ Ken Dougall 90'
Bench
- 18
- 10
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 90'
- 33
-
4
Ken Dougall ↑ 90'
-
21
Mike-Steven Bahre ↑ 80'
- 35
Coach
Daniel Stendel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sonny Carey | 3 |
| Owen Dale | 2 |
| Oliver Casey | 2 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
| James Husband | 1 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 1 |
| Hayden Coulson | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Barnsley FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Barnsley FC
67%
Blackpool FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.