Rotherham United FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Assistant 1 Tom Cooke (England)
- Assistant 2 Ashley Allen (England)
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 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Apr | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Apr | Stevenage FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 14 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between rotherham united fc and barnsley fc is underway.
- 5' barnsley fc are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' The 34-year-old Tom Bradshaw has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' rotherham united fc are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against barnsley fc's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Corey O'Keeffe on 20 minutes.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both rotherham united fc and barnsley fc are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' rotherham united fc is showing some good football. However, rotherham united fc are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' England international Joshua Earl has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' Adam Phillips is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. rotherham united fc must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Ar'jany Martha has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gabriele Biancheri on 46 minute.
- 50' Vimal Yoganathan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 50.
- 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lee Clark will be considering his options from the bench.
- 58' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Duncan Watmore on, Liam Kelly off on 58 minutes.
- 63' 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 Sam Nombe suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' A stunning finish from Tom Bradshaw — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 66' Josh Benson makes way for Jordan Hugill at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- 69' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Scott Banks is replaced by Reyes Cleary on 69 minute.
- 74' Magnificent from Tom Bradshaw! That is 50 goals in 394 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 78' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Adam Phillips departs to be replaced by Tennai Watson.
- 83' It looks surprising barnsley fc does not make any changes. Corey O'Keeffe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a card for Mael de Gevigney.
- 89' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Tom Bradshaw is withdrawn and Leo Farrell gets his opportunity.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eoghan O'Connell on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for rotherham united fc.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 6
-
4
Liam Kelly ↓ Duncan Watmore 58'
- 3
-
19
Josh Benson ↓ Jordan Hugill 66'
- 15
- 44
- 13
- 24
- 29
-
18
Lenny Agbaire ↓ Denzel Hall 46'
Bench
-
20
Duncan Watmore ↑ 58'
-
9
Jordan Hugill ↑ 66'
- 2
-
22
Denzel Hall ↑ 46'
-
11
Ar'jany Martha ↑ 46'
- 50
- 51
Coach
Lee Clark
Barnsley FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
9
Tom Bradshaw ↓ Leo Farrell 89'
-
32
Joshua Earl ↓ Jack Shepherd 78'
- 15
-
8
Adam Phillips ↓ Tennai Watson 78'
- 7
-
18
Scott Banks ↓ Reyes Cleary 69'
- 6
- 1
- 30
- 45
-
22
Patrick Kelly ↓ Marc Roberts 89'
Bench
-
27
Tennai Watson ↑ 78'
-
4
Marc Roberts ↑ 89'
- 14
-
19
Reyes Cleary ↑ 69'
-
5
Jack Shepherd ↑ 78'
- 51
-
39
Leo Farrell ↑ 89'
Coach
Conor Hourihane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Bradshaw | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2026-04-11
Rotherham United FC
1–3
Barnsley FC
L
2026-04-07
Port Vale FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2026-04-03
Rotherham United FC
0–0
Stevenage FC
D
2026-03-21
Lincoln City FC
3–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2026-03-17
Peterborough United FC
5–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2026-03-14
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.06
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.49
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 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Barnsley FC
72%
Rotherham United FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
10.8%
0 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.