Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rotherham United FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2025-26
Rotherham United FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Barnsley FC
Sat 11 Apr 2026 · 14:00 UTC New York Stadium 9,575 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 37' Adam Phillips
0–2 64' Tom Bradshaw
0–3 74' Tom Bradshaw
Sam Nombe pen 90+5' 1–3
Y 20' Corey O'Keeffe
Y 50' Vimal Yoganathan
Y 88' Mael de Gevigney
Y 90' Eoghan O'Connell

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Lee Swabey
  • Assistant 1 Tom Cooke (England)
  • Assistant 2 Ashley Allen (England)

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

1
5
Rotherham United FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Barnsley FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-11 Rotherham United FC 1–3 Barnsley FC 2025-10-25 Barnsley FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC 2025-02-22 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC 2024-11-08 Barnsley FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC 2021-04-24 Barnsley FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

Season Stats

Rotherham United FC Barnsley FC
#23 Position #15
41 Points 59
46 Played 46
10 / 11 / 25 W / D / L 15 / 14 / 17
41 Scored 68
71 Conceded 73
-30 GD -5
0.89 PPG 1.28
22% Win % 33%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Rotherham United FC are 23rd (41 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rotherham United FC is hosting Barnsley FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Corey O'Keeffe, as he is very good at scoring at New York Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rotherham United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' That looks like a foul for a card for Corey O'Keeffe.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Banks made 183 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 37' Goal! Adam Phillips scores his 46 goal in 342 matches.
  • 42' It’s high time Conor Hourihane made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Ar'jany Martha is replacing Gabriele Biancheri for the Rotherham United FC side.
  • 50' Vimal Yoganathan was booked on 50.
  • 55' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 58' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Liam Kelly is replaced by Duncan Watmore.
  • 63' 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.
  • 64' What a strike from Tom Bradshaw! The score is 0-2.
  • 66' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 66 minute. Josh Benson leaves to be changed by Jordan Hugill.
  • 69' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 69 minute. Scott Banks leaves to be changed by Reyes Cleary.
  • 74' GOAL! Tom Bradshaw scores on 74. Assisted by Adam Phillips
  • 78' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tennai Watson is hanging Adam Phillips on the field on 78 minute.
  • 83' Marc Roberts has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 48 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 88' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a card on 88.
  • 89' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Tom Bradshaw is replaced by Leo Farrell.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Eoghan O'Connell.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Rotherham United FC.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lee Clark

Barnsley FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Conor Hourihane

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2026-04-11 Rotherham United FC 1–3 Barnsley FC 2025-10-25 Barnsley FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC 2025-02-22 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC 2024-11-08 Barnsley FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC 2021-04-24 Barnsley FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

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

2026-04-11 Rotherham United FC 1–3 Barnsley FC W 2026-04-06 Barnsley FC 0–3 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2026-04-03 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2026-03-21 Barnsley FC 0–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2026-03-17 Barnsley FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2026-03-14 Mansfield Town FC 2–2 Barnsley FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74 Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC25% Draw27% Barnsley FC48%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Barnsley FC
75%
Rotherham United FC or Barnsley FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC17% Draw45% Barnsley FC38%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
5.6%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Barnsley FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 13% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 23% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 16% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

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