Bolton host Barnsley in the England League One on 7 February 2026, Saturday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 15:01 UK Time.
Bolton and Barnsley come into this meeting with contrasting defensive profiles but similar ambitions near the upper end of the table. Bolton’s recent run has been built on control and narrow margins, while Barnsley continue to play with attacking freedom that brings both reward and exposure.
Confidence is present on both sides, though it has been earned in different ways. Bolton arrive with momentum shaped by clean sheets and efficiency, whereas Barnsley’s recent games have leaned towards open scorelines and fluctuating control. That contrast sets the tone for a fixture that could shift sharply once rhythm is established.
Bolton’s recent form shows a side comfortable managing games through structure rather than volume. Wins over AFC Wimbledon 1-0, Burton Albion 2-1, Leyton Orient 2-1, and Wigan 1-0 highlight an ability to stay compact while still finding decisive moments. Even the 0-0 draw away at Stevenage reflected discipline rather than caution.
At home, Bolton tend to dictate tempo through patient build-up and positional balance. They rarely chase games early, preferring to control central areas and limit transitional risk. While goal output has not been explosive, consistency has come from keeping matches within reach and applying pressure steadily rather than in waves.
Barnsley’s recent results underline a team comfortable playing in open contests. A 3-1 home win over Stevenage and a 2-1 victory against Blackpool showed attacking confidence, while draws against Northampton 2-2 and Reading 2-2 reinforced their willingness to commit numbers forward. However, the heavy 4-0 defeat away at Cardiff exposed defensive fragility when structure breaks down.
Barnsley often play at a higher tempo than Bolton, particularly in the second phase of matches. That approach creates chances but also leaves space between the lines, especially away from home. When opponents sustain pressure, Barnsley’s defensive shape can loosen, leading to games that swing rapidly rather than settle.
The best bet for this match points towards Bolton to win & both teams to score at 3.25 odds. Bolton’s strong home control combined with Barnsley’s attacking intent suggests a scenario where the hosts edge the contest without keeping things entirely closed. Barnsley’s ability to find goals even in defeat supports that balance.
Goals may arrive in volume rather than restraint. Over 3.5 goals at 2.70 odds fits a matchup where Barnsley’s open style meets Bolton’s growing confidence in front of goal. If the game stretches beyond its early structure, scoring opportunities should increase at both ends.
For those considering a correct score prediction, Bolton 3-1 at 13.00 odds aligns with recent patterns. Bolton’s home discipline paired with Barnsley’s attacking risk-taking points towards a match where the hosts capitalise on space while still conceding along the way.
| Bolton | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 48 | 44 |
| Wins | 21 | 14 |
| Draws | 18 | 14 |
| Loss | 9 | 16 |
| Goals For | 72 | 66 |
| Goals Against | 52 | 70 |
| Bolton | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 24 | 22 |
| Wins | 14 | 5 |
| Draws | 8 | 8 |
| Loss | 2 | 9 |
| Goals For | 47 | 28 |
| Goals Against | 24 | 36 |
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14.05.26
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Bradford City Bolton |
0-1 |
|
09.05.26
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Bolton Bradford City |
1-0 |
|
02.05.26
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Bolton Luton |
2-3 |
|
25.04.26
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Bradford City Bolton |
1-1 |
|
18.04.26
|
Bolton Huddersfield |
3-3 |
|
14.04.26
|
Bolton Stevenage |
5-1 |
|
11.04.26
|
Cardiff Bolton |
2-0 |
|
06.04.26
|
Bolton Stockport |
2-2 |
|
03.04.26
|
Plymouth Bolton |
1-2 |
|
21.03.26
|
Port Vale Bolton |
1-0 |
|
17.03.26
|
Bolton Doncaster |
0-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Rotherham Bolton |
2-2 |
|
07.03.26
|
Bolton Wycombe |
3-2 |
|
28.02.26
|
Exeter City Bolton |
1-5 |
|
21.02.26
|
Bolton Blackpool |
2-2 |
|
17.02.26
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Reading Bolton |
1-1 |
|
14.02.26
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Lincoln Bolton |
1-1 |
|
07.02.26
|
Bolton Barnsley |
3-2 |
|
31.01.26
|
AFC Wimbledon Bolton |
0-1 |
|
27.01.26
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Bolton Leyton Orient |
2-1 |
|
20.01.26
|
Stevenage Bolton |
0-0 |
|
17.01.26
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Wigan Bolton |
0-1 |
|
13.01.26
|
Bolton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
10.01.26
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Peterborough Bolton |
3-1 |
|
04.01.26
|
Bolton Northampton |
0-0 |
|
01.01.26
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Doncaster Bolton |
1-1 |
|
29.12.25
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Bolton Mansfield |
0-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Bolton Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
20.12.25
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Wycombe Bolton |
2-1 |
|
13.12.25
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Bolton Exeter City |
2-1 |
|
09.12.25
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Mansfield Bolton |
0-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Swindon Bolton |
4-0 |
|
02.12.25
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Bolton Bradford City |
3-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Luton Bolton |
1-1 |
|
22.11.25
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Bolton Bradford City |
0-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Oldham Bolton |
2-6 |
|
08.11.25
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Bolton Port Vale |
4-0 |
|
01.11.25
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Bolton Huddersfield |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
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Bolton Cardiff |
1-0 |
|
16.10.25
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Huddersfield Bolton |
1-2 |
|
11.10.25
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Burton Albion Bolton |
3-0 |
|
04.10.25
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Bolton Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
27.09.25
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Northampton Bolton |
2-0 |
|
23.09.25
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Bolton Manchester City U21 |
3-0 |
|
20.09.25
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Bolton Wigan |
4-1 |
|
13.09.25
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Leyton Orient Bolton |
1-1 |
|
06.09.25
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Bolton AFC Wimbledon |
3-0 |
|
02.09.25
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Bolton Rotherham |
1-0 |
|
30.08.25
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Blackpool Bolton |
1-1 |
|
09.05.26
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Bolton Bradford City |
1-0 |
|
02.05.26
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Bolton Luton |
2-3 |
|
18.04.26
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Bolton Huddersfield |
3-3 |
|
14.04.26
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Bolton Stevenage |
5-1 |
|
06.04.26
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Bolton Stockport |
2-2 |
|
17.03.26
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Bolton Doncaster |
0-0 |
|
07.03.26
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Bolton Wycombe |
3-2 |
|
21.02.26
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Bolton Blackpool |
2-2 |
|
07.02.26
|
Bolton Barnsley |
3-2 |
|
27.01.26
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
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Bolton Leyton Orient |
2-1 |
|
13.01.26
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Bolton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
04.01.26
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Bolton Northampton |
0-0 |
|
29.12.25
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Bolton Mansfield |
0-1 |
|
26.12.25
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Bolton Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
13.12.25
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Bolton Exeter City |
2-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Bolton Bradford City |
3-0 |
|
22.11.25
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Bolton Bradford City |
0-0 |
|
08.11.25
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Bolton Port Vale |
4-0 |
|
01.11.25
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Bolton Huddersfield |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
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Bolton Cardiff |
1-0 |
|
04.10.25
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Bolton Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
23.09.25
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Bolton Manchester City U21 |
3-0 |
|
20.09.25
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Bolton Wigan |
4-1 |
|
06.09.25
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Bolton AFC Wimbledon |
3-0 |
|
02.09.25
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Bolton Rotherham |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
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Bolton Lincoln |
1-1 |
|
20.08.25
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Bolton Reading |
1-1 |
|
13.08.25
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Bolton Sheffield Wednesday (Penalties:2 - 4) |
3-3 |
|
09.08.25
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Bolton Plymouth |
2-0 |
|
26.07.25
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Bolton Preston |
2-0 |
|
03.05.25
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Bolton Stevenage |
1-1 |
|
18.04.25
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Bolton Wycombe |
0-2 |
|
08.04.25
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Bolton Rotherham |
0-1 |
|
05.04.25
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Bolton Bristol Rovers |
1-0 |
|
15.03.25
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Bolton Stockport |
0-1 |
|
04.03.25
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Bolton Birmingham |
3-1 |
|
22.02.25
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Bolton Leyton Orient |
2-1 |
|
08.02.25
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Bolton Crawley |
4-3 |
|
28.01.25
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Bolton Northampton |
3-1 |
|
21.01.25
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Bolton Charlton |
1-2 |
|
18.01.25
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Bolton Cambridge |
2-2 |
|
29.12.24
|
Bolton Lincoln |
3-0 |
|
26.12.24
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Bolton Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
14.12.24
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Bolton Wigan |
0-2 |
|
10.12.24
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Bolton Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
03.12.24
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Bolton Mansfield |
3-1 |
|
23.11.24
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Bolton Blackpool |
2-1 |
|
12.11.24
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Bolton Fleetwood |
2-1 |
|
26.10.24
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Bolton Peterborough |
1-0 |
|
14.05.26
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Bradford City Bolton |
0-1 |
|
25.04.26
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Bradford City Bolton |
1-1 |
|
11.04.26
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Cardiff Bolton |
2-0 |
|
03.04.26
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Plymouth Bolton |
1-2 |
|
21.03.26
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Port Vale Bolton |
1-0 |
|
14.03.26
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Rotherham Bolton |
2-2 |
|
28.02.26
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Exeter City Bolton |
1-5 |
|
17.02.26
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Reading Bolton |
1-1 |
|
14.02.26
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Lincoln Bolton |
1-1 |
|
31.01.26
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AFC Wimbledon Bolton |
0-1 |
|
20.01.26
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Stevenage Bolton |
0-0 |
|
17.01.26
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Wigan Bolton |
0-1 |
|
10.01.26
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Peterborough Bolton |
3-1 |
|
01.01.26
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Doncaster Bolton |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
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Wycombe Bolton |
2-1 |
|
09.12.25
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Mansfield Bolton |
0-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Swindon Bolton |
4-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Luton Bolton |
1-1 |
|
11.11.25
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Oldham Bolton |
2-6 |
|
16.10.25
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Huddersfield Bolton |
1-2 |
|
11.10.25
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Burton Albion Bolton |
3-0 |
|
27.09.25
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Northampton Bolton |
2-0 |
|
13.09.25
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Leyton Orient Bolton |
1-1 |
|
30.08.25
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Blackpool Bolton |
1-1 |
|
16.08.25
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Barnsley Bolton |
1-1 |
|
03.08.25
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Stockport Bolton |
2-0 |
|
22.07.25
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Shrewsbury Bolton |
2-5 |
|
19.07.25
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Hibernian Bolton |
0-2 |
|
15.07.25
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Barrow Bolton |
0-1 |
|
26.04.25
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Peterborough Bolton |
1-1 |
|
21.04.25
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Lincoln Bolton |
4-2 |
|
12.04.25
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Barnsley Bolton |
4-1 |
|
01.04.25
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Wigan Bolton |
0-1 |
|
29.03.25
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Blackpool Bolton |
2-1 |
|
11.03.25
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Bristol Rovers Bolton |
3-2 |
|
08.03.25
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Burton Albion Bolton |
1-2 |
|
01.03.25
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Wrexham Bolton |
0-0 |
|
15.02.25
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Shrewsbury Bolton |
2-3 |
|
11.02.25
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Wrexham Bolton |
1-0 |
|
01.02.25
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Reading Bolton |
1-0 |
|
25.01.25
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Huddersfield Bolton |
0-1 |
|
14.01.25
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Lincoln Bolton |
0-1 |
|
11.01.25
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Rotherham Bolton |
3-1 |
|
04.01.25
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Exeter City Bolton |
1-2 |
|
01.01.25
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Mansfield Bolton |
2-1 |
|
20.12.24
|
Wycombe Bolton |
0-0 |
|
26.11.24
|
Cambridge Bolton |
1-1 |
|
09.11.24
|
Stockport Bolton |
5-0 |
|
02.11.24
|
Walsall Bolton |
2-1 |
|
29.10.24
|
Stevenage Bolton |
1-4 |
|
02.05.26
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Barnsley Stockport |
1-3 |
|
25.04.26
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Luton Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
21.04.26
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Stevenage Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
18.04.26
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Barnsley Bradford City |
2-2 |
|
14.04.26
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Port Vale Barnsley |
0-0 |
|
11.04.26
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Rotherham Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
06.04.26
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Barnsley Plymouth |
0-3 |
|
03.04.26
|
Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
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Barnsley Doncaster |
0-1 |
|
17.03.26
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Barnsley Wigan |
1-1 |
|
14.03.26
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Mansfield Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
10.03.26
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Barnsley Cardiff |
1-1 |
|
07.03.26
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Barnsley Exeter City |
2-1 |
|
03.03.26
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Barnsley Wycombe |
0-1 |
|
28.02.26
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Leyton Orient Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
21.02.26
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Huddersfield Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
17.02.26
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Barnsley Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
14.02.26
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Barnsley AFC Wimbledon |
3-3 |
|
07.02.26
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Bolton Barnsley |
3-2 |
|
03.02.26
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Barnsley Northampton |
2-2 |
|
31.01.26
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Barnsley Stevenage |
3-1 |
|
27.01.26
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Cardiff Barnsley |
4-0 |
|
24.01.26
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Reading Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
17.01.26
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Barnsley Blackpool |
2-1 |
|
12.01.26
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Liverpool Barnsley |
4-1 |
|
01.01.26
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Wigan Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
29.12.25
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Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
26.12.25
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Barnsley Mansfield |
2-3 |
|
20.12.25
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Exeter City Barnsley |
3-0 |
|
13.12.25
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Barnsley Leyton Orient |
3-2 |
|
09.12.25
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Lincoln Barnsley |
3-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Peterborough Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Port Vale Barnsley |
5-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Stockport Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
22.11.25
|
Barnsley Luton |
5-0 |
|
11.11.25
|
Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
08.11.25
|
Doncaster Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
01.11.25
|
Barnsley York |
3-2 |
|
25.10.25
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Barnsley Rotherham |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
|
Barnsley Manchester United U21 |
5-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Bradford City Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
04.10.25
|
Wycombe Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
30.09.25
|
Notts County Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
27.09.25
|
Barnsley Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
23.09.25
|
Barnsley Brighton |
0-6 |
|
20.09.25
|
Blackpool Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
13.09.25
|
Barnsley Reading |
3-2 |
|
30.08.25
|
Barnsley Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
26.08.25
|
Barnsley Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
23.08.25
|
AFC Wimbledon Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Barnsley Stockport |
1-3 |
|
18.04.26
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Barnsley Bradford City |
2-2 |
|
06.04.26
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Barnsley Plymouth |
0-3 |
|
21.03.26
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Barnsley Doncaster |
0-1 |
|
17.03.26
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Barnsley Wigan |
1-1 |
|
10.03.26
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Barnsley Cardiff |
1-1 |
|
07.03.26
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Barnsley Exeter City |
2-1 |
|
03.03.26
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Barnsley Wycombe |
0-1 |
|
17.02.26
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Barnsley Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Barnsley AFC Wimbledon |
3-3 |
|
03.02.26
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Barnsley Northampton |
2-2 |
|
31.01.26
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Barnsley Stevenage |
3-1 |
|
17.01.26
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Barnsley Blackpool |
2-1 |
|
29.12.25
|
Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
26.12.25
|
Barnsley Mansfield |
2-3 |
|
13.12.25
|
Barnsley Leyton Orient |
3-2 |
|
22.11.25
|
Barnsley Luton |
5-0 |
|
11.11.25
|
Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
01.11.25
|
Barnsley York |
3-2 |
|
25.10.25
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Barnsley Rotherham |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
|
Barnsley Manchester United U21 |
5-2 |
|
27.09.25
|
Barnsley Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
23.09.25
|
Barnsley Brighton |
0-6 |
|
13.09.25
|
Barnsley Reading |
3-2 |
|
30.08.25
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Barnsley Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
26.08.25
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Barnsley Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
16.08.25
|
Barnsley Bolton |
1-1 |
|
13.08.25
|
Barnsley Fleetwood (Penalties:5 - 4) |
2-2 |
|
09.08.25
|
Barnsley Burton Albion |
3-2 |
|
26.04.25
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Barnsley Shrewsbury |
1-2 |
|
21.04.25
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Barnsley Peterborough |
1-1 |
|
12.04.25
|
Barnsley Bolton |
4-1 |
|
01.04.25
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Barnsley Exeter City |
1-2 |
|
22.03.25
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Barnsley Cambridge |
1-1 |
|
08.03.25
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Barnsley Blackpool |
0-3 |
|
01.03.25
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Barnsley Lincoln |
4-3 |
|
15.02.25
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Barnsley Huddersfield |
1-2 |
|
01.02.25
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Barnsley Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
25.01.25
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Barnsley Stevenage |
0-1 |
|
04.01.25
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Barnsley Crawley |
3-0 |
|
01.01.25
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Barnsley Wrexham |
2-1 |
|
21.12.24
|
Barnsley Leyton Orient |
0-4 |
|
07.12.24
|
Barnsley Birmingham |
1-2 |
|
30.11.24
|
Barnsley Bristol Rovers (Penalties:3 - 4) |
0-0 |
|
26.11.24
|
Barnsley Reading |
2-2 |
|
23.11.24
|
Barnsley Wigan |
0-1 |
|
08.11.24
|
Barnsley Rotherham |
2-0 |
|
29.10.24
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Barnsley Doncaster |
1-3 |
|
22.10.24
|
Barnsley Charlton |
2-2 |
|
01.10.24
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Barnsley Wycombe |
2-2 |
|
25.04.26
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Luton Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
21.04.26
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Stevenage Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
14.04.26
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Port Vale Barnsley |
0-0 |
|
11.04.26
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Rotherham Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
03.04.26
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Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
14.03.26
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Mansfield Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
28.02.26
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Leyton Orient Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
21.02.26
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Huddersfield Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
07.02.26
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Bolton Barnsley |
3-2 |
|
27.01.26
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Cardiff Barnsley |
4-0 |
|
24.01.26
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Reading Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
12.01.26
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Liverpool Barnsley |
4-1 |
|
01.01.26
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Wigan Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
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Exeter City Barnsley |
3-0 |
|
09.12.25
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Lincoln Barnsley |
3-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Peterborough Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Port Vale Barnsley |
5-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Stockport Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
08.11.25
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Doncaster Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Bradford City Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
04.10.25
|
Wycombe Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
30.09.25
|
Notts County Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
20.09.25
|
Blackpool Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
AFC Wimbledon Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
19.08.25
|
Peterborough Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
02.08.25
|
Plymouth Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
22.07.25
|
York Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
19.07.25
|
Harrogate Barnsley |
0-3 |
|
03.05.25
|
Reading Barnsley |
2-4 |
|
18.04.25
|
Leyton Orient Barnsley |
4-3 |
|
05.04.25
|
Birmingham Barnsley |
6-2 |
|
29.03.25
|
Wigan Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
15.03.25
|
Mansfield Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
04.03.25
|
Charlton Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
25.02.25
|
Northampton Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
22.02.25
|
Rotherham Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
08.02.25
|
Stockport Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
28.01.25
|
Wycombe Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
18.01.25
|
Bristol Rovers Barnsley |
3-1 |
|
29.12.24
|
Peterborough Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
26.12.24
|
Bolton Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
14.12.24
|
Exeter City Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
03.12.24
|
Wrexham Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
16.11.24
|
Cambridge Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
02.11.24
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
26.10.24
|
Shrewsbury Barnsley |
0-2 |
|
19.10.24
|
Blackpool Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
08.10.24
|
Huddersfield Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
05.10.24
|
Huddersfield Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
21.09.24
|
Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
16.08.2025
|
Barnsley Bolton |
1-1
|
|
12.04.2025
|
Barnsley Bolton |
4-1
|
|
26.12.2024
|
Bolton Barnsley |
1-2
|
|
07.05.2024
|
Bolton Barnsley |
2-3
|
|
03.05.2024
|
Barnsley Bolton |
1-3
|
|
26.12.2024
|
Bolton Barnsley |
1-2
|
|
07.05.2024
|
Bolton Barnsley |
2-3
|
|
03.02.2024
|
Bolton Barnsley |
1-1
|
|
13.05.2023
|
Bolton Barnsley |
1-1
|
|
05.11.2022
|
Bolton Barnsley |
1-2
|
|
15.10.2022
|
Bolton Barnsley |
0-0
|