Northampton host Barnsley in the England League One on 28 April 2026, Tuesday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 19:45 UK Time.
Northampton come into this fixture under mounting pressure after a difficult run of results that has exposed significant defensive weaknesses. Their recent performances have lacked control, with matches often becoming stretched and difficult to manage.
Barnsley arrive with a more stable overall record, but their recent form has also been inconsistent. Despite this, their attacking output across the season remains strong, and they enter this contest facing a side that has struggled to contain opposition attacks.
Northampton’s recent form highlights a team struggling to cope defensively. A heavy 5-1 defeat to Cardiff followed losses such as 3-1 against Doncaster and 3-1 at home to Wigan, underlining repeated issues in containing pressure. Even in tighter matches like the 2-1 defeat at Luton, defensive lapses have proven costly.
Across their last five matches, Northampton have conceded 13 goals, reflecting a side that often loses structure once games open up. With 70 goals conceded across the season, their defensive record remains a major concern. While they have managed to score in several of these fixtures, including the 5-1 loss and 3-1 defeats, their inability to control matches has consistently undermined their efforts.
Barnsley’s recent performances show a team capable of creating chances but lacking consistency in outcomes. A 3-1 win at Rotherham demonstrated their attacking quality, while the 2-2 draw with Bradford City and 0-0 result at Port Vale highlighted a more controlled approach in certain matches. However, defeats to Luton 2-1 and Stevenage 1-0 show they can struggle to convert opportunities.
With 66 goals scored this season, Barnsley remain one of the stronger attacking sides in the league. Although they have also conceded 70 goals, their ability to exploit defensive weaknesses becomes particularly relevant against a Northampton side that has struggled throughout the campaign. Their balance may not always be perfect, but their attacking edge gives them a clear advantage in open contests.
The best bet for this match leans towards Barnsley to win at 2.22 odds. Northampton’s defensive struggles, particularly in recent weeks, suggest they are vulnerable against a Barnsley side that has consistently created chances across the season. Even with some inconsistency, Barnsley appear better equipped to take advantage of key moments.
A high-scoring contest looks likely, making over 3.5 goals at 2.85 odds an appealing option. Northampton’s recent matches include scorelines such as 5-1 and multiple 3-1 defeats, while Barnsley have also been involved in open games, pointing towards a fixture with plenty of goal opportunities.
For a correct score prediction, a 3-1 Barnsley win at 17.00 odds fits the overall pattern. Northampton’s tendency to concede multiple goals combined with their ability to find the net suggests they can contribute, but Barnsley’s attacking strength should allow them to secure a convincing result.
| Northampton | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 44 | 44 |
| Wins | 9 | 14 |
| Draws | 8 | 14 |
| Loss | 27 | 16 |
| Goals For | 37 | 66 |
| Goals Against | 70 | 70 |
| Northampton | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 21 | 22 |
| Wins | 6 | 5 |
| Draws | 4 | 8 |
| Loss | 11 | 9 |
| Goals For | 21 | 28 |
| Goals Against | 27 | 36 |
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25.04.26
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Cardiff Northampton |
5-1 |
|
18.04.26
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Northampton Doncaster |
1-3 |
|
15.04.26
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Luton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
06.04.26
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Northampton Wigan |
1-3 |
|
03.04.26
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Bradford City Northampton |
1-0 |
|
21.03.26
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Mansfield Northampton |
4-1 |
|
17.03.26
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Stockport Northampton |
2-1 |
|
14.03.26
|
Northampton Burton Albion |
0-2 |
|
08.03.26
|
AFC Wimbledon Northampton |
1-0 |
|
04.03.26
|
Luton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Northampton Peterborough |
1-1 |
|
24.02.26
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Northampton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Northampton Leyton Orient |
1-2 |
|
17.02.26
|
Lincoln Northampton |
4-0 |
|
14.02.26
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Exeter City Northampton |
0-0 |
|
10.02.26
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AFC Wimbledon Northampton |
1-2 |
|
07.02.26
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Northampton Stevenage |
3-1 |
|
03.02.26
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Barnsley Northampton |
2-2 |
|
31.01.26
|
Northampton Reading |
0-2 |
|
27.01.26
|
Rotherham Northampton |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Blackpool Northampton |
2-0 |
|
17.01.26
|
Northampton Wycombe |
1-2 |
|
14.01.26
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Northampton Walsall |
4-2 |
|
04.01.26
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Bolton Northampton |
0-0 |
|
01.01.26
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Northampton Stockport |
0-0 |
|
29.12.25
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Huddersfield Northampton |
2-0 |
|
26.12.25
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Burton Albion Northampton |
5-1 |
|
19.12.25
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Northampton AFC Wimbledon |
3-1 |
|
13.12.25
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Peterborough Northampton |
2-1 |
|
09.12.25
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Northampton Huddersfield |
1-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Northampton Wycombe |
2-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Plymouth Northampton |
0-3 |
|
22.11.25
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Northampton Cardiff |
1-3 |
|
11.11.25
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Northampton Shrewsbury |
2-1 |
|
08.11.25
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Northampton Mansfield |
2-1 |
|
01.11.25
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Oldham Northampton |
3-1 |
|
25.10.25
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Northampton Luton |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
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Reading Northampton |
1-0 |
|
18.10.25
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Doncaster Northampton |
1-2 |
|
11.10.25
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Northampton Rotherham |
1-2 |
|
07.10.25
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Walsall Northampton |
0-1 |
|
04.10.25
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Port Vale Northampton |
0-0 |
|
27.09.25
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Northampton Bolton |
2-0 |
|
23.09.25
|
Northampton Chelsea U21 |
3-0 |
|
20.09.25
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Wycombe Northampton |
2-0 |
|
13.09.25
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Northampton Blackpool |
1-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Leyton Orient Northampton |
0-1 |
|
23.08.25
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Northampton Exeter City |
2-0 |
|
19.08.25
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Northampton Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
16.08.25
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Stevenage Northampton |
2-0 |
|
18.04.26
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Northampton Doncaster |
1-3 |
|
06.04.26
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Northampton Wigan |
1-3 |
|
14.03.26
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Northampton Burton Albion |
0-2 |
|
28.02.26
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Northampton Peterborough |
1-1 |
|
24.02.26
|
Northampton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Northampton Leyton Orient |
1-2 |
|
07.02.26
|
Northampton Stevenage |
3-1 |
|
31.01.26
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Northampton Reading |
0-2 |
|
17.01.26
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Northampton Wycombe |
1-2 |
|
14.01.26
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Northampton Walsall |
4-2 |
|
01.01.26
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Northampton Stockport |
0-0 |
|
19.12.25
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Northampton AFC Wimbledon |
3-1 |
|
09.12.25
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Northampton Huddersfield |
1-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Northampton Wycombe |
2-0 |
|
22.11.25
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Northampton Cardiff |
1-3 |
|
11.11.25
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Northampton Shrewsbury |
2-1 |
|
08.11.25
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Northampton Mansfield |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
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Northampton Luton |
0-1 |
|
11.10.25
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Northampton Rotherham |
1-2 |
|
27.09.25
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Northampton Bolton |
2-0 |
|
23.09.25
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Northampton Chelsea U21 |
3-0 |
|
13.09.25
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Northampton Blackpool |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
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Northampton Exeter City |
2-0 |
|
19.08.25
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Northampton Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
12.08.25
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Northampton Southampton |
0-1 |
|
09.08.25
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Northampton Bradford City |
0-0 |
|
26.07.25
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Northampton Birmingham |
3-0 |
|
22.07.25
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Northampton West Ham United U21 |
0-0 |
|
03.05.25
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Northampton Wigan |
1-1 |
|
21.04.25
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Northampton Shrewsbury |
4-1 |
|
12.04.25
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Northampton Reading |
0-0 |
|
01.04.25
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Northampton Rotherham |
0-2 |
|
22.03.25
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Northampton Blackpool |
0-2 |
|
15.03.25
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Northampton Birmingham |
1-1 |
|
04.03.25
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Northampton Stockport |
1-1 |
|
25.02.25
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Northampton Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
22.02.25
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Northampton Bristol Rovers |
2-1 |
|
15.02.25
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Northampton Wrexham |
0-2 |
|
01.02.25
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Northampton Huddersfield |
3-2 |
|
18.01.25
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Northampton Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
01.01.25
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Northampton Stevenage |
0-0 |
|
21.12.24
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Northampton Charlton |
0-5 |
|
09.12.24
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Northampton Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
23.11.24
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Northampton Cambridge |
0-0 |
|
12.11.24
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Northampton Burton Albion |
2-5 |
|
05.11.24
|
Northampton Leicester City U21 |
3-0 |
|
02.11.24
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Northampton Kettering Town |
1-2 |
|
26.10.24
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Northampton Crawley |
3-0 |
|
19.10.24
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Northampton Leyton Orient |
1-0 |
|
01.10.24
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Northampton Bolton |
2-4 |
|
25.04.26
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Cardiff Northampton |
5-1 |
|
15.04.26
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Luton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
03.04.26
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Bradford City Northampton |
1-0 |
|
21.03.26
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Mansfield Northampton |
4-1 |
|
17.03.26
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Stockport Northampton |
2-1 |
|
08.03.26
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AFC Wimbledon Northampton |
1-0 |
|
04.03.26
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Luton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
17.02.26
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Lincoln Northampton |
4-0 |
|
14.02.26
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Exeter City Northampton |
0-0 |
|
10.02.26
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AFC Wimbledon Northampton |
1-2 |
|
03.02.26
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Barnsley Northampton |
2-2 |
|
27.01.26
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Rotherham Northampton |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
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Blackpool Northampton |
2-0 |
|
04.01.26
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Bolton Northampton |
0-0 |
|
29.12.25
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Huddersfield Northampton |
2-0 |
|
26.12.25
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Burton Albion Northampton |
5-1 |
|
13.12.25
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Peterborough Northampton |
2-1 |
|
29.11.25
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Plymouth Northampton |
0-3 |
|
01.11.25
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Oldham Northampton |
3-1 |
|
21.10.25
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Reading Northampton |
1-0 |
|
18.10.25
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Doncaster Northampton |
1-2 |
|
07.10.25
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Walsall Northampton |
0-1 |
|
04.10.25
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Port Vale Northampton |
0-0 |
|
20.09.25
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Wycombe Northampton |
2-0 |
|
30.08.25
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Leyton Orient Northampton |
0-1 |
|
16.08.25
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Stevenage Northampton |
2-0 |
|
02.08.25
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Wigan Northampton |
3-1 |
|
12.07.25
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Norwich Northampton |
3-1 |
|
08.07.25
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Cambridge Northampton |
3-0 |
|
08.07.25
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Cambridge Northampton |
3-0 |
|
05.07.25
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Brackley Town Northampton |
0-0 |
|
26.04.25
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Crawley Northampton |
3-0 |
|
18.04.25
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Charlton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
05.04.25
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Peterborough Northampton |
0-4 |
|
29.03.25
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Cambridge Northampton |
1-1 |
|
08.03.25
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Leyton Orient Northampton |
1-2 |
|
01.03.25
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Exeter City Northampton |
1-1 |
|
07.02.25
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Mansfield Northampton |
0-1 |
|
28.01.25
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Bolton Northampton |
3-1 |
|
25.01.25
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Wycombe Northampton |
0-0 |
|
04.01.25
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Burton Albion Northampton |
0-1 |
|
29.12.24
|
Shrewsbury Northampton |
1-1 |
|
26.12.24
|
Reading Northampton |
4-1 |
|
17.12.24
|
Peterborough Northampton |
3-0 |
|
14.12.24
|
Rotherham Northampton |
3-0 |
|
03.12.24
|
Stevenage Northampton |
2-0 |
|
26.11.24
|
Wigan Northampton |
2-1 |
|
16.11.24
|
Blackpool Northampton |
0-0 |
|
09.11.24
|
Birmingham Northampton |
1-1 |
|
29.10.24
|
Lincoln Northampton |
2-1 |
|
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
|
Barnsley Plymouth |
0-3 |
|
03.04.26
|
Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Barnsley Doncaster |
0-1 |
|
17.03.26
|
Barnsley Wigan |
1-1 |
|
14.03.26
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
Barnsley Mansfield |
2-3 |
|
20.12.25
|
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
|
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
|
Barnsley Doncaster |
0-1 |
|
17.03.26
|
Barnsley Wigan |
1-1 |
|
10.03.26
|
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
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Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
26.12.25
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Barnsley Mansfield |
2-3 |
|
13.12.25
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Barnsley Leyton Orient |
3-2 |
|
22.11.25
|
Barnsley Luton |
5-0 |
|
11.11.25
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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
|
Barnsley Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
26.08.25
|
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
|
Barnsley Shrewsbury |
1-2 |
|
21.04.25
|
Barnsley Peterborough |
1-1 |
|
12.04.25
|
Barnsley Bolton |
4-1 |
|
01.04.25
|
Barnsley Exeter City |
1-2 |
|
22.03.25
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Barnsley Cambridge |
1-1 |
|
08.03.25
|
Barnsley Blackpool |
0-3 |
|
01.03.25
|
Barnsley Lincoln |
4-3 |
|
15.02.25
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Barnsley Huddersfield |
1-2 |
|
01.02.25
|
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
|
Barnsley Doncaster |
1-3 |
|
22.10.24
|
Barnsley Charlton |
2-2 |
|
01.10.24
|
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 |
|
03.02.2026
|
Barnsley Northampton |
2-2
|
|
25.02.2025
|
Northampton Barnsley |
1-2
|
|
24.08.2024
|
Barnsley Northampton |
2-2
|
|
27.04.2024
|
Barnsley Northampton |
1-1
|
|
23.09.2023
|
Northampton Barnsley |
1-2
|
|
25.02.2025
|
Northampton Barnsley |
1-2
|
|
23.09.2023
|
Northampton Barnsley |
1-2
|