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Port Vale host Barnsley in the England League One on 4 January 2026, Sunday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 15:00 UK Time.
Port Vale face Barnsley in a League One clash shaped by recent volatility on both sides. The Vale come off a statement home win, while Barnsley arrive still searching for stability after a difficult run of results. Recent meetings between these sides have produced clear patterns, setting up an intriguing tactical contest.
Port Vale’s recent home form has been unpredictable. They demolished Blackpool with a five-goal display, showing how dangerous they can be when momentum clicks. That result stands out sharply against earlier home defeats to Peterborough and Plymouth, where attacking output was limited.
Defensively, Vale have struggled for consistency at home. They have conceded in four of their last five at Vale Park, though the clean-sheet draw with Wycombe shows they can tighten up when required. Their ability to control the tempo will be key again here.
Barnsley’s recent League One form has been uneven. They have picked up only one win in their last five matches, alongside three defeats. Losses to Lincoln, Mansfield, and Exeter exposed defensive issues, especially away from home.
On the road, the Tykes have struggled to contain pressure. They have conceded multiple goals in three of their last four away games. The draw at Wigan offered some resistance, but overall consistency remains a concern.
Port Vale win at 2.60 odds stands out based on recent home output and the head-to-head record. Vale have beaten Barnsley twice already this season, including a dominant home victory, which reinforces their matchup edge. The recent home demolition of Blackpool further supports confidence in another strong showing.
Devante Cole anytime goal scorer at 3.10 odds fits the attacking profile of this fixture. With Port Vale expected to play on the front foot and Barnsley showing defensive gaps away from home, his involvement in key moments remains a realistic outcome.
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Devante Cole - Anytime Goal Scorer
| 3.10 Odds | |
| Port Vale | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 44 | 44 |
| Wins | 9 | 14 |
| Draws | 12 | 14 |
| Loss | 23 | 16 |
| Goals For | 34 | 66 |
| Goals Against | 58 | 70 |
| Port Vale | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 22 | 22 |
| Wins | 4 | 5 |
| Draws | 9 | 8 |
| Loss | 9 | 9 |
| Goals For | 17 | 28 |
| Goals Against | 23 | 36 |
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28.04.26
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Stockport Port Vale |
1-2 |
|
25.04.26
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Plymouth Port Vale |
2-1 |
|
22.04.26
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Cardiff Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
19.04.26
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Port Vale Wigan |
0-0 |
|
16.04.26
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Peterborough Port Vale |
1-3 |
|
14.04.26
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Port Vale Barnsley |
0-0 |
|
07.04.26
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Port Vale Rotherham |
1-0 |
|
04.04.26
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Chelsea Port Vale |
7-0 |
|
28.03.26
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Wycombe Port Vale |
4-0 |
|
24.03.26
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Doncaster Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
21.03.26
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Port Vale Bolton |
1-0 |
|
17.03.26
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Blackpool Port Vale |
3-2 |
|
14.03.26
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Port Vale Huddersfield |
0-0 |
|
11.03.26
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Port Vale Bradford City |
0-2 |
|
08.03.26
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Port Vale Sunderland |
1-0 |
|
03.03.26
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Port Vale Bristol City |
1-0 |
|
28.02.26
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Port Vale Luton |
1-1 |
|
24.02.26
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Northampton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
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Port Vale Reading |
1-1 |
|
17.02.26
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Stevenage Port Vale |
2-1 |
|
10.02.26
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Port Vale Stockport |
0-4 |
|
07.02.26
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Port Vale Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
03.02.26
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Port Vale AFC Wimbledon |
0-1 |
|
31.01.26
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Leyton Orient Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
24.01.26
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Port Vale Exeter City |
1-3 |
|
17.01.26
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Mansfield Port Vale |
3-0 |
|
13.01.26
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Bolton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
09.01.26
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Port Vale Fleetwood |
1-0 |
|
01.01.26
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Port Vale Blackpool |
5-1 |
|
29.12.25
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Bradford City Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
26.12.25
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Huddersfield Port Vale |
5-0 |
|
20.12.25
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Port Vale Peterborough |
0-1 |
|
13.12.25
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Luton Port Vale |
2-2 |
|
06.12.25
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Port Vale Bristol Rovers |
1-0 |
|
02.12.25
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Port Vale Barnsley |
5-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Lincoln Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
22.11.25
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Port Vale Plymouth |
0-1 |
|
15.11.25
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Port Vale Wycombe |
0-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Port Vale Fleetwood (Penalties:2 - 4) |
3-3 |
|
08.11.25
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Bolton Port Vale |
4-0 |
|
02.11.25
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Port Vale Maldon & Tiptree |
5-1 |
|
27.10.25
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Port Vale Stockport |
0-3 |
|
18.10.25
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Wigan Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
11.10.25
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AFC Wimbledon Port Vale |
1-1 |
|
07.10.25
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Accrington Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
04.10.25
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Port Vale Northampton |
0-0 |
|
27.09.25
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Barnsley Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
24.09.25
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Port Vale Arsenal |
0-2 |
|
20.09.25
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Port Vale Mansfield |
2-1 |
|
13.09.25
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Exeter City Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
19.04.26
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Port Vale Wigan |
0-0 |
|
14.04.26
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Port Vale Barnsley |
0-0 |
|
07.04.26
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Port Vale Rotherham |
1-0 |
|
21.03.26
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Port Vale Bolton |
1-0 |
|
14.03.26
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Port Vale Huddersfield |
0-0 |
|
11.03.26
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Port Vale Bradford City |
0-2 |
|
08.03.26
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Port Vale Sunderland |
1-0 |
|
03.03.26
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Port Vale Bristol City |
1-0 |
|
28.02.26
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Port Vale Luton |
1-1 |
|
21.02.26
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Port Vale Reading |
1-1 |
|
10.02.26
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Port Vale Stockport |
0-4 |
|
07.02.26
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Port Vale Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
03.02.26
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Port Vale AFC Wimbledon |
0-1 |
|
24.01.26
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Port Vale Exeter City |
1-3 |
|
09.01.26
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Port Vale Fleetwood |
1-0 |
|
01.01.26
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Port Vale Blackpool |
5-1 |
|
20.12.25
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Port Vale Peterborough |
0-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Port Vale Bristol Rovers |
1-0 |
|
02.12.25
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Port Vale Barnsley |
5-0 |
|
22.11.25
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Port Vale Plymouth |
0-1 |
|
15.11.25
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Port Vale Wycombe |
0-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Port Vale Fleetwood (Penalties:2 - 4) |
3-3 |
|
02.11.25
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Port Vale Maldon & Tiptree |
5-1 |
|
27.10.25
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Port Vale Stockport |
0-3 |
|
04.10.25
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Port Vale Northampton |
0-0 |
|
24.09.25
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Port Vale Arsenal |
0-2 |
|
20.09.25
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Port Vale Mansfield |
2-1 |
|
06.09.25
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Port Vale Leyton Orient |
2-3 |
|
02.09.25
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Port Vale Leeds United U21 |
4-1 |
|
23.08.25
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Port Vale Doncaster |
0-1 |
|
19.08.25
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Port Vale Stevenage |
1-2 |
|
07.08.25
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Port Vale Cardiff |
0-0 |
|
26.07.25
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Port Vale Birmingham |
0-2 |
|
03.05.25
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Port Vale Gillingham |
0-1 |
|
21.04.25
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Port Vale Grimsby |
2-2 |
|
12.04.25
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Port Vale Bromley |
5-0 |
|
01.04.25
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Port Vale Bradford City |
2-0 |
|
25.03.25
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Port Vale Barrow |
0-1 |
|
22.03.25
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Port Vale Morecambe |
1-0 |
|
15.03.25
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Port Vale MK Dons |
3-0 |
|
04.03.25
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Port Vale Harrogate |
0-0 |
|
22.02.25
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Port Vale Salford City |
2-1 |
|
13.02.25
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Port Vale Notts County |
1-0 |
|
04.02.25
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Port Vale Wrexham |
1-4 |
|
01.02.25
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Port Vale Accrington |
2-1 |
|
18.01.25
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Port Vale Newport |
3-2 |
|
01.01.25
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Port Vale Cheltenham |
0-0 |
|
21.12.24
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Port Vale Carlisle |
0-0 |
|
07.12.24
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Port Vale Walsall |
0-1 |
|
25.11.24
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Port Vale Crewe |
1-1 |
|
28.04.26
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Stockport Port Vale |
1-2 |
|
25.04.26
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Plymouth Port Vale |
2-1 |
|
22.04.26
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Cardiff Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
16.04.26
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Peterborough Port Vale |
1-3 |
|
04.04.26
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Chelsea Port Vale |
7-0 |
|
28.03.26
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Wycombe Port Vale |
4-0 |
|
24.03.26
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Doncaster Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
17.03.26
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Blackpool Port Vale |
3-2 |
|
24.02.26
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Northampton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
17.02.26
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Stevenage Port Vale |
2-1 |
|
31.01.26
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Leyton Orient Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
17.01.26
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Mansfield Port Vale |
3-0 |
|
13.01.26
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Bolton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
29.12.25
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Bradford City Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
26.12.25
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Huddersfield Port Vale |
5-0 |
|
13.12.25
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Luton Port Vale |
2-2 |
|
29.11.25
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Lincoln Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
08.11.25
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Bolton Port Vale |
4-0 |
|
18.10.25
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Wigan Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
11.10.25
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AFC Wimbledon Port Vale |
1-1 |
|
07.10.25
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Accrington Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
27.09.25
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Barnsley Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
13.09.25
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Exeter City Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
30.08.25
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Reading Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
26.08.25
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Birmingham Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
16.08.25
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Burton Albion Port Vale |
0-0 |
|
12.08.25
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Blackpool Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
02.08.25
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Rotherham Port Vale |
2-1 |
|
29.07.25
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Altrincham Port Vale |
1-1 |
|
12.07.25
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Bath City Port Vale |
1-5 |
|
28.06.25
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Kidsgrove Athletic Port Vale |
0-7 |
|
27.06.25
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Newcastle Town Port Vale |
0-0 |
|
26.04.25
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AFC Wimbledon Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
18.04.25
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Carlisle Port Vale |
3-2 |
|
05.04.25
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Walsall Port Vale |
2-3 |
|
29.03.25
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Crewe Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
11.03.25
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Colchester Port Vale |
2-1 |
|
08.03.25
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Fleetwood Port Vale |
1-1 |
|
01.03.25
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Tranmere Port Vale |
1-1 |
|
08.02.25
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Swindon Port Vale |
3-3 |
|
25.01.25
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Chesterfield Port Vale |
1-1 |
|
04.01.25
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Doncaster Port Vale |
1-2 |
|
29.12.24
|
Grimsby Port Vale |
3-0 |
|
26.12.24
|
Bradford City Port Vale |
2-1 |
|
14.12.24
|
Bromley Port Vale |
0-0 |
|
10.12.24
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Doncaster Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
03.12.24
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Cheltenham Port Vale |
1-1 |
|
16.11.24
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Morecambe Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
09.11.24
|
Gillingham Port Vale |
1-0 |
|
22.10.24
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Harrogate Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
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
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Barnsley Plymouth |
0-3 |
|
03.04.26
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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
|
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
|
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
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Barnsley Luton |
5-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
08.11.25
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Doncaster Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
01.11.25
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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
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Barnsley Brighton |
0-6 |
|
20.09.25
|
Blackpool Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
13.09.25
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Barnsley Reading |
3-2 |
|
30.08.25
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Barnsley Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
26.08.25
|
Barnsley Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
23.08.25
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AFC Wimbledon Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
02.05.26
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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
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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
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Barnsley Luton |
5-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
01.11.25
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Barnsley York |
3-2 |
|
25.10.25
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Barnsley Rotherham |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
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Barnsley Manchester United U21 |
5-2 |
|
27.09.25
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Barnsley Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
23.09.25
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Barnsley Brighton |
0-6 |
|
13.09.25
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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
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Barnsley Bolton |
1-1 |
|
13.08.25
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Barnsley Fleetwood (Penalties:5 - 4) |
2-2 |
|
09.08.25
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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
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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
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Barnsley Leyton Orient |
0-4 |
|
07.12.24
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Barnsley Birmingham |
1-2 |
|
30.11.24
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Barnsley Bristol Rovers (Penalties:3 - 4) |
0-0 |
|
26.11.24
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Barnsley Reading |
2-2 |
|
23.11.24
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Barnsley Wigan |
0-1 |
|
08.11.24
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Barnsley Rotherham |
2-0 |
|
29.10.24
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Barnsley Doncaster |
1-3 |
|
22.10.24
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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
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Bradford City Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
04.10.25
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Wycombe Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
30.09.25
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Notts County Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
20.09.25
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Blackpool Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
AFC Wimbledon Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
19.08.25
|
Peterborough Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
02.08.25
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Plymouth Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
22.07.25
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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 |
|
02.12.2025
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
5-0
|
|
27.09.2025
|
Barnsley Port Vale |
0-2
|
|
02.11.2024
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
1-3
|
|
26.12.2023
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
2-3
|
|
05.08.2023
|
Barnsley Port Vale |
7-0
|
|
02.12.2025
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
5-0
|
|
02.11.2024
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
1-3
|
|
26.12.2023
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
2-3
|
|
14.02.2023
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
1-3
|
|
23.11.2022
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
2-1
|
|
28.03.2016
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
0-1
|
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