Barnsley vs Blackpool – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

17/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

Oakwell (Barnsley).

League One - Round 27
Referee: Humphries A. (Eng)

Match Stats


Expected goals (xG)
0.86	0.93
Ball possession
58%	42%
Total shots
9	12
Shots on target
2	5
Big chances
1	1
Corner kicks
3	7
Passes
82% (366/448)	76% (242/320)
Yellow cards
2	2
Expected goals (xG)
0.86	0.93
xG on target (xGOT)
1.24	1.98
Total shots
9	12
Shots on target
2	5
Shots off target
4	5
Blocked shots
3	2
Shots inside the box
6	10
Shots outside the box
3	2
Hit the woodwork
0	0
Big chances
1	1
Corner kicks
3	7
Touches in opposition box
27	31
Accurate through passes
0	0
Offsides
0	1
Free kicks
10	13
Passes
82% (366/448)	76% (242/320)
Long passes
44% (26/59)	27% (15/56)
Passes in final third
60% (71/118)	58% (67/116)
Crosses
16% (3/19)	23% (6/26)
Expected assists (xA)
0.34	1.06
Throw ins
24	14
Fouls
13	10
Tackles
25% (2/8)	67% (10/15)
Duels won
42	49
Clearances
34	26
Interceptions
7	6
Errors leading to shot
1	0
Errors leading to goal
1	1
Goalkeeper saves
3	1
xGOT faced
1.98	1.24
Goals prevented
0.98	-0.76

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (1 - 0)
17', Bland J. 🟨,
27', 1 - 0, McGoldrick D. ⚽,
36', Ashworth Z. 🟨,
2nd Half (1 - 1)
46', Bland J. ↓, Yoganathan V. ↑,
52', Lyons A. ↓, Banks S. ↑,
53', Honeyman G. 🟨,
71', Bloxham T. ↓, Ennis N. ↑,
71', Bowler J. ↓, Evans L. ↑,
74', 1 - 1, Fletcher A. ⚽, Honeyman G. (A),
81', Brown J. ↓, Finnigan R. ↑,
83', Phillips A. 🟨,
85', Cleary R. ↓, Farrell L. ↑,
90+3', 2 - 1, McGoldrick D. ⚽, Kelly P. (A),

Highlights

Chances of winning

Barnsley
49.4%

Draw
25.7%

Blackpool
25%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

45.2%

26.1%

28.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

45.8%

25.8%

28.3%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Barnsley has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.2%)

Blackpool has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.7%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Barnsley than the current prediction. (-3.6%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Blackpool than the current prediction. (+3.3%)

Barnsley - Blackpool Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.91 ↓ (2.07)	3.64 ↑ (3.58)	3.67 ↑ (3.26)	7.1% (6.9%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.75

What is the prediction for Barnsley - Blackpool?

High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Barnsley (votes: 1 - 50%). Blackpool (votes: 1 - 50%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:

BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .

O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .

O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Users Predictions: Barnsley will win (13 of 16 users predict this - 81.25%).
Confidence interval (95%): 62.12% – 100%.

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.

Preview Facts

A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 17 and 19)
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Barnsley won 1.
Barnsley has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
Blackpool has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
Blackpool may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Barnsley could have a small edge in this match.
There will not play in Barnsley: Connell L. (Red Card)
There will not play in Blackpool: Coulson H. (Inactive) Taylor D. (Inactive)
There are questionable in Barnsley: Lopata K. (Inactive)
There are questionable in Blackpool: Ihiekwe M. (Inactive)
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Barnsley won 6 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 21:27. (average 1.1:1.4).
Including home matches between the teams, Barnsley won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 10:12. (average 1.3:1.5).

How many head-to-head matches has Barnsley won against Blackpool?

Barnsley has won 1 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Blackpool won against Barnsley?

Blackpool has won 5 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Barnsley - Blackpool were as follows:

20.09.2025 Blackpool - Barnsley 1:0

08.03.2025 Barnsley - Blackpool 0:3

19.10.2024 Blackpool - Barnsley 1:2

20.04.2024 Blackpool - Barnsley 3:2

05.12.2023 Blackpool - Barnsley 2:1

Latest results of Barnsley

12.01.2026 Liverpool - Barnsley 4:1 ✺

04.01.2026 Port Vale - Barnsley Postponed ✺

01.01.2026 Wigan Athletic - Barnsley 1:1 ✺

29.12.2025 Barnsley - Lincoln City 0:2 ✺

26.12.2025 Barnsley - Mansfield Town 2:3 ✺

Latest results of Blackpool

10.01.2026 Ipswich Town - Blackpool 2:1 ✺

04.01.2026 Blackpool - Bradford City 1:2 ✺

01.01.2026 Port Vale - Blackpool 5:1 ✺

29.12.2025 Blackpool - Rotherham United 4:0 ✺

26.12.2025 Blackpool - Doncaster Rovers 1:0 ✺

English League One Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Cardiff	34	22	6	6	68:36	32	72
2	Lincoln	34	21	8	5	63:31	32	71
3	Bolton	35	16	13	6	50:34	16	61
4	Bradford City	34	17	7	10	43:38	5	58
5	Stockport County	34	16	8	10	47:43	4	56
6	Huddersfield	35	15	7	13	55:46	9	52
7	Reading	34	13	12	9	50:44	6	51
8	Stevenage	33	14	9	10	37:35	2	51
9	Wycombe	34	13	11	10	49:36	13	50
10	Luton	34	13	8	13	43:41	2	47
11	Peterborough	35	14	4	17	50:49	1	46
12	Plymouth	34	14	4	16	49:50	-1	46
13	Barnsley	31	12	8	11	53:53	0	44
14	AFC Wimbledon	33	12	7	14	41:48	-7	43
15	Exeter	33	11	8	14	38:39	-1	41
16	Mansfield	32	10	10	12	39:37	2	40
17	Burton	34	10	9	15	38:49	-11	39
18	Doncaster	33	11	6	16	36:55	-19	39
19	Wigan	33	9	10	14	35:46	-11	37
20	Blackpool	34	10	7	17	40:54	-14	37
21	Leyton Orient	33	10	6	17	44:56	-12	36
22	Northampton	35	9	8	18	31:47	-16	35
23	Rotherham	33	9	7	17	33:47	-14	34
24	Port Vale	32	6	9	17	26:44	-18	27

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