Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool
Updated
Barnsley won: Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool in the League One (Round 27) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: David McGoldrick 27', David McGoldrick 90'+3. Blackpool goals: Ashley Fletcher 74'. Expected goals: 1.09-1.06. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: David McGoldrick (8.8).
Match report
Barnsley beat Blackpool 2-1
Barnsley edged Blackpool 2-1 at Oakwell on Saturday 17 January in the League One.
David McGoldrick put Barnsley ahead on 27' (1-0), Ashley Fletcher levelled for Blackpool on 74' (1-1) and David McGoldrick restored Barnsley's lead on 90+3' (2-1).
David McGoldrick's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Barnsley had 58% of the ball, shots were 9-12 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.09-1.06.
David McGoldrick (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 10,266. Referee: Andrew Humphries.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.09 | 1.06 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 32 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 366 (82%) | 241 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 10 |
Lineups
Barnsley (4-2-3-1): Owen Goodman, Tennai Watson, Eoghan O'Connell, Jack Shepherd, Nathanael Ogbeta, Adam Phillips, Jonathan Bland, Corey O'Keeffe, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, David McGoldrick
Blackpool (3-5-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Kamarl Grant, Oliver Casey, Zac Ashworth, Andy Lyons, Josh Bowler, Jordan Brown, George Honeyman, CJ Hamilton, Tom Bloxham, Ashley Fletcher
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Jonathan Bland (Barnsley)
- 27' · Goal · David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
- 36' · Yellow card · Zac Ashworth (Blackpool)
- 46' · Substitution · Vimal Yoganathan for Jonathan Bland (Barnsley)
- 51' · Substitution · Scott Banks for Andy Lyons (Blackpool)
- 53' · Yellow card · George Honeyman (Blackpool)
- 70' · Substitution · Niall Ennis for Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)
- 70' · Substitution · Lee Evans for Josh Bowler (Blackpool)
- 74' · Goal · Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)
- 80' · Substitution · Ryan Finnigan for Jordan Brown (Blackpool)
- 83' · Yellow card · Adam Phillips (Barnsley)
- 85' · Substitution · Leo Farrell for Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)
- 90'+3 · Goal · David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 2002: Barnsley 17, draws 6, Blackpool 10.
Questions
Who won Barnsley vs Blackpool?
Barnsley won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.
When and where is Barnsley vs Blackpool?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Blackpool?
In 33 league meetings since 2002: Barnsley 17 wins, 6 draws, Blackpool 10 wins (goals 44-35).