Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool
Updated
Barnsley won: Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool in the League One (Round 4) on Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: Cameron McGeehan 61', Amani Richards 87'. Blackpool goals: Josh Bowler 65'. Expected goals: 2.43-2.08. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Patrick Kelly (8.2).
Match report
Barnsley beat Blackpool 2-1
Barnsley edged Blackpool 2-1 at Oakwell on Wednesday 2 September in the League One.
Cameron McGeehan put Barnsley ahead on 61' (1-0), Josh Bowler levelled for Blackpool on 65' (1-1) and Amani Richards restored Barnsley's lead on 87' (2-1).
Amani Richards's 87' strike proved decisive.
Barnsley had 61% of the ball, shots were 23-18 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.43-2.08.
Patrick Kelly (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 9,416. Referee: Jamie O'Connor.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 2.08 |
| Total shots | 23 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 27 |
| Big chances | 6 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 267 (72%) | 139 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 13 | 4 |
| Total shots | 23 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 13 |
Lineups
Barnsley (4-2-3-1): Rogan Ravenhill, Tyrese Noslin, Connor O'Riordan, Sam Gale, Arley Kay, Jonathan Bland, Cameron McGeehan, Reyes Cleary, Patrick Kelly, Luke Alker, Makenzie Kirk
Blackpool (4-2-3-1): Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Jordan Williams, Oliver Casey, Josh Earl, Finley Munroe, Albie Morgan, Karoy Anderson, Josh Bowler, George Honeyman, Tom Bloxham, Dion Charles
Key events
- 37' · Yellow card · George Honeyman (Blackpool)
- 46' · Substitution · Leo Farrell for Makenzie Kirk (Barnsley)
- 46' · Substitution · Amani Richards for Luke Alker (Barnsley)
- 54' · Substitution · Leighton Clarkson for George Honeyman (Blackpool)
- 59' · Substitution · Jerry Yates for Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)
- 60' · Yellow card · Finley Munroe (Blackpool)
- 61' · Goal · Cameron McGeehan (Barnsley)
- 65' · Goal · Josh Bowler (Blackpool)
- 69' · Substitution · CJ Hamilton for Finley Munroe (Blackpool)
- 72' · Substitution · Luca Connell for Jonathan Bland (Barnsley)
- 72' · Yellow card · CJ Hamilton (Blackpool)
- 78' · Yellow card · Arley Kay (Barnsley)
- 81' · Substitution · Ziyad Larkeche for Tyrese Noslin (Barnsley)
- 87' · Goal · Amani Richards (Barnsley)
- 90' · Yellow card · Leo Farrell (Barnsley)
- 90' · Yellow card · Patrick Kelly (Barnsley)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Karoy Anderson (Blackpool)
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 Wed, 2 Sept 2026.
When and where is Barnsley vs Blackpool?
Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 18:45 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).