Barnsley vs Blackpool: match statistics
Barnsley presents significantly better home form with 50% wins and a positive goal difference (+4) compared to Blackpool, who win only 25% of their away matches and hold a negative goal difference (-8). The hosts average 2 goals per match in their home games, while Blackpool scores just 0.83 goals on the road and fails to find the net in half of their away fixtures. Barnsley possesses better xG statistics (1.48 vs 1.09) and significantly higher possession (58% vs 50%), indicating greater control over the game. Despite a weaker recent run of 5 matches, Barnsley remains the favorite at their own stadium, especially since Blackpool has lost 67% of their away games this season. Taking all statistics into account, a home win is the most probable scenario, although a draw cannot be ruled out given the current form of both teams.
Barnsley vs Blackpool: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barnsley played against Blackpool in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Barnsley has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Blackpool has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Barnsley scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 1.57. Blackpool scores 1.24 and allows 1.48. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Barnsley's games and 48% of Blackpool's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 48%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnsley has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.17 per game. Barnsley takes 12.2 shots per game, while Blackpool takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Barnsley leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Blackpool leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barnsley's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Blackpool, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Barnsley presents significantly better home form with 50% wins and a positive goal difference (+4) compared to Blackpool, who win only 25% of their away matches and hold a negative goal difference (-8). The hosts average 2 goals per match in their home games, while Blackpool scores just 0.83 goals on the road and fails to find the net in half of their away fixtures. Barnsley possesses better xG statistics (1.48 vs 1.09) and significantly higher possession (58% vs 50%), indicating greater control over the game. Despite a weaker recent run of 5 matches, Barnsley remains the favorite at their own stadium, especially since Blackpool has lost 67% of their away games this season. Taking all statistics into account, a home win is the most probable scenario, although a draw cannot be ruled out given the current form of both teams.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barnsley | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Blackpool is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Barnsley · 1.8 pts / game - Blackpool
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Barnsley is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.57 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.24 goals / game - Blackpool
Blackpool is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.48 goals / game - Blackpool
Barnsley scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
Blackpool scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnsley
Over / Under - Blackpool
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Blackpool is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Barnsley · 1.36 pts / game - Blackpool
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barnsley
Blackpool
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Barnsley | Liga | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.14 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 28% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 81% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Barnsley's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Blackpool. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnsley vs Blackpool?
The EFL League One match finished Barnsley 2:1 Blackpool. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnsley vs Blackpool?
Barnsley score 1.57 goals per game on average and Blackpool 1.24. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Barnsley's matches and 48% of Blackpool's.
What form are Barnsley and Blackpool in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Blackpool 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnsley vs Blackpool?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Barnsley vs Blackpool: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.