Barnsley vs Doncaster Rovers: match statistics
Barnsley shows significantly better form in home matches, achieving a 47% win rate and an impressive average of 1.89 goals per game, while failing to score in only 21% of their home fixtures. The hosts have an advantage in possession (54% vs 49%) and a higher shot accuracy (15% vs 7%), resulting in a positive goal difference of +8 at home. Doncaster Rovers perform poorly away from home, losing as many as 58% of their matches, scoring an average of only 0.84 goals, and failing to score in 47% of their away games, with a negative goal difference of -16. The form of both teams in the last five matches is balanced (Barnsley 1.2 PPG vs Doncaster 1.0 PPG); however, the home advantage for Barnsley and the clear offensive problems of the visitors away from home speak in favor of a Barnsley victory. The difference in average xG (1.44 vs 1.25) and the defensive quality in home/away matches further support this prediction.
Barnsley vs Doncaster Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barnsley played against Doncaster Rovers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Barnsley has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Doncaster Rovers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Barnsley scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 1.64. Doncaster Rovers scores 1.08 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 72% of Barnsley's games and 54% of Doncaster Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 54%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Doncaster Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.35 per game. Barnsley takes 11.7 shots per game, while Doncaster Rovers takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Barnsley leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.49 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barnsley's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (12 goals). For Doncaster Rovers, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 shows significantly better form in home matches, achieving a 47% win rate and an impressive average of 1.89 goals per game, while failing to score in only 21% of their home fixtures. The hosts have an advantage in possession (54% vs 49%) and a higher shot accuracy (15% vs 7%), resulting in a positive goal difference of +8 at home. Doncaster Rovers perform poorly away from home, losing as many as 58% of their matches, scoring an average of only 0.84 goals, and failing to score in 47% of their away games, with a negative goal difference of -16. The form of both teams in the last five matches is balanced (Barnsley 1.2 PPG vs Doncaster 1.0 PPG); however, the home advantage for Barnsley and the clear offensive problems of the visitors away from home speak in favor of a Barnsley victory. The difference in average xG (1.44 vs 1.25) and the defensive quality in home/away matches further support this prediction.
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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 | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.30 |
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.
Barnsley is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Barnsley · 1 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers
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 52% better for: goals scored per game.
1.64 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.08 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers
Barnsley scores in 78% of games (28 of 36 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 37 meczów).
Doncaster Rovers scores in 70% of games (26 of 37 meczów), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 36 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 - Doncaster Rovers
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.
Barnsley is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Barnsley · 1.27 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
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* 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 | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.28 | 2.62 | • 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 53% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 51% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 80% | • 81% |
^ 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
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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Doncaster Rovers. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnsley vs Doncaster Rovers?
The EFL League One match finished Barnsley 0:1 Doncaster Rovers. 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 Doncaster Rovers?
Barnsley score 1.64 goals per game on average and Doncaster Rovers 1.08. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Barnsley's matches and 54% of Doncaster Rovers's.
What form are Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Doncaster Rovers 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnsley vs Doncaster Rovers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Barnsley vs Doncaster Rovers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.