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
Key match information
Barnsley played Blackpool in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Barnsley: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Blackpool: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Barnsley scores 1.57 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Blackpool scores 1.24 and concedes 1.48. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Barnsley 62%, Blackpool 48%. Over 2.5: Barnsley 57%, Blackpool 48%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Barnsley has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.17. Barnsley: 12.2 shots per match, Blackpool: 9.9.
Match halves
Barnsley: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.81. Blackpool: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Barnsley: 0-15 (7 goals). Blackpool: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Blackpool is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Barnsley · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.57 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.24 goals / match - Blackpool
Blackpool is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.48 goals / match - Blackpool
Barnsley scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
Blackpool scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnsley
Over / Under - Blackpool
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Barnsley · 1.36 pts / match - Blackpool
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Barnsley 0 - 0 - 1 Blackpool. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.