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
Key match information
Barnsley played Doncaster Rovers in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Barnsley: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Doncaster Rovers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Barnsley scores 1.64 and concedes 1.64 goals per match. Doncaster Rovers scores 1.08 and concedes 1.59. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Barnsley 72%, Doncaster Rovers 54%. Over 2.5: Barnsley 67%, Doncaster Rovers 54%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Doncaster Rovers has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.35. Barnsley: 11.7 shots per match, Doncaster Rovers: 12.6.
Match halves
Barnsley: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.81. Doncaster Rovers: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.49.
Goals by minute
Barnsley: 0-15 (12 goals). Doncaster Rovers: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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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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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Barnsley is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Barnsley · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.64 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.08 goals / match - Doncaster Rovers
Barnsley scores in 78% of matches (28 of 36 matches), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 37 matches).
Doncaster Rovers scores in 70% of matches (26 of 37 matches), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 36 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 - Doncaster Rovers
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.
Barnsley is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / match - Barnsley · 1.27 pts / match - Doncaster Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 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 | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Barnsley 1 - 0 - 0 Doncaster Rovers. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.