Barnsley

If you are looking to travel away to watch your team play against Barnsley you will absolutely love the atmosphere at Oakwell Stadium.

Be sure to have a read of our in depth guide to Oakwell Stadium away fans to find out all the essential information regarding the fastest route to and from the stadium, and also if there are any pubs, restaurants and cafés in the local area that are welcoming to visiting away fans.

Barnsley FC is a professional football club that play in League One which is the third tier of English Football. Managed by Michael Duff the side are enjoying a successful season and hoping to secure promotion to the Championship.

In our Barnsley Football Club guide, we provide readers with all of the information from the squad, upcoming fixtures and results to the history of Barnsley Football Club

Barnsley Registered Squad

Here is a list of the registered squad for Barnsley 2023:

Goal Keepers

GoalkeeperPldGYCRC
Liam Roberts12 (0)010
Paul Cooper
Ben Killip12 (0)000
Henry Kendrick
Kieran Flavell

Defender

DefenderPldGYCRC
Kacper Lopata10 (1)020
Mael Durand de Gevigney14 (2)210
Conor McCarthy3 (0)100
Corey O’Keeffe9 (7)120
Jordan Williams21 (0)030
Robbie Cundy
Owen Dodgson5 (7)120
Jack Shepherd6 (2)031
Jack Butterfill
Nathan James0 (2)000
Jordan Helliwell
Amir Arielly
Rudi Pache
Charlie Hickenbottom1 (0)000
Charlie Winfield1 (0)000
Hayden Pickard1 (0)000
Luca Connell4 (1)000
Danny Benson1 (1)000

Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Jonathan Russell15 (3)340
Nicky Cadden17 (3)310
Herbie Kane20 (0)350
Josh Benson3 (5)000
Jared Bird
Barry Cotter11 (9)410
Isaac Christie-Davies
Callum Styles13 (2)350
Jamie Mccart15 (0)040
Will Lancaster
Adam Phillips9 (7)020
Matthew Wolfe
Matthew Wolfe
Keegan Hartley
Harrison Nejman1 (1)000
Mylan Benjamin0 (1)000
Aaron Atkinson1 (0)000
Joe Ackroyd0 (1)000
Theo Chapman4 (2)000
Romal Palmer
Josiah Dyer
Vimal Yoganathan1 (4)010
Jonathan Bland0 (1)000
Jean-Claude Makiessi0 (1)000

Attacking Midfielder

StrikerPldGYCRC
Sam Cosgrove3 (9)111
Aaron Iseka
Aiden Marsh2 (5)200
Fabio Jalo2 (4)100
Devante Cole18 (1)1100
John McAtee10 (6)510
Max Watters11 (9)310
Emmaisa Nzondo0 (2)100
Obbi Oularé

Strikers

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Current Barnsley Manager

ManagerAppointment DateToDays in Charge
Neil Collins6 Jul, 202310/11/2023127

Barnsley Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming GameCompetionOpponentVenue
Tue 05 19:00BlackpoolAway
Sat 09 15:00League OneReadingAway
Sat 16 15:00League OneCharltonHome
Sat 23 15:00League OneStevenageHome
Tue 26 15:00League OnePort ValeAway
Fri 29 19:45League OnePeterboroughAway
January
Mon 01 15:00League OneWiganHome
Sat 06 15:00League OneOxford UtdAway
Sat 13 15:00League OneBristol RoversHome
Sat 20 15:00League OneStevenageAway
Sat 27 15:00League OneExeterHome
February
Sat 03 15:00League OneBoltonAway
Sat 10 15:00League OneLeyton OrientHome
Tue 13 19:45League OneShrewsburyAway
Sat 17 15:00League OneFleetwood TownAway
Sat 24 15:00League OneDerbyHome
March
Sat 02 15:00League OneWycombeAway
Sat 09 15:00League OneLincoln CityHome
Tue 12 19:45League OneCarlisleAway
Sat 16 15:00League OneCheltenhamHome
Sat 23 15:00League OnePortsmouthAway
Fri 29 14:00League OneCambridge UtdHome
April
Mon 01 14:00League OneBurton AlbionAway
Sat 06 14:00League OneCharltonAway
Sat 13 14:00League OneReadingHome
Sat 20 14:00League OneBlackpoolAway
Sat 27 14:00League OneNorthamptonHome

Barnsley Previous Results

DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
05 Aug 2023Barnsley v Port ValeW7-0League One
08 Aug 2023Barnsley v Tranmere RoversL2-2 (6-7)League Cup
12 Aug 2023Bristol Rovers v BarnsleyD1-1League One
15 Aug 2023Barnsley v Peterborough UnitedL1-3League One
19 Aug 2023Barnsley v Oxford UnitedL1-3League One
26 Aug 2023Wigan Athletic v BarnsleyW0-2League One
02 Sep 2023Cheltenham Town v BarnsleyW0-2League One
05 Sep 2023Barnsley v Grimsby TownW2-0Football League Trophy
16 Sep 2023Barnsley v Burton AlbionW2-0League One
19 Sep 2023Barnsley v PortsmouthL2-3League One
23 Sep 2023Northampton Town v BarnsleyW1-2League One
26 Sep 2023Barnsley v Manchester City AcademyW3-1Football League Trophy
30 Sep 2023Barnsley v BlackpoolL0-1League One
03 Oct 2023Cambridge United v BarnsleyW0-4League One
07 Oct 2023Exeter City v BarnsleyW0-1League One
21 Oct 2023Leyton Orient v BarnsleyD1-1League One
24 Oct 2023Barnsley v Shrewsbury TownW3-0League One
28 Oct 2023Barnsley v Fleetwood TownD2-2League One
03 Nov 2023Barnsley v HorshamD3-3FA Cup
11 Nov 2023Derby County v BarnsleyL3-0League One
14 Nov 2023Horsham v BarnsleyW0-3FA Cup
21 Nov 2023Bradford City v BarnsleyL5-1Football League Trophy
25 Nov 2023Lincoln City v BarnsleyD2-2League One
28 Nov 2023Barnsley v Wycombe WanderersW1-0League One

Popular Questions

When was Barnsley FC founded?

Barnsley FC was founded in 1887. The club was formed by a group of local cricket players who decided to start a football team during the winter months.

What is the home stadium of Barnsley FC?

The home stadium of Barnsley FC is Oakwell. It is located in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, and has a capacity of 23,287 spectators. The stadium has been the home of Barnsley since the club’s formation in 1887.

What are some notable achievements of Barnsley FC?

Barnsley FC has a proud history and has achieved a number of notable accomplishments over the years. Some of these include winning the FA Cup in 1912, reaching the final of the Football League Trophy in 2000 and 2016, and gaining promotion to the English Premier League in 1997. The club has also had success in the lower tiers of English football, winning the Football League Third Division in 1955 and 1997, and the Football League One playoffs in 2006. In addition, Barnsley has a reputation for producing talented young players, and has seen many of its former players go on to have successful careers at other clubs.

Manager History

PeriodManagerCountryborn
10/07/2023 – 30/06/2024Neill CollinsScotland02/09/1983
15/06/2022 – 30/06/2023Michael DuffNorthern Ireland11/01/1978
25/04/2022 – 30/06/2022Martin DevaneyEngland01/06/1980
22/11/2021 – 24/04/2022Poya AsbaghiSweden17/07/1985
01/11/2021 – 21/11/2021Joseph LaumannMorocco31/08/1983
01/07/2021 – 31/10/2021Markus SchoppAustria22/02/1974
25/10/2020 – 30/06/2021Valérien IsmaëlFrance28/09/1975
17/10/2020 – 24/10/2020Adam MurrayEngland30/09/1982
20/11/2019 – 05/10/2020Gerhard StruberAustria24/01/1977
08/10/2019 – 19/11/2019Adam MurrayEngland30/09/1982
01/07/2018 – 07/10/2019Daniel StendelGermany04/04/1974
16/02/2018 – 06/05/2018José MoraisPortugal27/07/1965
06/02/2018 – 10/02/2018Paul HarsleyEngland29/05/1978
06/02/2016 – 05/02/2018Paul HeckingbottomEngland17/07/1977
25/02/2015 – 05/02/2016Lee JohnsonEngland07/06/1981
12/02/2015 – 25/02/2015Mark BurtonEngland
12/02/2015 – 24/02/2015Paul HeckingbottomEngland17/07/1977
17/12/2013 – 11/02/2015Danny WilsonNorthern Ireland01/01/1960
01/12/2013 – 16/12/2013Micky MellonScotland18/03/1972
30/12/2012 – 30/11/2013David FlitcroftEngland14/01/1974
01/07/2011 – 29/12/2012Keith HillEngland17/05/1969
09/09/2009 – 30/06/2011Mark RobinsEngland22/12/1969
22/11/2006 – 31/08/2009Simon DaveyWales01/10/1970
04/03/2005 – 21/11/2006Andy RitchieEngland28/11/1960
01/07/2003 – 04/03/2004Guðjón ÞórðarsonIceland14/09/1955
15/10/2002 – 30/06/2003Glyn HodgesWales30/04/1963
09/11/2001 – 15/10/2002Steve ParkinEngland07/11/1965
25/10/2001 – 09/11/2001Glyn HodgesWales30/04/1963
09/01/2001 – 24/10/2001Nigel SpackmanEngland02/12/1960
20/12/2000 – 08/01/2001Eric WinstanleyEngland15/11/1944
27/05/1999 – 19/12/2000Dave BassettEngland04/09/1944
19/04/1999 – 26/05/1999Eric WinstanleyEngland15/11/1944
01/07/1998 – 18/04/1999John HendrieScotland24/10/1963
01/07/1994 – 30/06/1998Danny WilsonNorthern Ireland01/01/1960
01/07/1993 – 30/06/1994Viv AndersonEngland29/07/1956
01/12/1989 – 05/05/1993Mel MachinEngland16/04/1945
01/07/1985 – 08/11/1989Allan ClarkeEngland31/07/1946
01/07/1978 – 30/09/1980Allan ClarkeEngland31/07/1946
01/07/1973 – 30/06/1978Jim IleyEngland15/12/1935
01/07/1971 – 30/06/1972John McSeveneyScotland08/02/1931
01/07/1953 – 30/06/1960Tim WardEngland17/09/1917
01/07/1929 – 30/06/1930Arthur FaircloughEngland00/03/1873
01/07/1904 – 30/06/1912Arthur FaircloughEngland00/03/1873
01/07/1898 – 30/06/1901Arthur FaircloughEngland00/03/1873

Barnsley Trophies

HonourPositionYear
FA CupRunner-up1909-10
FA CupWinner1911-12
Division Three (North)Champion1933-34
Division Three (North)Champion1938-39
Division Three (North)Runner-up1953-54
Division Three (North)Champion1954-55
League Division FourRunner-up1967-68
League Division ThreeRunner-up1980-81
League Division 1Runner-up1996-97
Football League TrophyWinner2015-16
League OneRunner-up2018-19

Summary

Barnsley Football Club was founded in 1887 and has played their home games at Oakwell Stadium since their inception. The stadium is located in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England and has a capacity of 23,287 spectators. The club’s greatest achievement came in 1912 when they won the FA Cup. They have also won the Football League One playoffs in 2006 and gained promotion to the Premier League in 1997.

In terms of their style of play, Barnsley FC is known for their high-pressing and aggressive style, with a focus on attacking and counter-attacking play. The club has a reputation for producing talented young players and has a successful youth academy system. In recent years, Barnsley has been successful in the Championship, often finishing in the top half of the table and challenging for promotion. Overall, Barnsley FC is a respected and beloved institution in the world of English football, known for their passionate supporters and their commitment to attractive, attacking football.

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