Barnsley v Doncaster result
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Barnsley 0–1 Doncaster — Doncaster won this League One match.
The result
Doncaster won 1–0 at Barnsley in League One on Saturday 21 March. Barnsley are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Doncaster are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Doncaster: E. Lee (65’ pen).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Barnsley 1.41, Doncaster 1.48, from 17 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
D. Rock showed four yellow cards — against 3.1 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Barnsley: C. O'Keeffe (64’) and T. Watson (74’); Doncaster: Robbie Gotts (54’) and Thimothée Lo-Tutala (74’).
What it changes
Barnsley move down from 12th to 13th (37 league matches played). Barnsley have scored 68 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Barnsley have conceded 73 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.
Doncaster move up from 17th to 15th (38 league matches played). Doncaster have scored 50 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Doncaster have conceded 69 goals, the sixth-most of the 24 clubs.
Doncaster recorded the only away win among the 12 finished matches of round 39.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, E. Lee (Doncaster) 6.6, Jack Senior (Doncaster) 5.1 and Owen Bailey (Doncaster) 4.1 led the match.
Head-to-head
Barnsley are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Doncaster, every meeting checked.
Next up
Barnsley next travel to Wigan on 14 November 2026.
Doncaster next host Leyton Orient on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Barnsley: Wigan v Barnsley, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Doncaster: Doncaster v Leyton Orient, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Barnsley 0–1 Doncaster · League One
- Referee: D. Rock
- Head-to-head (last 3): Barnsley 1 · draws 2 · Doncaster 0 · 1.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Barnsley 1W 3D 1L · Doncaster 1W 2D 2L
Barnsley 0–1 Doncaster (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barnsley for / against | Line | Doncaster for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.88 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.25 for · 15.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.88 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.38 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.13 for · 8.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.13 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: D. Rock — 3.1 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 20.2 fouls over 10 matches.
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Barnsley
Barnsley Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mahoney | 25 | 902250 min | 622.5 /90 | 441.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
Barnsley Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Shepherd | 36 | 853042 min | 250.7 /90 | 240.7 /90 | 431.3 /90 | 2106.2 /90 | 260.8 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
| T. Watson | 32 | 732350 min | 572.2 /90 | 301.1 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 1646.3 /90 | 281.1 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| N. Ogbeta | 23 | 691598 min | 352 /90 | 181 /90 | 50.3 /90 | 804.5 /90 | 100.6 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| M. de Gevigney | 22 | 771687 min | 311.7 /90 | 261.4 /90 | 201.1 /90 | 1377.3 /90 | 251.3 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| C. O'Keeffe | 16 | 831328 min | 271.8 /90 | 221.5 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 886 /90 | 261.8 /90 | 50.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Phillips n 8 | 63.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | J. Gibson |
| J. Shepherd n 8 | 85.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | — |
| L. Connell n 8 | 90 | 1 | 0.6 | R. Gotts |
| Jonathan Bland n 8 | 64.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | — |
| T. Watson n 8 | 61.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Phillips n 8 | 63.1 | 0.9 |
| J. Shepherd n 8 | 85.1 | 0.7 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| Jonathan Bland n 8 | 64.9 | 1.6 |
| T. Watson n 8 | 61.5 | 2 |
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Barnsley Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Keillor-Dunn | 28 | 812269 min | 130.5 /90 | 10 /90 | 481.9 /90 | 301.2 /90 | 190.8 /90 | 220.9 /90 |
| Leo Farrell | 3 | 2061 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 23 /90 | 11.5 /90 | 11.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Phillips | 37 | 692565 min | 80.3 /90 | 40.1 /90 | 311.1 /90 | 160.6 /90 | 401.4 /90 | 90.3 /90 |
| L. Connell | 34 | 872959 min | 40.1 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 250.8 /90 | 120.4 /90 | 621.9 /90 | 140.4 /90 |
| Jonathan Bland | 34 | 712421 min | 00 /90 | 10 /90 | 170.6 /90 | 80.3 /90 | 180.7 /90 | 110.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Phillips n 8 | 63.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| J. Shepherd n 8 | 85.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Jonathan Bland n 8 | 64.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| T. Watson n 8 | 61.5 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Phillips n 8 | 63.1 | 0 | 0.2 |
| J. Shepherd n 8 | 85.1 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jonathan Bland n 8 | 64.9 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Watson n 8 | 61.5 | 0 | 0 |
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Doncaster
Doncaster Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Lo-Tutala | 26 | 902340 min | 632.4 /90 | 431.7 /90 | 10 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Lo-Tutala n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
Doncaster Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. McGrath | 29 | 842443 min | 291.1 /90 | 321.2 /90 | 170.6 /90 | 1505.5 /90 | 281 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| J. Senior | 29 | 732110 min | 502.1 /90 | 251.1 /90 | 140.6 /90 | 1406 /90 | 210.9 /90 | 60.3 /90 |
| J. Sterry | 24 | 791899 min | 502.4 /90 | 160.8 /90 | 70.3 /90 | 1105.2 /90 | 301.4 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| M. Pearson | 22 | 821794 min | 231.2 /90 | 201 /90 | 80.4 /90 | 1507.5 /90 | 170.9 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| J. Maxwell | 22 | 761668 min | 573.1 /90 | 301.6 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 1297 /90 | 100.5 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Bailey n 8 | 90 | 1.6 | 1.3 | — |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 89.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 | — |
| J. Gibson n 8 | 40.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | A. Phillips |
| B. Sharp n 8 | 31.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | — |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 81.1 | 1.8 | 2.6 | L. Connell |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| O. Bailey n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 89.4 | 1.6 |
| J. Gibson n 8 | 40.8 | 1.7 |
| B. Sharp n 8 | 31.8 | 0 |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 81.1 | 1.5 |
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Doncaster Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Sharp | 32 | 541743 min | 30.2 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 221.1 /90 | 120.6 /90 | 110.6 /90 | 60.3 /90 |
| B. Hanlan | 25 | 591463 min | 50.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 161 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 70.4 /90 | 100.6 /90 |
| Francis Okoronkwo | 4 | 69277 min | 10.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 51.6 /90 | 20.6 /90 | 31 /90 | 31 /90 |
| O. Bailey | 42 | 873649 min | 140.3 /90 | 50.1 /90 | 551.4 /90 | 280.7 /90 | 391 /90 | 110.3 /90 |
| L. Molyneux | 40 | 823284 min | 80.2 /90 | 90.2 /90 | 541.5 /90 | 250.7 /90 | 541.5 /90 | 561.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Bailey n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 89.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| J. Gibson n 8 | 40.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| B. Sharp n 8 | 31.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 81.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Bailey n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 89.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| J. Gibson n 8 | 40.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| B. Sharp n 8 | 31.8 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 81.1 | 0 | 0.3 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Barnsley | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | Possession | 45% |
| 1.41 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.48 |
| 17 | Shots | 9 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 10 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 4 | Corners | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 3 |
| 8 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 444 | Passes | 364 |
| 78% | Pass accuracy | 72% |
Barnsley Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Goodman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. O'Keeffe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| E. O'Connell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Shepherd | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Patrick Kelly | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. Connell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| D. McGoldrick | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. Watson | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 6.6 |
| A. Phillips | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Cleary | 71 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Banks | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Jonathan Bland sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Vimal Yoganathan sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Lennon sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| N. Ogbeta sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Doncaster Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Lo-Tutala | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. Sterry | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| N. Byrne | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| M. Pearson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| J. Senior | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Gotts | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Y | 7.2 |
| O. Bailey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| B. Hanlan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| J. Gibson | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| E. Lee | 79 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Middleton | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| H. Adelakun sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. Clifton sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Broadbent sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Barnsley v Doncaster — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-11-08 Doncaster 1–2 Barnsley
- 2019-03-15 Doncaster 0–0 Barnsley
- 2018-11-24 Barnsley 1–1 Doncaster
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Doncaster?
- In their last 3 meetings, Barnsley won 1, Doncaster won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
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- Recent form — Barnsley 1W 3D 1L; Doncaster 1W 2D 2L.
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