Blackpool v Barnsley prediction
Team pages: Blackpool · Barnsley · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Blackpool v Barnsley, League One on Tue, 09 Feb 2027 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Blackpool host Barnsley in League One on Tuesday 9 February (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Blackpool are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Barnsley are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Nine of Blackpool’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Blackpool’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Blackpool have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.71. Blackpool have scored 13 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Blackpool have conceded 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
10 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Barnsley have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 1.71. Barnsley have scored nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Barnsley have conceded 17 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Blackpool (20th) and Barnsley (21st) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Blackpool the stronger side, 21 rating points above Barnsley (Blackpool 1374, Barnsley 1353, after at least 244 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 2 September 2026, finished Barnsley 2–1 Blackpool.
Team news
Predicted Blackpool XI (4-1-3-2): B. Peacock-Farrell, J. Williams, O. Casey, F. Munroe, J. Earl, K. Anderson, J. Bowler, A. Morgan, G. Honeyman, T. Bloxham, J. Yates — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joshua Bowler (5.0 per match over 11 appearances, three goals and one assist) and Karoy Anderson (4.6 per match over 10 appearances, one goal) have been Blackpool’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Blackpool (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joshua Bowler averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 931 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Karoy Anderson averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 1008 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Barnsley XI (4-2-3-1): R. Ravenhill, A. Kay, C. O'Riordan, T. Noslin, S. Gale, P. Kelly, C. McGeehan, R. Cleary, J. Bland, L. Alker, M. Kirk — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Kay (5.5 per match over 12 appearances, two assists) and Reyes Cleary (5.0 per match over 12 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Barnsley’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Barnsley (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Kay averages 3.2 tackles per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Reyes Cleary averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 924 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League One · Bloomfield Road
- Head-to-head (last 6): Blackpool 3 · draws 0 · Barnsley 3 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Blackpool 0W 1D 4L · Barnsley 0W 2D 3L
Blackpool v Barnsley (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Blackpool for / against | Line | Barnsley for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.38 for · 6.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.5 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.38 for · 18.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 19.13 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.88 for · 7.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.63 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 14 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.38 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Blackpool
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lyons n 8 | 36.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Z. Ashworth n 8 | 76 | 2.1 | 1.3 | — |
| J. Yates n 8 | 62 | 2 | 0.7 | — |
| Karoy Anderson n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 1.1 | — |
| Finley Munroe n 8 | 63.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Bowler n 8 | 82.6 | 2.3 | 1 |
| L. Clarkson n 8 | 38.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Karoy Anderson n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| D. Taylor n 8 | 46.8 | 1.4 | 1 |
| J. Yates n 8 | 62 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 57 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| D. Charles n 8 | 43.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| L. Clarkson n 8 | 38.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
| D. Taylor n 8 | 46.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| T. Bloxham n 8 | 66.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Finley Munroe n 8 | 63.5 | 4.1 |
| G. Honeyman n 8 | 57.8 | 2.7 |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 57 | 2.6 |
| Karoy Anderson n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| J. Williams n 8 | 82 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Peacock-Farrell n 8 | 90 | 4.8 |
Barnsley
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Touré n 8 | 38.3 | 4.1 | 1.2 | — |
| Noah Philip Town n 6 | 17.3 | 2.6 | 0 | — |
| T. Adeyemo n 8 | 77.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 | — |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 46.4 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| Leo Farrell n 8 | 22.3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 79.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 46.4 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| M. Kirk n 8 | 50.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 59.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| T. Noslin n 8 | 81.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 79.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| C. McGeehan n 8 | 84.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Clayton Taylor n 8 | 26.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| B. Touré n 8 | 38.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Vimal Yoganathan n 8 | 67.9 | 3.1 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| Ziyad Mallah n 8 | 67.4 | 2.3 |
| T. Noslin n 8 | 81.3 | 2.2 |
| Luke William Alker n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kieran Flavell n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Rogan Ravenhill n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Blackpool v Barnsley — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-02 Barnsley 2–1 Blackpool
- 2026-01-17 Barnsley 2–1 Blackpool
- 2025-09-20 Blackpool 1–0 Barnsley
- 2025-03-08 Barnsley 0–3 Blackpool
- 2024-10-19 Blackpool 1–2 Barnsley
- 2024-04-20 Blackpool 3–2 Barnsley
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Blackpool and Barnsley?
- In their last 6 meetings, Blackpool won 3, Barnsley won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Blackpool and Barnsley?
- Recent form — Blackpool 0W 1D 4L; Barnsley 0W 2D 3L.
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