Doncaster v Barnsley result

Full-time · Doncaster 1–2 Barnsley

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Doncaster 1–2 Barnsley — Barnsley won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Barnsley won 2–1 at Doncaster in League One on Saturday 8 November. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Doncaster out-shot Barnsley 18 to 10 and created the better chances, 1.27 xG to 0.68 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Barnsley: Vimal Yoganathan (33’, assisted by Reyes Cleary) and Davis Keillor-Dunn (68’, assisted by Patrick Kelly); Doncaster: Luke Molyneux (38’, assisted by B. Sharp).

Discipline

Darren Drysdale, England showed four yellow cards — against 4.5 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Doncaster: T. Nixon (90+5’); Barnsley: Vimal Yoganathan (55’), M. Roberts (75’) and Luca Connell (88’).

What it changes

Doncaster move down from 12th to 17th (15 league matches played).

Barnsley move up from 10th to ninth (13 league matches played).

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Luke Molyneux (Doncaster) 10.1, Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley) 7.1 and Patrick Kelly (Barnsley) 7.0 led the match.

Next up

Doncaster next host Sheffield Wednesday on 24 October 2026.

Barnsley next travel to Reading on 24 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Doncaster: Doncaster v Sheffield Wednesday, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Barnsley: Reading v Barnsley, Saturday 24 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Doncaster 1–2 Barnsley · League One
  • Referee: Darren Drysdale, England
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Doncaster 0 · draws 2 · Barnsley 0 · 1 goals/game
  • Recent form: Doncaster 1W 2D 2L · Barnsley 1W 2D 2L

Doncaster 1–2 Barnsley (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

0.75 / 1.25
Goals
against 1.88 / 2.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4 / 5.71
Corners
against 6.14 / 6.43 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.29 / 2.71
Shots on target
against 4.57 / 5.57 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.13 / 1.63
Cards
against 1.13 / 1.88 · 0 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4.5 yellows
Referee · Darren Drysdale, England
1.67 home / 2.83 away
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2025. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameDoncaster for / againstLineBarnsley for / against
Goals scored
0.75 for · 1.88 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 2.25 against n 8
Corners won
4 for · 6.14 against n 7
9.5standard
5.71 for · 6.43 against n 7
Shots
12.29 for · 12.86 against n 7
19.5standard
11.43 for · 13.57 against n 7
Shots on target
3.29 for · 4.57 against n 7
8.5standard
2.71 for · 5.57 against n 7
Fouls committed
8.29 for · 10.86 against n 7
21.5standard
10.71 for · 12.57 against n 7
Cards shown
1.13 for · 1.13 against n 8
3.5standard
1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8

Referee: Darren Drysdale, England — 4.5 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 24.17 fouls over 6 matches (1.67 to the home side, 2.83 to the away side).

Doncaster
Doncaster — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
T. Olusanya n 824
4.77/3
2.33/2
—
J. Senior n 849.9
1.45/1
1.64/2
J. Rooney
O. Bailey n 890
1.37/3
0.64/1
—
R. Gotts n 837.1
1.24/0
0.62/0
—
B. Hanlan n 827.3
1.23/0
2.54/2
—
Doncaster — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Olusanya n 824
2.35/0
0.51/0
L. Molyneux n 864.5
1.96/4
0.94/1
D. Ajayi n 833.9
1.74/1
00/0
G. Middleton n 853.8
1.34/2
0.83/1
O. Bailey n 890
1.16/3
0.63/2
Doncaster — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
B. Sharp n 880.9
0.32/0
00/0
J. Maxwell n 880.9
00/0
0.32/0
J. Gibson n 841.3
00/0
0.31/0
O. Bailey n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
L. Molyneux n 864.5
00/0
0.21/0
Doncaster — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Maxwell n 880.9
3.57/7
T. Nixon n 887.1
2.88/5
S. Grehan n 880.1
2.78/6
J. Sterry n 879
2.76/5
C. O'Riordan n 874.8
2.36/5
Barnsley
Barnsley — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Cleary n 854.6
3.18/4
1.45/1
—
N. Farrugia n 838.9
2.36/2
2.95/2
—
M. de Gevigney n 871.9
1.76/4
2.35/5
—
Vimal Yoganathan n 833.8
1.33/1
3.35/3
—
J. Rooney n 876.5
1.25/3
0.43/0
J. Senior
Barnsley — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Patrick Kelly n 844.1
25/3
0.82/1
D. Keillor-Dunn n 884.1
1.96/4
1.13/3
D. McGoldrick n 872.4
1.95/4
0.32/0
R. Cleary n 854.6
1.43/2
13/1
A. Phillips n 875.6
1.36/3
0.64/0
Barnsley — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Keillor-Dunn n 884.1
0.53/1
00/0
A. Phillips n 875.6
0.32/0
0.11/0
R. Cleary n 854.6
0.42/0
00/0
Patrick Kelly n 844.1
0.31/0
00/0
N. Farrugia n 838.9
00/0
0.31/0
Barnsley — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Farrugia n 838.9
3.26/3
T. Watson n 865.4
2.88/4
Patrick Kelly n 844.1
2.85/2
J. Rooney n 876.5
2.56/5
L. Connell n 885.9
2.47/6

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
DoncasterBarnsley
53%Possession47%
1.27Expected goals (xG)0.68
18Shots10
5Shots on target4
8Shots off target5
5Blocked shots1
14Shots inside the box6
5Corners8
2Offsides1
5Fouls11
1Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves4
351Passes324
74%Pass accuracy72%

Doncaster player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
T. Lo-Tutala9000000006.5
C. O'Riordan9000001206.6
J. Senior9000100006
O. Bailey9000211406.9
G. Broadbent9000000507.3
L. Molyneux9010115108.5
B. Sharp9001221007.3
M. Pearson7800000106.2
H. Clifton7300300406.9
J. Gibson7300301206.7
S. Grehan4500000306.9
T. Nixon sub45000013Y6.3
G. Middleton sub1700002006.9
R. Gotts sub1700000006.5
B. Hanlan sub1200110006.9

Barnsley player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Mahoney9000000007.9
T. Watson9000001507.2
M. Roberts90000000Y7.3
J. Shepherd9000001106.9
Jonathan Bland9000001206.7
L. Connell90001011Y6.3
Patrick Kelly9001004106.5
R. Cleary9001102106.5
Vimal Yoganathan81103203Y7.7
D. McGoldrick6200210006.6
J. Rooney4500000306.3
N. Ogbeta sub4500100307.2
D. Keillor-Dunn sub2810110007.6
N. Farrugia sub900000106.3

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 Doncaster v Barnsley — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
DoncasterDLLDW
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
BarnsleyLDDLW
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Doncaster 0 · 2 draws · Barnsley 0 · 1 goals/game
  • 2019-03-15 Doncaster 0–0 Barnsley
  • 2018-11-24 Barnsley 1–1 Doncaster
League standing · 2025/26
Doncaster#14 pos60 pts46 pl-19 GD
Barnsley#15 pos59 pts46 pl-5 GD
Goals per game
Doncaster scored1.09
Barnsley scored1.48
Doncaster conceded1.5
Barnsley conceded1.59

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Barnsley?
In their last 2 meetings, Doncaster won 0, Barnsley won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Doncaster and Barnsley?
Recent form — Doncaster 1W 2D 2L; Barnsley 1W 2D 2L.

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