Match report

Barnsley Defeats Blackpool 2-1 in League One Clash

Barnsley
Barnsley
2–1
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Jan 17, 2026

Barnsley secured victory over Blackpool in the latest League One encounter with a narrow 2-1 win. Despite an early setback, Barnsley's persistence paid off as they clinched their second consecutive home win. Key moments included David McGoldrick’s brace and Blackpool’s spirited response.

Key Facts

  • • Barnsley scored first through David McGoldrick at the 27th minute.
  • • Blackpool equalized with a goal from A. Fletcher in the 74th minute.
  • • David McGoldrick secured Barnsley's win with another goal in stoppage time (90th minute).
  • • John Bland and Adam Phillips received yellow cards for Barnsley, while Zak Ashworth and George Honeyman were cautioned for Blackpool.

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Goodman (G)
  • 27 T. Watson (D)
  • 15 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 5 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 14 N. Ogbeta (D)
  • 8 A. Phillips (M)
  • 30 J. Bland (M)
  • 7 C. O'Keeffe (M)
  • 22 P. Kelly (M)
  • 19 R. Cleary (M)
  • 10 D. McGoldrick (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 K. Flavell
  • 6 M. de Gevigney
  • 17 G. Gent
  • 29 C. Barratt
  • 39 L. Farrell
  • 45 V. Yoganathan

Blackpool

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 12 K. Grant (D)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 26 Z. Ashworth (D)
  • 2 A. Lyons (M)
  • 19 J. Bowler (M)
  • 6 J. Brown (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 22 C. Hamilton (M)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (F)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 7 L. Evans
  • 9 N. Ennis
  • 23 S. Banks
  • 28 R. Finnigan
  • 41 T. Bondo
  • 46 O. Nwankwo

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    17' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bland

    Foul

  2. Barnsley
    27' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. McGoldrick
  3. Blackpool
    36' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Ashworth

    Foul

  4. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bland · On: Vimal Yoganathan
  5. Blackpool
    52' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lyons · On: S. Banks
  6. Blackpool
    53' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    G. Honeyman

    Foul

  7. Blackpool
    70' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: N. Ennis
  8. Blackpool
    71' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Josh Bowler · On: L. Evans
  9. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fletcher · Assist: G. Honeyman
  10. Blackpool
    80' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jordan Brown · On: R. Finnigan
  11. Barnsley
    83' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Phillips

    Foul

  12. Barnsley
    85' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cleary · On: L. Farrell
  13. Barnsley
    90' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. McGoldrick · Assist: P. Kelly

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Blackpool
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 82% 76%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 448 320
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.59 0.97
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 366 242
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnsley took the lead in the 27th minute with David McGoldrick scoring the opening goal.
  • ▸ Blackpool's momentum shifted when they equalized through A. Fletcher, bringing them back into contention at 1-1.
  • ▸ David McGoldrick’s late goal in the 90th minute sealed Barnsley's victory and doused Blackpool's comeback hopes.