Barnsley vs Blackpool Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 02/09
The encounter between Barnsley and Blackpool is set to kick off at 19:45 on Wednesday, 02/09.
This EFL League One fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Barnsley Win
Why we predict Barnsley to win the match
Our prediction is Barnsley to win the match.
We anticipate Barnsley to make the most of their home advantage, controlling key phases of play and ultimately taking all three points.
Key Betting Insights
Barnsley
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
4 matches against Blackpool ended in a draw
Blackpool
Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Barnsley Win: 5/4
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Barnsley Preview
Barnsley has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0.5 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 0 goals (0 per game) and conceded 1 (0.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Barnsley has played 60 matches, scoring 87 goals (1.45 per match) and conceding 103 (1.72 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Barnsley
Goals Scored:90
Goals Conceded:104
Average Goals Scored:1.48
Average Goals Conceded:1.7
Wins:21
Goal Difference:-14
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Leyton Orient
1 - 3
Barnsley
W
25/08
Barnsley
3 - 2
Crewe Alexandra
W
22/08
Doncaster Rovers
0 - 0
Barnsley
D
15/08
Barnsley
0 - 1
Bromley
L
08/08
Barnsley
1 - 1
Wigan Athletic
D
Barnsley to win the match: 23/20
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Blackpool Preview
Across 2 EFL League One matches, Blackpool has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2 points per fixture. In those games they scored 3 (1.5 per match) and conceded 2 (1 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Blackpool has earned 23 wins from 58 matches across all competitions, scoring 77 goals (1.33 per match) and conceding 83 (1.43 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Blackpool
Goals Scored:81
Goals Conceded:83
Average Goals Scored:1.37
Average Goals Conceded:1.41
Wins:24
Goal Difference:-2
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Blackpool
4 - 0
Peterborough United
W
25/08
Blackpool
1 - 4
Lincoln City
L
22/08
Stockport County
1 - 2
Blackpool
W
15/08
Blackpool
1 - 1
Wycombe Wanderers
D
08/08
Grimsby Town
1 - 3
Blackpool
W
Blackpool to win the match: 9/5
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Statistical Insights for Barnsley vs Blackpool
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Barnsley vs Blackpool fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
D
L
D
1.6
Home
W
L
D
L
D
1
Away
W
D
W
L
L
1.4
Blackpool
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
W
D
W
2
Home
W
L
D
W
W
2
Away
W
W
W
W
L
2.4
Favourite
Home Win
6/5
45.05%
Draw
5/2
28.57%
Away Win
9/5
35.71%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Barnsley
7
last 5 matches
Blackpool
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Blackpool scored +57% more goals than Barnsley in the last 5 matches.
Barnsley and Blackpool goals scored count, last 5 matches
Leyton Orient
3
Crewe Alexandra
3
Doncaster Rovers
0
Bromley
0
Wigan Athletic
1
4
Peterborough United
1
Lincoln City
2
Stockport County
1
Wycombe Wanderers
3
Grimsby Town
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Barnsley
5
last 5 matches
Blackpool
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Blackpool conceded +40% more goals than Barnsley in the last 5 matches.
Barnsley and Blackpool goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Leyton Orient
1
Crewe Alexandra
2
Doncaster Rovers
0
Bromley
1
Wigan Athletic
1
0
Peterborough United
4
Lincoln City
1
Stockport County
1
Wycombe Wanderers
1
Grimsby Town
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Key metrics
Corners
Barnsley
55
last 5 matches
Blackpool
15
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Barnsley received +267% more corners than Blackpool in the last 5 matches.
Barnsley and Blackpool corners count, last 5 matches
Leyton Orient
10
Crewe Alexandra
20
Doncaster Rovers
4
Bromley
12
Wigan Athletic
9
3
Peterborough United
1
Lincoln City
2
Stockport County
5
Wycombe Wanderers
4
Grimsby Town
Key metrics
Cards
Barnsley
11
last 5 matches
Blackpool
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Barnsley received +57% more cards than Blackpool in the last 5 matches.
Barnsley and Blackpool cards count, last 5 matches
Leyton Orient
4
Crewe Alexandra
2
Doncaster Rovers
1
Bromley
3
Wigan Athletic
1
0
Peterborough United
3
Lincoln City
1
Stockport County
2
Wycombe Wanderers
1
Grimsby Town
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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