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Blackburn Rovers vs Barnsley – Head to head record, results & stats

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Blackburn Rovers

W L D W W
15
meetings
50 goals total
Last: 22 Jul 2023
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Barnsley

L W D L L
8
Blackburn Rovers wins
3
Draws
4
Barnsley wins
53% 20% 27%
27
Goals scored
23

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Match averages

3.33
Avg goals / game
73%
Both to score
67%
Over 2.5 goals
1 / 4
Clean sheets (Blackburn… / Barnsley)

Biggest wins

All meetings (15)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
22 Jul 2023 Barnsley 3 - 4 Blackburn Rovers W International Club Friend…
29 Dec 2021 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Barnsley W English Football League C…
18 Sep 2021 Barnsley 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers D English Football League C…
17 Feb 2021 Barnsley 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers L English Football League C…
28 Nov 2020 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Barnsley W English Football League C…
30 Jun 2020 Barnsley 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers L English Football League C…
23 Nov 2019 Blackburn Rovers 3 - 2 Barnsley W English Football League C…
08 Apr 2017 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Barnsley L English Football League C…
26 Dec 2016 Barnsley 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers L English Football League C…
28 Jan 2014 Barnsley 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers D English Football League C…
24 Aug 2013 Blackburn Rovers 5 - 2 Barnsley W English Football League C…
29 Dec 2012 Barnsley 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers W English Football League C…
18 Sep 2012 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Barnsley W English Football League C…
29 Mar 1998 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Barnsley W English Premier League
30 Oct 1997 Barnsley 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers D English Premier League

By venue

At Blackburn Rovers 6W 0D 1L
At Barnsley 3W 3D 2L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Blackbu… D Barnsley
2023 1 0 0
2021 1 1 1
2020 1 0 1
2019 1 0 0
2017 0 0 1
2016 0 0 1
2014 0 1 0
2013 1 0 0
2012 2 0 0
1998 1 0 0
1997 0 1 0
First meeting
30 Oct 1997

About this head-to-head

Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley have met 15 times on record. Blackburn Rovers lead with 8 wins, Barnsley have won 4 times and the two clubs have drawn 3 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 30 October 1997.

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Across their recorded meetings, Blackburn Rovers have found the net 27 times against Barnsley, while Barnsley have scored 23 times in reply — a combined 50 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 22 July 2023, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1997. Follow every upcoming Blackburn Rovers versus Barnsley clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

Blackburn Rovers vs Barnsley — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley played each other?

Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley have met 15 times on record, with the first meeting on 30 October 1997.

Who has won more, Blackburn Rovers or Barnsley?

Blackburn Rovers have the edge with 8 wins to Barnsley's 4, with 3 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when Blackburn Rovers play Barnsley?

Their meetings produce 3.33 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 73% of them.