Skip to content

First Division

History

Seasons

Every season we hold for Barnsley, newest first. Pos is where they finished in the table, P the matches played, W, D and L the wins, draws and losses, and Pts the points. A trophy marks a title.

Barnsley season by season
SeasonDivision#PWDLGFGAPts
2024-25League One1246171019697361
2023-24League OnePromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals)646211312826476
2022-23League OnePromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals)44626812804786
2021-22ChampionshipRelegation - League One244661228337330
2020-21ChampionshipPromotion - Premier League (Play Offs: Semi-finals)54623914585078
2019-20Championship2146121321496949
2018-19League OnePromotion - Championship24626137803991
2017-18ChampionshipRelegation - League One224691423487241
Show all 28 seasons

Head-to-head

How Barnsley have done against each team in First Division, across every match we hold between them, past seasons and cups included. W, D and L are wins, draws and losses. The teams they have met most come first; open one to see the last meetings.

  • Bristol CityBarnsley: won 8, drew 10, lost 16 of 34 meetingsBristol City have won 16 of their 34 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 8, drew 10, lost 16 of 34 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 50, Bristol City 62

    The meetings we hold go back to September 29, 1998.

    Last meetings with Bristol City, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Barnsley FC 2, Bristol City FC 0Championship 2021-22
    2. Lost
      Bristol City FC 2, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2021-22
    3. Won
      Bristol City FC 0, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2020-21
    4. Drew
      Barnsley FC 2, Bristol City FC 2Championship 2020-21
    5. Lost
      Bristol City 1, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2019-20
    Go to the Bristol City team page
  • QPRBarnsley: won 11, drew 6, lost 15 of 32 meetingsQPR have won 15 of their 32 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 11, drew 6, lost 15 of 32 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 42, QPR 51

    The meetings we hold go back to November 4, 1998.

    Last meetings with QPR, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Barnsley FC 1, Queens Park Rangers FC 0Championship 2021-22
    2. Drew
      Queens Park Rangers FC 2, Barnsley FC 2Championship 2021-22
    3. Won
      Queens Park Rangers FC 1, Barnsley FC 3Championship 2020-21
    4. Won
      Barnsley FC 3, Queens Park Rangers FC 0Championship 2020-21
    5. Won
      Queens Park Rangers 0, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2019-20
    Go to the QPR team page
  • BirminghamBarnsley: won 8, drew 7, lost 15 of 30 meetingsBirmingham have won 15 of their 30 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 8, drew 7, lost 15 of 30 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 35, Birmingham 47

    The meetings we hold go back to August 29, 1998.

    Last meetings with Birmingham, results for Barnsley

    1. Lost
      Birmingham City 6, Barnsley FC 2League One 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Barnsley FC 1, Birmingham City 2League One 2024-25
    3. Lost
      Birmingham City FC 2, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2021-22
    4. Drew
      Barnsley FC 1, Birmingham City FC 1Championship 2021-22
    5. Won
      Barnsley FC 1, Birmingham City FC 0Championship 2020-21
    Go to the Birmingham team page
  • HuddersfieldBarnsley: won 10, drew 5, lost 12 of 27 meetingsHuddersfield have won 12 of their 27 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 10, drew 5, lost 12 of 27 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 40, Huddersfield 38

    The meetings we hold go back to November 27, 1998.

    Last meetings with Huddersfield, results for Barnsley

    1. Lost
      Barnsley FC 1, Huddersfield Town 2League One 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Huddersfield Town 2, Barnsley FC 0League One 2024-25
    3. Lost
      Huddersfield Town AFC 2, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2021-22
    4. Lost
      Huddersfield Town 1, Barnsley FC 0FA Cup 2021-22
    5. Drew
      Barnsley FC 1, Huddersfield Town AFC 1Championship 2021-22
    Go to the Huddersfield team page
  • IpswichBarnsley: won 5, drew 8, lost 13 of 26 meetingsIpswich have won 13 of their 26 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 5, drew 8, lost 13 of 26 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 30, Ipswich 48

    The meetings we hold go back to November 14, 1998.

    Last meetings with Ipswich, results for Barnsley

    1. Lost
      Barnsley FC 0, Ipswich Town 3League One 2022-23
    2. Drew
      Ipswich Town 2, Barnsley FC 2League One 2022-23
    3. Lost
      Ipswich Town 1, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2017-18
    4. Lost
      Barnsley FC 1, Ipswich Town 2Championship 2017-18
    5. Drew
      Barnsley FC 1, Ipswich Town 1Championship 2016-17
    Go to the Ipswich team page
  • Sheffield UtdBarnsley: won 7, drew 10, lost 8 of 25 meetingsSheffield Utd have won 8 of their 25 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 7, drew 10, lost 8 of 25 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 27, Sheffield Utd 29

    The meetings we hold go back to October 17, 1998.

    Last meetings with Sheffield Utd, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Barnsley FC 1, Sheffield United 0EFL Cup 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Sheffield United FC 2, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2021-22
    3. Lost
      Barnsley FC 2, Sheffield United FC 3Championship 2021-22
    4. Won
      Barnsley FC 3, Sheffield United 2Championship 2017-18
    5. Lost
      Sheffield United 1, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2017-18
    Go to the Sheffield Utd team page
  • Crystal PalaceBarnsley: won 9, drew 5, lost 10 of 24 meetingsCrystal Palace have won 10 of their 24 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 9, drew 5, lost 10 of 24 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 23, Crystal Palace 24

    The meetings we hold go back to August 12, 1997.

    Last meetings with Crystal Palace, results for Barnsley

    1. Drew
      Crystal Palace 0, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2012-13
    2. Drew
      Barnsley FC 1, Crystal Palace 1Championship 2012-13
    3. Lost
      Crystal Palace 1, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2011-12
    4. Won
      Barnsley FC 2, Crystal Palace 1Championship 2011-12
    5. Lost
      Crystal Palace 2, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2010-11
    Go to the Crystal Palace team page
  • NorwichBarnsley: won 4, drew 7, lost 12 of 23 meetingsNorwich have won 12 of their 23 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 4, drew 7, lost 12 of 23 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 18, Norwich 38

    The meetings we hold go back to September 8, 1998.

    Last meetings with Norwich, results for Barnsley

    1. Drew
      Barnsley FC 2, Norwich City FC 2Championship 2020-21
    2. Won
      Barnsley FC 1, Norwich City 0FA Cup 2020-21
    3. Lost
      Norwich City FC 1, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2020-21
    4. Drew
      Barnsley FC 1, Norwich City 1Championship 2017-18
    5. Drew
      Norwich City 1, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2017-18
    Go to the Norwich team page
Show all 23 teams
  • WatfordBarnsley: won 7, drew 5, lost 10 of 22 meetingsWatford have won 10 of their 22 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 7, drew 5, lost 10 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 20, Watford 29

    The meetings we hold go back to December 5, 1998.

    Last meetings with Watford, results for Barnsley

    1. Lost
      Watford FC 1, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2020-21
    2. Won
      Barnsley FC 1, Watford FC 0Championship 2020-21
    3. Lost
      Watford FC 3, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2013-14
    4. Lost
      Barnsley FC 1, Watford FC 5Championship 2013-14
    5. Won
      Barnsley FC 1, Watford FC 0Championship 2012-13
    Go to the Watford team page
  • BoltonBarnsley: won 4, drew 10, lost 7 of 21 meetingsBolton have won 7 of their 21 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 4, drew 10, lost 7 of 21 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 28, Bolton 33

    The meetings we hold go back to August 27, 1997.

    Last meetings with Bolton, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Barnsley FC 4, Bolton Wanderers 1League One 2024-25
    2. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Barnsley FC 2League One 2024-25
    3. Drew
      Barnsley FC 2, Bolton Wanderers 2League One 2023-24
    4. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Barnsley FC 1League One 2023-24
    5. Lost
      Barnsley FC 0, Bolton Wanderers 3League One 2022-23
    Go to the Bolton team page
  • Port ValeBarnsley: won 8, drew 5, lost 8 of 21 meetingsBarnsley and Port Vale have won 8 each in 21 meetings

    Barnsley: won 8, drew 5, lost 8 of 21 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 34, Port Vale 31

    The meetings we hold go back to October 11, 1998.

    Last meetings with Port Vale, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Port Vale FC 1, Barnsley FC 3FA Cup 2024-25
    2. Won
      Port Vale FC 2, Barnsley FC 3League One 2023-24
    3. Won
      Barnsley FC 7, Port Vale FC 0League One 2023-24
    4. Won
      Port Vale FC 1, Barnsley FC 3League One 2022-23
    5. Drew
      Barnsley FC 1, Port Vale FC 1League One 2022-23
    Go to the Port Vale team page
  • WolvesBarnsley: won 5, drew 3, lost 12 of 20 meetingsWolves have won 12 of their 20 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 5, drew 3, lost 12 of 20 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 19, Wolves 31

    The meetings we hold go back to October 31, 1998.

    Last meetings with Wolves, results for Barnsley

    1. Drew
      Barnsley FC 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0Championship 2017-18
    2. Lost
      Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2017-18
    3. Lost
      Barnsley FC 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 3Championship 2016-17
    4. Won
      Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Barnsley FC 4Championship 2016-17
    5. Won
      Barnsley FC 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Championship 2012-13
    Go to the Wolves team page
  • PortsmouthBarnsley: won 7, drew 4, lost 8 of 19 meetingsPortsmouth have won 8 of their 19 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 7, drew 4, lost 8 of 19 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 31, Portsmouth 32

    The meetings we hold go back to October 24, 1998.

    Last meetings with Portsmouth, results for Barnsley

    1. Lost
      Portsmouth FC 3, Barnsley FC 2League One 2023-24
    2. Lost
      Barnsley FC 2, Portsmouth FC 3League One 2023-24
    3. Won
      Barnsley FC 3, Portsmouth FC 1League One 2022-23
    4. Drew
      Portsmouth FC 1, Barnsley FC 1League One 2022-23
    5. Lost
      Portsmouth FC 4, Barnsley FC 2FA Cup 2019-20
    Go to the Portsmouth team page
  • West BromBarnsley: won 5, drew 7, lost 6 of 18 meetingsWest Brom have won 6 of their 18 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 5, drew 7, lost 6 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 24, West Brom 33

    The meetings we hold go back to August 8, 1998.

    Last meetings with West Brom, results for Barnsley

    1. Lost
      West Bromwich Albion FC 4, Barnsley FC 0Championship 2021-22
    2. Drew
      Barnsley FC 0, West Bromwich Albion FC 0Championship 2021-22
    3. Drew
      Barnsley FC 1, West Bromwich Albion 1Championship 2019-20
    4. Drew
      West Bromwich Albion 2, Barnsley FC 2Championship 2019-20
    5. Drew
      West Bromwich Albion 1, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2009-10
    Go to the West Brom team page
  • StockportBarnsley: won 6, drew 6, lost 4 of 16 meetingsBarnsley have won 6 of their 16 meetings with Stockport

    Barnsley: won 6, drew 6, lost 4 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 27, Stockport 27

    The meetings we hold go back to August 21, 1998.

    Last meetings with Stockport, results for Barnsley

    1. Lost
      Stockport County 2, Barnsley FC 1League One 2024-25
    2. Drew
      Barnsley FC 1, Stockport County 1League One 2024-25
    3. Drew
      Stockport County 2, Barnsley FC 2League One 2004-05
    4. Drew
      Barnsley FC 3, Stockport County 3League One 2004-05
    5. Won
      Stockport County 2, Barnsley FC 3Second Division 2003-04
    Go to the Stockport team page
  • TranmereBarnsley: won 6, drew 7, lost 3 of 16 meetingsBarnsley have won 6 of their 16 meetings with Tranmere

    Barnsley: won 6, drew 7, lost 3 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 21, Tranmere 17

    The meetings we hold go back to October 20, 1998.

    Last meetings with Tranmere, results for Barnsley

    1. Drew
      Barnsley FC 2, Tranmere Rovers 2Tranmere Rovers won 7-6 on penalties, which counts as a drawEFL Cup 2023-24
    2. Won
      Barnsley FC 2, Tranmere Rovers 0FA Cup 2020-21
    3. Won
      Tranmere Rovers 0, Barnsley FC 1League One 2005-06
    4. Won
      Barnsley FC 2, Tranmere Rovers 1League One 2005-06
    5. Drew
      Tranmere Rovers 1, Barnsley FC 1League One 2004-05
    Go to the Tranmere team page
  • CreweBarnsley: won 8, drew 2, lost 6 of 16 meetingsBarnsley have won 8 of their 16 meetings with Crewe

    Barnsley: won 8, drew 2, lost 6 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 25, Crewe 20

    The meetings we hold go back to August 15, 1998.

    Last meetings with Crewe, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Barnsley FC 3, Crewe Alexandra 0FA Cup 2022-23
    2. Won
      Crewe Alexandra 1, Barnsley FC 3FA Cup 2019-20
    3. Won
      Crewe Alexandra 1, Barnsley FC 2League One 2015-16
    4. Lost
      Barnsley FC 1, Crewe Alexandra 2League One 2015-16
    5. Won
      Barnsley FC 2, Crewe Alexandra 0League One 2014-15
    Go to the Crewe team page
  • SwindonBarnsley: won 7, drew 4, lost 5 of 16 meetingsBarnsley have won 7 of their 16 meetings with Swindon

    Barnsley: won 7, drew 4, lost 5 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 24, Swindon 21

    The meetings we hold go back to December 19, 1998.

    Last meetings with Swindon, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Swindon Town 0, Barnsley FC 1League One 2015-16
    2. Won
      Barnsley FC 4, Swindon Town 1League One 2015-16
    3. Lost
      Swindon Town 2, Barnsley FC 0League One 2014-15
    4. Lost
      Barnsley FC 0, Swindon Town 3League One 2014-15
    5. Won
      Swindon Town 0, Barnsley FC 3League One 2005-06
    Go to the Swindon team page
  • BradfordBarnsley: won 4, drew 5, lost 5 of 14 meetingsBradford have won 5 of their 14 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 4, drew 5, lost 5 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 15, Bradford 15

    The meetings we hold go back to September 26, 1998.

    Last meetings with Bradford, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Barnsley FC 3, Bradford City 0League One 2018-19
    2. Won
      Bradford City 0, Barnsley FC 2League One 2018-19
    3. Won
      Bradford City 0, Barnsley FC 1League One 2015-16
    4. Drew
      Barnsley FC 0, Bradford City 0League One 2015-16
    5. Lost
      Bradford City 1, Barnsley FC 0League One 2014-15
    Go to the Bradford team page
  • GrimsbyBarnsley: won 5, drew 3, lost 2 of 10 meetingsBarnsley have won 5 of their 10 meetings with Grimsby

    Barnsley: won 5, drew 3, lost 2 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 13, Grimsby 8

    The meetings we hold go back to September 12, 1998.

    Last meetings with Grimsby, results for Barnsley

    1. Lost
      Grimsby Town 6, Barnsley FC 1Second Division 2003-04
    2. Drew
      Barnsley FC 0, Grimsby Town 0Second Division 2003-04
    3. Drew
      Barnsley FC 0, Grimsby Town 0First Division 2001-02
    4. Lost
      Grimsby Town 1, Barnsley FC 0First Division 2001-02
    5. Won
      Grimsby Town 0, Barnsley FC 2First Division 2000-01
    Go to the Grimsby team page
  • Oxford UtdBarnsley: won 5, drew 1, lost 2 of 8 meetingsBarnsley have won 5 of their 8 meetings with Oxford Utd

    Barnsley: won 5, drew 1, lost 2 of 8 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 13, Oxford Utd 7

    The meetings we hold go back to August 31, 1998.

    Last meetings with Oxford Utd, results for Barnsley

    1. Won
      Oxford United 0, Barnsley FC 1League One 2023-24
    2. Lost
      Barnsley FC 1, Oxford United 3League One 2023-24
    3. Won
      Barnsley FC 2, Oxford United 0League One 2022-23
    4. Won
      Oxford United 1, Barnsley FC 2League One 2022-23
    5. Drew
      Oxford United 2, Barnsley FC 2League One 2018-19
    Go to the Oxford Utd team page
  • SunderlandBarnsley: won 3, drew 1, lost 4 of 8 meetingsSunderland have won 4 of their 8 meetings with Barnsley

    Barnsley: won 3, drew 1, lost 4 of 8 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 10, Sunderland 13

    The meetings we hold go back to November 21, 1998.

    Last meetings with Sunderland, results for Barnsley

    1. Drew
      Barnsley FC 0, Sunderland AFC 0League One 2018-19
    2. Lost
      Sunderland AFC 4, Barnsley FC 2League One 2018-19
    3. Won
      Sunderland AFC 0, Barnsley FC 1Championship 2017-18
    4. Won
      Barnsley FC 3, Sunderland AFC 0Championship 2017-18
    5. Lost
      Barnsley FC 0, Sunderland AFC 2Championship 2006-07
    Go to the Sunderland team page
  • BuryBarnsley: won 1, drew 3, lost 0 of 4 meetingsBarnsley have won 1 of their 4 meetings with Bury

    Barnsley: won 1, drew 3, lost 0 of 4 meetings

    Goals: Barnsley 4, Bury 1

    The meetings we hold go back to November 7, 1998.

    Last meetings with Bury, results for Barnsley

    1. Drew
      Bury FC 0, Barnsley FC 0League One 2015-16
    2. Won
      Barnsley FC 3, Bury FC 0League One 2015-16
    3. Drew
      Bury 0, Barnsley 0First Division 1998-99
    4. Drew
      Barnsley 1, Bury 1First Division 1998-99
    Go to the Bury team page