EFL League One
Barnsley vs Blackpool
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Oakwell Stadium
Barnsley vs Blackpool Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Barnsley vs Blackpool carries real history into this round of the EFL League One.
The two sides meet on 02/09 (Wednesday) at Oakwell Stadium, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Barnsley vs Blackpool prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Barnsley vs Blackpool
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Barnsley vs Blackpool call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 02-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Barnsley the side to beat, with roughly 42% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League One odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Barnsley Preview
Barnsley reach this fixture 3 match into their EFL League One. Here is where The Tykes stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
2 conceded, at 0.67 a game
The Tykes, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cameron McGeehan, 1 goals
Most assists: Reyes Cleary, 1 assists
Recent results — Barnsley
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 07:30
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
Blackpool: how they are travelling
Blackpool come in 3 matches into their EFL League One.
Here is what The Seasiders have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
7 scored, at 2.33 a game
2 conceded, at 0.67 a game
The Seasiders, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Josh Bowler, 1 goals
Most assists: George Honeyman, 1 assists
Recent results — The Seasiders
29/08/2026 07:30
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Blackpool
Blackpool have generally come out ahead of The Tykes in their recent meetings.
From 26 match(es):
Blackpool: 13 win(s)
Barnsley: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Barnsley vs Blackpool prediction.
Form comparison Barnsley vs Blackpool
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2 | 2.62 | 1.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.39 | 1.16 |
Away Team
Blackpool
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 2.22 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
2.05 | 1.49 | 3.17 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Barnsley vs Blackpool
Match: Barnsley vs Blackpool
Competition: EFL League One
Date: Wednesday, 02/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Oakwell Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for the Colliers vs The Tangerines that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2
League: 3.03
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 69%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 56%
Cards
4
League: 3.77
Corners
14
League: 10.54
Home Team
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2 | 2.62 | 1.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.39 | 1.16 |
Away Team
Blackpool
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 2.22 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
2.05 | 1.49 | 3.17 |
Corners
12 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Barnsley received +9% more corners than Blackpool in the EFL League One
11 / Match
Leyton Orient
(10)
Doncaster Rovers
(4)
Bromley
(12)(3)
Peterborough United
(2)
Stockport County
(5)
Wycombe Wanderers
Cards
2.67 / Match
+167% Cards / Match
Barnsley received +167% more cards than Blackpool in the EFL League One
1 / Match
Leyton Orient
(4)
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Bromley
(3)(0)
Peterborough United
(1)
Stockport County
(2)
Wycombe Wanderers
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+133%
Blackpool is +133% better in terms of goals scored
2.33 / Match
Leyton Orient
(3)
Doncaster Rovers
(0)
Bromley
(0)(4)
Peterborough United
(2)
Stockport County
(1)
Wycombe Wanderers
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0.67 / Match
Leyton Orient
(1)
Doncaster Rovers
(0)
Bromley
(1)(0)
Peterborough United
(1)
Stockport County
(1)
Wycombe Wanderers
EFL League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blackpool
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Huddersfield Town
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
Stockport County
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Mansfield Town
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Bradford City
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Notts County
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Barnsley
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Oxford United
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 10 |
Burton Albion
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Cambridge United
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Luton Town
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Bromley
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 16 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Leyton Orient
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |
Peterborough United
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 |
Leicester
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 20 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 21 |
Stevenage
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 22 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Reading
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 24 |
Wigan Athletic
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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