PRE-SEASON
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
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BAR
Barnsley
BAR
Est. 1887
Oakwell
Kit
#b51716
L1
Head Coach
Conor Hourihane
Since Aug 2025
Transfers
In· 8
- TaylorFree agentJul '26
- Smith from Manchester CityTransferJun '26
- Smith from GrimsbyReturn from loanJun '26
- Watters from Dundee UnitedReturn from loanJun '26
- DallasReturn from loanJun '26
- Łopata from WalsallReturn from loanJun '26
- Jaló from OldhamReturn from loanJun '26
- Russell from Mansfield TownReturn from loanMay '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 23 of last 30
4-2-3-1
77%
4-4-2
7%
3-4-2-1
7%
5-4-1
7%
Last Season's Most Common Barnsley XI
Based on 52 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
1
Cooper
GK·27 starts
Left the club
5
Shepherd
DEF·42 starts
27
Watson
DEF·29 starts
6
Gevigney
DEF·24 starts
48
Connell
MID·41 starts
30
Bland
MID·37 starts
8
Phillips
MID·32 starts
Left the club
7
Keillor-Dunn
MID·28 starts
Left the club
22
Kelly
FWD·35 starts
19
Cleary
FWD·35 starts
10
McGoldrick
FWD·30 starts
Left the club
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
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Stats & Facts
Barnsley
- Who started Barnsley's last match?
- Barnsley's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League One (4-2-3-1): M. de Gevigney, C. O'Keeffe, A. Phillips, T. Bradshaw, E. O'Connell, R. Cleary, P. Kelly, J. Bland, J. Earl, L. Connell, K. Flavell.
- What was Barnsley's last result?
- Barnsley lost to Stockport County 1–3 on 2 May 2026.
- When did Barnsley last win?
- Barnsley last won on 28 Apr 2026, beating Northampton 1–0.
- Who has made the most starts for Barnsley in the 2025-26 season?
- J. Shepherd leads with 42 starts for Barnsley across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Barnsley use most often?
- Barnsley have used a 4-2-3-1 in 45 of their 52 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Barnsley goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Cooper has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Barnsley in the 2025-26 season, starting 27 matches.
- Which Barnsley defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- J. Shepherd has made the most starts as defender for Barnsley in the 2025-26 season, starting 42 matches.
- Which Barnsley midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- L. Connell has made the most starts as midfielder for Barnsley in the 2025-26 season, starting 41 matches.
- Which Barnsley forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- R. Cleary has made the most starts as forward for Barnsley in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
Squad · 24 players