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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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Barnsley most-used starting XI52 MATCHES

Barnsley's most-used starting XI last season, across 52 official matches, was Mahoney in goal, a back three of Shepherd, Watson and Gevigney, and McGoldrick and Keillor-Dunn further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

  • No longer available: Mahoney, Watson, Phillips, McGoldrick and Keillor-Dunn.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Barnsley last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Barnsley
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Est. 1887
Oakwell
Kit
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L1
Conor Hourihane, Barnsley manager
Head Coach
Conor Hourihane
Since Aug 2025
Transfers
In· 6
  • Kirk from PortsmouthLoanJul '26
  • Richards from LeicesterTransferJul '26
  • Noslin from TelstarTransferJul '26
  • Slicker from IpswichLoanJul '26
  • TaylorFree agentJul '26
  • Smith from Manchester CityTransferJun '26
Out· 6
  • Watters to Port ValeFree agentJul '26
  • Dallas to WalsallFree agentJun '26
  • Wilson to OldhamFree agentJun '26
  • Russell to Mansfield TownFree agentJun '26
  • McGoldrick to Mansfield TownFree agentJun '26
  • O'Connell to Stockport CountyFree agentJun '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.

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 8 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): Rogan Ravenhill, Arley Kay, Sam Gale, Josh Earl, Luke Alker, Cameron McGeehan, Luca Connell, Amani Richards, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, Makenzie Kirk.
What was Barnsley's last result?
Barnsley drew with Wigan 1–1 on 8 Aug 2026.
When did Barnsley last win?
Barnsley last won on 28 Apr 2026, beating Northampton 1–0.
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