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On this day in 2010, Barnsley got a fine 3-1 win at Ipswich Town in the Championship. Goran Lovre scored (his first goal for the Reds) & it was 2-0 by h-t when a shot from Adam Hammill hit the post & cannoned into the net off the Ipswich.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #IpswichTown www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_iF...
Ipswich 1-3 Barnsley (10/11)
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November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
On this day in 2010, Barnsley got a fine 3-1 win at Ipswich Town in the Championship. Goran Lovre scored (his first goal for the Reds) & it was 2-0 by h-t when a shot from Adam Hammill hit the post & cannoned into the net off the Ipswich.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #IpswichTown www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_iF...
A run of just 1 win in 8 games (1 win, 7 draws) had seen Barnsley drop to 4th in the Div 1 table, when they played 3rd placed Norwich City on this day in 1996. Goalless at half-time, Adie Moses scored a stunning volley.. #BarnsleyFC #AdieMoses #NorwichCity
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Barnsley 3-1 Norwich (96/97)
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November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A run of just 1 win in 8 games (1 win, 7 draws) had seen Barnsley drop to 4th in the Div 1 table, when they played 3rd placed Norwich City on this day in 1996. Goalless at half-time, Adie Moses scored a stunning volley.. #BarnsleyFC #AdieMoses #NorwichCity
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On this day in 1961, Barnsley beat Bristol City 7-3 at Oakwell, Ken Oliver grabbing a hat-trick, Jackie Swindells getting 2 plus 1 from Ron Smillie & an OG. It was the biggest win of the '61/62 Div 3 season. Barnsley born 'keeper Joe Turner signed from...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BristolCity #JoeTurner
November 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
On this day in 1961, Barnsley beat Bristol City 7-3 at Oakwell, Ken Oliver grabbing a hat-trick, Jackie Swindells getting 2 plus 1 from Ron Smillie & an OG. It was the biggest win of the '61/62 Div 3 season. Barnsley born 'keeper Joe Turner signed from...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BristolCity #JoeTurner
On this day in 2012, Barnsley lost 1-0 at Oakwell v Huddersfield Town in the Champ'ship. Mido came on as a sub after 63 mins, replacing Kelvin Etuhu. Heavily overweight, he was booked within minutes. He never played again so his game time totalled just 27 minutes... #BarnsleyFC #Mido #HTFC
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On this day in 2012, Barnsley lost 1-0 at Oakwell v Huddersfield Town in the Champ'ship. Mido came on as a sub after 63 mins, replacing Kelvin Etuhu. Heavily overweight, he was booked within minutes. He never played again so his game time totalled just 27 minutes... #BarnsleyFC #Mido #HTFC
On this day in 1973, Barnsley were thrashed 6-1 at Exeter City, the biggest defeat of the '73/74 season in Div 4. Mick Butler got the consolation goal. This was also the last of 22 1st team appearance for local boy Ian Boyle..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #IanBoyle #ExeterCity
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On this day in 1973, Barnsley were thrashed 6-1 at Exeter City, the biggest defeat of the '73/74 season in Div 4. Mick Butler got the consolation goal. This was also the last of 22 1st team appearance for local boy Ian Boyle..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #IanBoyle #ExeterCity
On this day in 1985, Barnsley played Blackburn at Ewood Park & won 3-0 with goals from David Hirst (2) & Ian Walsh. Two weeks earlier they beat Leeds United 3-0 at Oakwell & Hirst & Walsh again scored, Gordon Owen with a 3rd. These wins were the biggest of the '85/86 season in Div 2. #BarnsleyFC
November 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
On this day in 1985, Barnsley played Blackburn at Ewood Park & won 3-0 with goals from David Hirst (2) & Ian Walsh. Two weeks earlier they beat Leeds United 3-0 at Oakwell & Hirst & Walsh again scored, Gordon Owen with a 3rd. These wins were the biggest of the '85/86 season in Div 2. #BarnsleyFC
If it's your birthday today - Happy Birthday! You share it with Clint Marcelle, born in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago in 1968. Between 1996-1999 he played 69 times for the Reds & scored 8 times, including the ‘goes for the glory and gets it’ moment v Bradford on 26/4/97 #BarnsleyFC #ClintMarcelle
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
If it's your birthday today - Happy Birthday! You share it with Clint Marcelle, born in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago in 1968. Between 1996-1999 he played 69 times for the Reds & scored 8 times, including the ‘goes for the glory and gets it’ moment v Bradford on 26/4/97 #BarnsleyFC #ClintMarcelle
On this day in 1961, after a 3-3 draw in the FA Cup 1st round at non-league West Auckland Town the previous Saturday, Barnsley replayed them at Oakwell. Goals from Ron Smillie & Jackie Swindells earned a comfortable 2-0 victory & progression to round 2. #BarnsleyFC #WestAucklandTown #FACup
November 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
On this day in 1961, after a 3-3 draw in the FA Cup 1st round at non-league West Auckland Town the previous Saturday, Barnsley replayed them at Oakwell. Goals from Ron Smillie & Jackie Swindells earned a comfortable 2-0 victory & progression to round 2. #BarnsleyFC #WestAucklandTown #FACup
On this day in 1938, Charles Squire, Barnsley FC director and former vice-Chair collapsed and died whilst at work. I've been unable to find any photos of him or indeed any more information about his death. #BarnsleyFC
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
On this day in 1938, Charles Squire, Barnsley FC director and former vice-Chair collapsed and died whilst at work. I've been unable to find any photos of him or indeed any more information about his death. #BarnsleyFC
10 years ago today the Reds were embarrassingly dumped out of the FA Cup, losing 1-0 at Altrincham who were themselves struggling in the National League & ended the season relegated to National League North. This defeat came in the midst...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #Alty #FACup
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Altrincham 1-0 Barnsley - Emirates FA Cup 2015/16 (R1) | Goals & Highlights
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November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
10 years ago today the Reds were embarrassingly dumped out of the FA Cup, losing 1-0 at Altrincham who were themselves struggling in the National League & ended the season relegated to National League North. This defeat came in the midst...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #Alty #FACup
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On this day in 1999, Barnsley beat Sheffield United 2-0 at home in the First Division (now Champ'ship). Neil Shipperley scored both, his first goals at Oakwell lifting the Reds to 4th in the table. Highlights at 44:25 here www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZi7... #BarnsleyFC #NeilShipperley
Barnsley F.C. Season Highlights 1999/2000 season.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
On this day in 1999, Barnsley beat Sheffield United 2-0 at home in the First Division (now Champ'ship). Neil Shipperley scored both, his first goals at Oakwell lifting the Reds to 4th in the table. Highlights at 44:25 here www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZi7... #BarnsleyFC #NeilShipperley
After conceding 9 in the previous 2 games, manager John Commins gave 'keeper John Carrigan a debut in place of Tommy Gale at Wolves on this day in 1926. Unfortunately he had a 'mare & to blame for several goals in a 9-1 loss. Commins stuck with him the next 3 games but..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #JohnCarrigan
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
After conceding 9 in the previous 2 games, manager John Commins gave 'keeper John Carrigan a debut in place of Tommy Gale at Wolves on this day in 1926. Unfortunately he had a 'mare & to blame for several goals in a 9-1 loss. Commins stuck with him the next 3 games but..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #JohnCarrigan
On this day in 1938, Barnsley lost 3-1 at Carlisle in Div, Beaumont Asquith scoring the Reds’ goal. This was the 1st Carlisle win, all 4 previous meetings were won by Barnsley. The game was sandwiched between 2 big home wins – 5-2 v Crewe Alex & 7-1...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #CarlisleUnited #BeaumontAsquith
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
On this day in 1938, Barnsley lost 3-1 at Carlisle in Div, Beaumont Asquith scoring the Reds’ goal. This was the 1st Carlisle win, all 4 previous meetings were won by Barnsley. The game was sandwiched between 2 big home wins – 5-2 v Crewe Alex & 7-1...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #CarlisleUnited #BeaumontAsquith
On this day in 1983, Barnsley lost 2-0 v top of the table Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in Div 2. Two Reds made their last appearance - David Wilkes (who had a loan at Halifax Town before joining Harps FC in Hong Kong the next summer) & forward... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #DavidWilkes
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
On this day in 1983, Barnsley lost 2-0 v top of the table Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in Div 2. Two Reds made their last appearance - David Wilkes (who had a loan at Halifax Town before joining Harps FC in Hong Kong the next summer) & forward... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #DavidWilkes
On this day in 1950, Barnsley beat QPR 7-0 at Oakwell & Tommy Taylor scored a hat-trick in just his 2nd appearance. The other 'scorers were Cec McCormack (2), Johnny Kelly & Eddie McMorran. The win was the biggest of the 1950/51 season in Division 2. #BarnsleyFC #QPR #TommyTaylor #MUFC
November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On this day in 1950, Barnsley beat QPR 7-0 at Oakwell & Tommy Taylor scored a hat-trick in just his 2nd appearance. The other 'scorers were Cec McCormack (2), Johnny Kelly & Eddie McMorran. The win was the biggest of the 1950/51 season in Division 2. #BarnsleyFC #QPR #TommyTaylor #MUFC
On this day in 1992, Barnsley played Bristol Rovers at Twerton Park, home of Bath City FC and won 5-1, the biggest win of the '92/93 season in the newly named League Division 1. From '86-96, Rovers played there after... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BristolRovers #BathCity www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUoF...
Bristol Rovers 1-5 Barnsley 3/11/92
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November 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
On this day in 1992, Barnsley played Bristol Rovers at Twerton Park, home of Bath City FC and won 5-1, the biggest win of the '92/93 season in the newly named League Division 1. From '86-96, Rovers played there after... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BristolRovers #BathCity www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUoF...
At a meeting of Division 3 & 4 Clubs in London on this day in 1971, Barnsley Chairman Ernest Dennis suggested putting the start of the League season back by two weeks. He said: “I think package holidays abroad are encouraging people to take later holidays...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #ErnestDennis #EFL
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
At a meeting of Division 3 & 4 Clubs in London on this day in 1971, Barnsley Chairman Ernest Dennis suggested putting the start of the League season back by two weeks. He said: “I think package holidays abroad are encouraging people to take later holidays...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #ErnestDennis #EFL
On this day in 1978, Barnsley midfielder Alan Little received a 5 match ban from a FA disciplinary committee after receiving 5 yellow cards and a red card a fortnight earlier. He had already served a one match automatic ban for being sent off. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AlanLittle
November 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On this day in 1978, Barnsley midfielder Alan Little received a 5 match ban from a FA disciplinary committee after receiving 5 yellow cards and a red card a fortnight earlier. He had already served a one match automatic ban for being sent off. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AlanLittle
On this day in 1963, having lost 2-1 at home v Bristol Rovers in midweek, Barnsley played the other Bristol club – City, again at Oakwell. Johnny Byrne (pictured), newly signed from Hibernian for £2,000 made his debut. Despite goals from Tony Leighton... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #JohnnyByrne #BristolCity
November 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
On this day in 1963, having lost 2-1 at home v Bristol Rovers in midweek, Barnsley played the other Bristol club – City, again at Oakwell. Johnny Byrne (pictured), newly signed from Hibernian for £2,000 made his debut. Despite goals from Tony Leighton... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #JohnnyByrne #BristolCity
On this day in 1994, after keeping clean sheets in the previous 4 games in Div 1, Barnsley travelled to Prenton Park & let in 6 v Tranmere Rovers. Andy Rammell scored a consolation but the 6-1 defeat was the biggest of the '94/95 season. #BarnsleyFC
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Barnsley fc season 1994 95
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November 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On this day in 1994, after keeping clean sheets in the previous 4 games in Div 1, Barnsley travelled to Prenton Park & let in 6 v Tranmere Rovers. Andy Rammell scored a consolation but the 6-1 defeat was the biggest of the '94/95 season. #BarnsleyFC
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On this day in 1987, Barnsley played Stoke City at Oakwell in Division 2 & for the second home league game in a row won 5-2. Rodger Wylde scored 2 & John MacDonald, Jim Dobbin & Steve Lowndes 1 each... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #StokeCity #RodgerWylde
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
On this day in 1987, Barnsley played Stoke City at Oakwell in Division 2 & for the second home league game in a row won 5-2. Rodger Wylde scored 2 & John MacDonald, Jim Dobbin & Steve Lowndes 1 each... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #StokeCity #RodgerWylde
On this day in 1931, Barnsley full-back Anuerin Richards was capped for Wales v Scotland at The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, becoming the first Reds player to get a Welsh cap. The game was in the Home International Championships & whilst Wales went in front they lost 3-2. #BarnsleyFC #AnuerinRichards
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
On this day in 1931, Barnsley full-back Anuerin Richards was capped for Wales v Scotland at The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, becoming the first Reds player to get a Welsh cap. The game was in the Home International Championships & whilst Wales went in front they lost 3-2. #BarnsleyFC #AnuerinRichards
On this day in 2004, Barnsley played at Bournemouth in a League One game & 2 goals from Barry Conlon (1 a pen) gave the Reds a 2-0 half-time lead. Bournemouth got 1 back in the 2nd half but Michael Chopra wrapped up a 3-1 win after 69 mins. #BarnsleyFC #AFCBournemouth #BarryConlon #MichaelChopra
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On this day in 2004, Barnsley played at Bournemouth in a League One game & 2 goals from Barry Conlon (1 a pen) gave the Reds a 2-0 half-time lead. Bournemouth got 1 back in the 2nd half but Michael Chopra wrapped up a 3-1 win after 69 mins. #BarnsleyFC #AFCBournemouth #BarryConlon #MichaelChopra
After winning the first 5 Div 1 games of the season (& 6 of the first 7), on this day in 1996, Barnsley hadn't won in 6 going into the midweek match at Port Vale. John Hendrie opened the scoring with his 1st goal for the Reds & whilst Vale equalised.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC
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Port Vale 1-3 Barnsley (96/97)
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October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
After winning the first 5 Div 1 games of the season (& 6 of the first 7), on this day in 1996, Barnsley hadn't won in 6 going into the midweek match at Port Vale. John Hendrie opened the scoring with his 1st goal for the Reds & whilst Vale equalised.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC
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Newspapers reported that on this day in 1955, rather than travel with the team for the game at Nottingham Forest, Chairman Joe Richards remained in Barnsley, ready to fly to Chile to negotiate the transfer of old boys George & Ted Robledo from Colo-Colo. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #GeorgeRobledo #JoeRichards
October 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Newspapers reported that on this day in 1955, rather than travel with the team for the game at Nottingham Forest, Chairman Joe Richards remained in Barnsley, ready to fly to Chile to negotiate the transfer of old boys George & Ted Robledo from Colo-Colo. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #GeorgeRobledo #JoeRichards