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Otd in 2011, Barnsley beat Coventry at Oakwell in the Champ'ship. Nathan Doyle put the Reds in front with a 30 yarder & after Freddy Eastwood levelled, Goran Lovre got a 2nd half winner. Both Barnsley goals were the players 2nd & last for the club. #BarnsleyFC www.youtube.com/watch?v=Javz...
Championship 2010/11 - Barnsley vs. Coventry City
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January 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Otd in 2011, Barnsley beat Coventry at Oakwell in the Champ'ship. Nathan Doyle put the Reds in front with a 30 yarder & after Freddy Eastwood levelled, Goran Lovre got a 2nd half winner. Both Barnsley goals were the players 2nd & last for the club. #BarnsleyFC www.youtube.com/watch?v=Javz...
On this day in 1911, Barnsley played a friendly against a team of players from other Yorkshire clubs to raise money for the families of the 344 men & boys killed in the Pretoria Mining Disaster. On the morning of 21 December 1910, an underground explosion.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #PretoriaMineDisaster
January 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
On this day in 1911, Barnsley played a friendly against a team of players from other Yorkshire clubs to raise money for the families of the 344 men & boys killed in the Pretoria Mining Disaster. On the morning of 21 December 1910, an underground explosion.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #PretoriaMineDisaster
Otd 30 years ago, Barnsley played at top of the table #Middlesbrough in Div 1. On an icy pitch 2 future Reds scored for ‘Boro – first John Hendrie & then Alan Moore with a Brendan O’Connell equaliser between. It was so icy that 8 Barnsley players changed from boots.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #MiddlesbroughFC
January 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Otd 30 years ago, Barnsley played at top of the table #Middlesbrough in Div 1. On an icy pitch 2 future Reds scored for ‘Boro – first John Hendrie & then Alan Moore with a Brendan O’Connell equaliser between. It was so icy that 8 Barnsley players changed from boots.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #MiddlesbroughFC
On this day in 1984, Barnsley signed defender Mick Pickering from Sheffield Wednesday on a months loan. He returned having started his career at Oakwell and between 1974-77 made 109 first team appearances. #BarnsleyFC #MickPickering
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
On this day in 1984, Barnsley signed defender Mick Pickering from Sheffield Wednesday on a months loan. He returned having started his career at Oakwell and between 1974-77 made 109 first team appearances. #BarnsleyFC #MickPickering
Otd in 1974, Barnsley beat Scunthorpe United 5-0 in Div 4. Mick Butler scored a hat-trick with Brian Mahoney & Kenny Brown also scoring. This was Butlers first full season & he finished with 21 league goals. The win was also the biggest of the 1973/74 season. #BarnsleyFC #MickButler
January 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Otd in 1974, Barnsley beat Scunthorpe United 5-0 in Div 4. Mick Butler scored a hat-trick with Brian Mahoney & Kenny Brown also scoring. This was Butlers first full season & he finished with 21 league goals. The win was also the biggest of the 1973/74 season. #BarnsleyFC #MickButler
Otd in 1938, Barnsley played #HalifaxTown on a snow covered pitch at The Shay in Div 3N. Two goals each from Danny McGarry & Beaumont Asquith(making him the leading scorer in the division with 21) earned a 4-1 win & sent the Reds into the New Year 7 points clear at the top of the table. #BarnsleyFC
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Otd in 1938, Barnsley played #HalifaxTown on a snow covered pitch at The Shay in Div 3N. Two goals each from Danny McGarry & Beaumont Asquith(making him the leading scorer in the division with 21) earned a 4-1 win & sent the Reds into the New Year 7 points clear at the top of the table. #BarnsleyFC
On this day in 2006, having initially taken over on a temporary basis following the dismissal of Andy Ritchie, Simon Davey’s position as manager was confirmed permanent. Since taking control Davey had won three and drawn two of his eight matches in charge. #BarnsleyFC #SimonDavey
December 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
On this day in 2006, having initially taken over on a temporary basis following the dismissal of Andy Ritchie, Simon Davey’s position as manager was confirmed permanent. Since taking control Davey had won three and drawn two of his eight matches in charge. #BarnsleyFC #SimonDavey
On this day in 1933, Barnsley players and officials attended the funeral of Chairman William Donald who died whilst attending the game v Hartlepools at Oakwell on Boxing Day. #BarnsleyFC #WilliamDonald
December 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
On this day in 1933, Barnsley players and officials attended the funeral of Chairman William Donald who died whilst attending the game v Hartlepools at Oakwell on Boxing Day. #BarnsleyFC #WilliamDonald
On this day in 1975, 'papers reported that starlet Anton Otulakowski was attracting interest from Division One teams. Everton had watched him previously and now title chasing Ipswich Town were said to be interested. Otulakowski had played just 9 first team games. #BarnsleyFC #AntonOtulakowski
December 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
On this day in 1975, 'papers reported that starlet Anton Otulakowski was attracting interest from Division One teams. Everton had watched him previously and now title chasing Ipswich Town were said to be interested. Otulakowski had played just 9 first team games. #BarnsleyFC #AntonOtulakowski
Otd in 1979, the Reds lost 7-0 at Reading in Div 1. It proved to be the last match of Allan Clarke’s illustrious playing career of over 500 games - in total he played 55 games for the Reds & scored 18 times. It was also noteworthy as Joe Joyce’s debut - he'd.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AllanClarke #Reading
December 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Otd in 1979, the Reds lost 7-0 at Reading in Div 1. It proved to be the last match of Allan Clarke’s illustrious playing career of over 500 games - in total he played 55 games for the Reds & scored 18 times. It was also noteworthy as Joe Joyce’s debut - he'd.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AllanClarke #Reading
On this day in 1998, Ashley Ward signed for Blackburn Rovers for a reported £4.5m fee – a new club record sale. With reported interest from Leicester, Coventry & Leeds, Ward had numerous suitors but Blackburn met Barnsley's required fee. Chairman John .. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AshleyWard #BlackburnRovers
December 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On this day in 1998, Ashley Ward signed for Blackburn Rovers for a reported £4.5m fee – a new club record sale. With reported interest from Leicester, Coventry & Leeds, Ward had numerous suitors but Blackburn met Barnsley's required fee. Chairman John .. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AshleyWard #BlackburnRovers
On this day in 1964, Barnsley beat Peterborough Utd 3-2 at Oakwell in Div 2. Scorers were Tony Leighton (2) & Eddie O’Hara. Leighton’s were his last for the Reds - he was sold to Huddersfield 3 days later for £20,000. Leighton scored 64 goals goals in 126 games.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #TonyLeighton
December 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
On this day in 1964, Barnsley beat Peterborough Utd 3-2 at Oakwell in Div 2. Scorers were Tony Leighton (2) & Eddie O’Hara. Leighton’s were his last for the Reds - he was sold to Huddersfield 3 days later for £20,000. Leighton scored 64 goals goals in 126 games.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #TonyLeighton
On this day in 1980, the Reds beat Walsall 3-0 at Oakwell in Division 3 - King Ronnie with 2 and Big Trev the third. The reporter from the Walsall Observer was clearly impressed! #BarnsleyFC #WalsallFC
December 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On this day in 1980, the Reds beat Walsall 3-0 at Oakwell in Division 3 - King Ronnie with 2 and Big Trev the third. The reporter from the Walsall Observer was clearly impressed! #BarnsleyFC #WalsallFC
Otd in in 1932, Barnsley were 5-0 down at h-t at Hartlepool in Div 3N. They fought back in the 2nd half but despite goals from Teddy Ashton, Harold Andrews & Peter Cunningham (2), lost 6-4. It was the Reds’ 3rd game in just 4 days, the previous day.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #HartlepoolUtd
December 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Otd in in 1932, Barnsley were 5-0 down at h-t at Hartlepool in Div 3N. They fought back in the 2nd half but despite goals from Teddy Ashton, Harold Andrews & Peter Cunningham (2), lost 6-4. It was the Reds’ 3rd game in just 4 days, the previous day.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #HartlepoolUtd
Otd in 1933, Barnsley beat Hartlepool United 5-4 at Oakwell on their way to becoming Champions of Div 3N. Sadly, Chairman William Donald died during the game. He felt unwell at h-t & stayed in the directors room half but was later found dead by a groundsman. He had been Chair since July. #BarnsleyFC
December 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Otd in 1933, Barnsley beat Hartlepool United 5-4 at Oakwell on their way to becoming Champions of Div 3N. Sadly, Chairman William Donald died during the game. He felt unwell at h-t & stayed in the directors room half but was later found dead by a groundsman. He had been Chair since July. #BarnsleyFC
Otd in 1919, Barnsley travelled to the Potteries to play Port Vale in Div 2 and won 2-0 thanks to goals from Harold Bell and Harry Tufnell. Tufnell’s was his 70th and final goal for the Reds. He remains the 11th highest scorer in club history. One of our greats! #BarnsleyFC #HarryTufnell #PortVale
December 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Otd in 1919, Barnsley travelled to the Potteries to play Port Vale in Div 2 and won 2-0 thanks to goals from Harold Bell and Harry Tufnell. Tufnell’s was his 70th and final goal for the Reds. He remains the 11th highest scorer in club history. One of our greats! #BarnsleyFC #HarryTufnell #PortVale
Otd in 1916, Oakwell staged its own version of the Christmas Day truce football match between teams from the Royal Engineers, from Redmires & Silkstone camps respectively - all proceeds going to the Beckett Hospital. Tickets were bought in large numbers at local collieries. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC
December 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Otd in 1916, Oakwell staged its own version of the Christmas Day truce football match between teams from the Royal Engineers, from Redmires & Silkstone camps respectively - all proceeds going to the Beckett Hospital. Tickets were bought in large numbers at local collieries. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC
Phew - presents delivered & everything done!
Otd in 1974, striker Mick Butler, missing since breaking his leg on Nov 23rd in the FA Cup v Halifax, had a setback as he had a cartilage op & had to spend Christmas in hospital. He described it as “the worst Christmas of my life” #BarnsleyFC #MickButler
Otd in 1974, striker Mick Butler, missing since breaking his leg on Nov 23rd in the FA Cup v Halifax, had a setback as he had a cartilage op & had to spend Christmas in hospital. He described it as “the worst Christmas of my life” #BarnsleyFC #MickButler
December 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Phew - presents delivered & everything done!
Otd in 1974, striker Mick Butler, missing since breaking his leg on Nov 23rd in the FA Cup v Halifax, had a setback as he had a cartilage op & had to spend Christmas in hospital. He described it as “the worst Christmas of my life” #BarnsleyFC #MickButler
Otd in 1974, striker Mick Butler, missing since breaking his leg on Nov 23rd in the FA Cup v Halifax, had a setback as he had a cartilage op & had to spend Christmas in hospital. He described it as “the worst Christmas of my life” #BarnsleyFC #MickButler
Otd in 1984, Barnsley played at Oldham in Div 2 & Ron Futcher made his debut after signing from NAC Breda for £12,000. Playing alongside twin brother Paul, they were the first brothers to play together for the Reds since the Robledos in 1948 & are believed to be.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #RonFutcher
December 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Otd in 1984, Barnsley played at Oldham in Div 2 & Ron Futcher made his debut after signing from NAC Breda for £12,000. Playing alongside twin brother Paul, they were the first brothers to play together for the Reds since the Robledos in 1948 & are believed to be.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #RonFutcher
Otd in 1936, in a Court Case at Otley, Barnsley FC director William Diggle claimed damages from the owners of the Wells House Hotel, Ilkley. After playing a match locally the previous Easter, Barnsley players & officials stayed at the hotel. There was no water in his..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #WellHouseHotel
December 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Otd in 1936, in a Court Case at Otley, Barnsley FC director William Diggle claimed damages from the owners of the Wells House Hotel, Ilkley. After playing a match locally the previous Easter, Barnsley players & officials stayed at the hotel. There was no water in his..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #WellHouseHotel
Otd in 2012, the Reds were 3rd bottom of the Champ'ship when they played at Millwall. Stephen Dawson scored in the 1st half & when Millwall were reduced to 10 early in the 2nd it seemed like 3 valuable points would be gained - until Chris Wood equalised.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #MillwallFC #StephenDawson
December 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Otd in 2012, the Reds were 3rd bottom of the Champ'ship when they played at Millwall. Stephen Dawson scored in the 1st half & when Millwall were reduced to 10 early in the 2nd it seemed like 3 valuable points would be gained - until Chris Wood equalised.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #MillwallFC #StephenDawson
On this day in 2001, Barnsley started the day in the Division One relegation zone but a 4-1 win v Gillingham lifted them out. Reds scored all 5 - Lumsdon, Barnard, Dyer and Jones for BFC and a Chris Morgan OG for the visitors albeit the mistake was Kevin Miller's.
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2001-02 Barnsley v Gillingham
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December 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
On this day in 2001, Barnsley started the day in the Division One relegation zone but a 4-1 win v Gillingham lifted them out. Reds scored all 5 - Lumsdon, Barnard, Dyer and Jones for BFC and a Chris Morgan OG for the visitors albeit the mistake was Kevin Miller's.
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Otd in 1974, Barnsley beat Northampton Town 5-1 at Oakwell with five different scorers: Kenny Brown, John Peachey, Peter Price, David (Sam) Yates & Ali Millar. Brown & Peachey scored in the 1st half (Peachey’s was his 1st for the Reds since joining on loan) & early in the 2nd half... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC
December 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Otd in 1974, Barnsley beat Northampton Town 5-1 at Oakwell with five different scorers: Kenny Brown, John Peachey, Peter Price, David (Sam) Yates & Ali Millar. Brown & Peachey scored in the 1st half (Peachey’s was his 1st for the Reds since joining on loan) & early in the 2nd half... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC
Otd in 2021, as the pandemic continued, the EFL made an early decision to postpone the Boxing Day clash with Stoke at Oakwell after 9 Stoke players were positive. It was rearranged for 12/01 but was off again as the Reds' had positive tests. #BarnsleyFC #StokeCity www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
EFL postponements: Eight Championship games among 24 Boxing Day matches off
Eight Championship matches and 16 other EFL games on 26 December are called off because of positive Covid-19 cases.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Otd in 2021, as the pandemic continued, the EFL made an early decision to postpone the Boxing Day clash with Stoke at Oakwell after 9 Stoke players were positive. It was rearranged for 12/01 but was off again as the Reds' had positive tests. #BarnsleyFC #StokeCity www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
On this day in 1945, Barnsley manager Angus Seed travelled to Scotland to sign winger Johnny Kelly from Greenock Morton. The transfer was a swap involving Danny McGarry who Barnsley had signed from Morton previously.. #BarnsleyFC #JohnnyKelly #GreenockMorton
December 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
On this day in 1945, Barnsley manager Angus Seed travelled to Scotland to sign winger Johnny Kelly from Greenock Morton. The transfer was a swap involving Danny McGarry who Barnsley had signed from Morton previously.. #BarnsleyFC #JohnnyKelly #GreenockMorton