Barnsley History
Barnsley Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The team play in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.
Barnsley Football Club nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 by Reverend Tiverton Preedy under the name Barnsley St. Peter's. The club colours are red and white, and their home ground since 1888 has been Oakwell.
Editorial content last updated 12 February 2024.
Barnsley Matches
Who is Barnsley playing next? Catch the latest Barnsley fixtures and results here.
Barnsley Next Matches
0 matchesBarnsley Last Matches
5 matches- Jan 12, 2026, 7:45 PMFA Cup · 2025/26result
Barnsley41 - Sep 23, 2025, 6:45 PMCarabao Cup · 2025/26resultBarnsley06
- Nov 30, 2024, 3:00 PMFA Cup · 2024/25resultBarnsley
Bristol Rovers00 - Nov 2, 2024, 3:00 PMFA Cup · 2024/25result
Port ValeBarnsley13 - Sep 17, 2024, 7:00 PMEFL CupresultBarnsley70
Barnsley's Premier League History
A snapshot of Barnsley's Premier League finishes, honours, and season averages.
- Total EPL seasons: 1
- Matches played: 38
- Total points: 35
- Goals scored: 37
- Goals conceded: 82
- Premier League titles: 0
- Runner-up finishes: 0
- Relegations: 1
- Highest finish: 19th
- Lowest finish: 19th
- Average league finish: 19
- Average points per season: 35
- Average goals scored per season: 37
- Average goals conceded per season: 82
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Barnsley Head to Head Timelines
Barnsley FAQ
How many times have Barnsley won the Premier League?
Barnsley have not won the Premier League in the seasons covered by our records.
How many Premier League seasons have Barnsley played?
Our records contain 1 Premier League seasons for Barnsley, covering 38 matches. Their highest recorded finish is 19th.
What was Barnsley's latest result?
Barnsley's latest recorded match was against Liverpool on Jan 12, 2026, 7:45 PM. The score was Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley.
Where do Barnsley play their home matches?
Barnsley play their home matches at Oakwell.