Who started Barnsley's last match?

Barnsley's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League One (4-2-3-1): K. Flavell, C. O'Keeffe, M. de Gevigney, E. O'Connell, J. Earl, J. Bland, L. Connell, A. Phillips, P. Kelly, R. Cleary, T. Bradshaw.

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 44 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 47 of their 54 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 28 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 44 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 43 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 37 matches.

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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 XI56 MATCHES

Barnsley's most-used starting XI last season, across 56 official matches, was Mahoney in goal, a back three of Shepherd, Watson and Gevigney, and Cleary, Kelly and McGoldrick further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Mahoney, Watson, Phillips, Keillor-Dunn and McGoldrick.
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

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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

3-4-2-1

5-4-1

Last Season's Most Common Barnsley XI

Based on 56 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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Who started Barnsley's last match?: Barnsley's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League One (4-2-3-1): K. Flavell, C. O'Keeffe, M. de Gevigney, E. O'Connell, J. Earl, J. Bland, L. Connell, A. Phillips, P. Kelly, R. Cleary, T. Bradshaw.
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 44 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 47 of their 54 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 28 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 44 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 43 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 37 matches.