Barnsley and Blackpool face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Oakwell on Wednesday, 02/09/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Barnsley Football Club Limited vs Blackpool Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Barnsley vs Blackpool

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APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Draw or Blackpool

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Barnsley vs Blackpool is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 3.05 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

The Tykes preview

Barnsley comes into the match having played 3 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 17 draws, and 23 losses.

Barnsley's attack has scored 90 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.

The offence system of Barnsley is led by David McGoldrick as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Reyes Cleary, who has contributed with 13 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 104 goals conceded in 61 matches, resulting in an average of 1.7.

The Seasiders preview

On the other hand, Blackpool comes into the match having played 3 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 10 draws, and 25 losses.

Blackpool's attack has scored 81 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 2.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.37.

The offence system of Blackpool is led by Ashley Fletcher as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jordan Brown, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 83 goals conceded in 59 matches, resulting in an average of 1.41.

Head to head: Barnsley vs Blackpool

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Home Team

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Barnsley

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D L D

1.6

Home W L D L D

1

Away W D W L L

1.4

Away Team

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Blackpool

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W D W

2

Home W L D W W

2

Away W W W W L

2.4

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Published on 30 August 2026, at 20:10 Last updated on 2 September 2026, at 07:50
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.