Barnsley FC
- Barnsley FC have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five League One games.
- Barnsley FC average 1.94 goals scored and 1.50 goals conceded per game at home in League One 2025-2026.
- Barnsley FC are 12th with 49 points from 35 games in League One 2025-2026.
Doncaster Rovers
- Doncaster Rovers have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five League One matches.
- Doncaster Rovers have won just 5 and lost 11 of their 18 away games in League One 2025-2026.
- Doncaster Rovers are 17th with 43 points from 36 games in League One 2025-2026.
Head-to-Head
Barnsley FC edged Doncaster Rovers 2-1 away from home in the last meeting between the sides in League One 2025-2026 four months ago, and the Tykes will be looking to improve their recent home record in this South Yorkshire derby .
Key Players
- David McGoldrick is the talisman of the Tykes with 14 goals in 31 appearances in the third-tier in 2025-2026 and he has five goals in his last five appearances.
- Owen Bailey has scored 12 goals in 36 League One appearances for Rovers this season, providing a reliable source of goals for McCann’s side.
Betting Insights
- Barnsley FC to win at 2.15 is a great price for a team that has won one, drawn one and lost one of their last three at home.
- Both teams to score at 1.45 is the advised market because this should be an exciting game and goals are expected at both ends of the pitch.
Prediction
Barnsley are one of the most adaptable teams in the division and should see off a patchy Doncaster side on Saturday, but Rovers have already shown plenty of grit this season and will surely trouble the home team at Oakwell.
