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Newcastle United vs Barnsley – Head to head record, results & stats

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Newcastle United

D W W W W
8
meetings
28 goals total
Last: 29 Aug 2020
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Barnsley

D L L L L
6
Newcastle United wins
2
Draws
0
Barnsley wins
75% 25% 0%
21
Goals scored
7

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Match averages

3.5
Avg goals / game
62%
Both to score
75%
Over 2.5 goals
3 / 0
Clean sheets (Newcastle / Barnsley)

Biggest wins

All meetings (8)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
29 Aug 2020 Newcastle United 2 - 1 Barnsley W International Club Friend…
07 May 2017 Newcastle United 3 - 0 Barnsley W English Football League C…
18 Oct 2016 Barnsley 0 - 2 Newcastle United W English Football League C…
06 Mar 2010 Newcastle United 6 - 1 Barnsley W English Football League C…
12 Dec 2009 Barnsley 2 - 2 Newcastle United D English Football League C…
29 Aug 2007 Newcastle United 2 - 0 Barnsley W English Football League C…
11 Apr 1998 Newcastle United 2 - 1 Barnsley W English Premier League
11 Dec 1997 Barnsley 2 - 2 Newcastle United D English Premier League

By venue

At Newcastle United 5W 0D 0L
At Barnsley 0W 2D 1L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Newcast… D Barnsley
2020 1 0 0
2017 1 0 0
2016 1 0 0
2010 1 0 0
2009 0 1 0
2007 1 0 0
1998 1 0 0
1997 0 1 0
First meeting
11 Dec 1997

About this head-to-head

Newcastle United and Barnsley have met 8 times on record. Newcastle United lead with 6 wins, Barnsley have won 0 times and the two clubs have drawn 2 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 11 December 1997.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Newcastle United vs Barnsley. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Newcastle United and Barnsley.

Across their recorded meetings, Newcastle United have found the net 21 times against Barnsley, while Barnsley have scored 7 times in reply — a combined 28 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 29 August 2020, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1997. Follow every upcoming Newcastle United versus Barnsley clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

Newcastle United vs Barnsley — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Newcastle United and Barnsley played each other?

Newcastle United and Barnsley have met 8 times on record, with the first meeting on 11 December 1997.

Who has won more, Newcastle United or Barnsley?

Newcastle United have the edge with 6 wins to Barnsley's 0, with 2 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when Newcastle United play Barnsley?

Their meetings produce 3.5 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 62% of them.