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Barnsley vs Rotherham

27 August 2016 at 15:00Oakwell Ground, Barnsley
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Referee: Graham Scott

Match Summary

Barnsley defeated Rotherham 4:0. The match was played in Championship 2016.

Rivalry since 2017

Barnsley vs Rotherham Head to Head Results· 8

Barnsley and Rotherham have met 8 times — Barnsley won 7, Rotherham won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Barnsley leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 16 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (12 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2026.

Drawn
0
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Total goals
16 · 2.0/match
Both scored
3/8 · 38%
Over 2.5
3/8 · 38%

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Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Barnsley have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Rotherham show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Barnsley

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Rotherham

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Barnsley dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Barnsley4wins
0draws4 meetings
Rotherham0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (49%) — the odds may underestimate Barnsley.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 52.2%Draw 28.2%Away 24.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.853.504.00
Max1.993.644.20
Market favourite:Barnsley · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market49.1%26.8%24.1%
Public market50.8%26.8%22.4%
Δ1.7%1.7%

Barnsley vs Rotherham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barnsley
Result vs. Market: Barnsley (52%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BarnsleyHalf-time:00Rotherham
18Shots11
9Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

24 Apr 202120/211.69/3.81/5.22
29 Dec 202020/213.84/3.25/2.08
27/08/1616/171.92/3.55/4.08
28/01/1716/172.96/3.52/2.45

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Barnsley

W 171D 152L 275
Over 2.548
Goals scored659

Away Record: Rotherham

W 69D 102L 197
Over 2.549
Goals scored356

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026