2023–24 Barnsley F.C. season explained

Club:	Barnsley
Season:	2023–24
Owner:	Barnsley Investment Ltd
Chairman:	Neerav Parekh
Manager:	Neill Collins ^[1]
Stadium:	Oakwell
League:	League One
League Result:	6th
Cup1:	FA Cup
Cup1 Result:	Expelled
Cup2:	EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:	First Round
Cup3:	EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:	Group stage
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Prevseason:	2022–23
Nextseason:	2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 137th season in the existence of Barnsley and their second consecutive season in League One. In addition to the league, the club are also participating in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

EFL release an official statement on the 13 July 2023, announce that Barnsley Football Club, and former co-chairman Chien Lee and Paul Conway, have been charge with five breaches of EFL Regulations regarding the ownership of the club and failing to report information to EFL.^{[2] [3]}

Barnsley released an club statement on the 7 October 2023, to confirm during the club travelling back to South Yorkshire, after their away win fixture against Exeter City. The coach suffered complications and caught fire, everyone on board evacuated the coach safely, and thank the emergency services for their assistance.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

Current squad

No.	Name	Position	Nationality	Place of birth	Date of birth (Age)	Previous club	Date signed	Fee	Contract end
Goalkeepers
1					21 November 1994		18 July 2023	Loan	31 May 2024
23					24 November 1995		5 July 2023	Free	30 June 2024
	Adam Hayton				28 April 2004		31 January 2023	Undisclosed	30 June 2024
Defenders
2					22 October 1999		8 August 2018	Undisclosed	30 June 2024
5					7 March 1998		13 January 2024	Free	30 June 2025
6					21 September 1999		4 August 2023	£250,000	30 June 2026
17					4 December 1998		18 January 2023	£17,500	30 June 2026
22					5 June 1998		25 July 2023	Undisclosed	30 June 2027
24					30 May 1997		1 July 2022	Free	30 June 2024
26					20 June 1997		31 August 2023	Loan	31 May 2024
34					15 November 2003	Academy	1 July 2022	Trainee	30 June 2024
37	Nathan James				28 September 2004		14 July 2023	Free	30 June 2024
43					24 October 1998		1 February 2024	Undisclosed	30 June 2027
46					23 August 2005	Academy	10 July 2023	Trainee	30 June 2024
	Charlie Winfield				8 May 2002	Academy	1 July 2019	Trainee	30 June 2024
Midfielders
3					9 October 2000		31 January 2023	Undisclosed	30 June 2026
7					19 September 1996		11 July 2022	Free	30 June 2024
8					23 November 1998		16 October 2020	£1,250,000	30 June 2024
10					5 December 1999		29 July 2021	£1,000,000	30 June 2025
11					23 July 2001		2 February 2024	Loan	31 May 2024
28	Jean Claude Makiessi				7 September 2004	Academy	1 July 2023	Trainee	30 June 2024
30					15 January 1998		1 September 2022	Undisclosed	30 June 2026
32					8 September 2003	Academy	1 July 2022	Trainee	30 June 2024
33					12 June 2000	Academy	1 July 2020	Trainee	30 June 2024
38					31 March 2005	Academy	1 July 2023	Trainee	30 June 2024
40	Aaron Atkinson				15 November 2004		20 October 2023	Undisclosed	30 June 2025
48					20 April 2001		1 July 2022	Free	30 June 2027
63					13 January 2006	Academy	7 August 2023	Trainee	30 June 2026
68	Jonathan Bland				24 October 2005	Academy	7 August 2023	Trainee	30 June 2024
Forwards
9					2 December 1996		2 September 2023	Free	30 June 2025
12					18 November 2005		1 July 2019	Undisclosed	30 June 2024
19					5 May 2003	Academy	1 January 2020	Trainee	30 June 2024
35					24 September 2004	Academy	10 July 2023	Trainee	30 June 2024
36					23 March 1999		24 July 2023	Undisclosed	30 June 2026
39					21 September 2004	Academy	10 July 2023	Trainee	30 June 2024
44					10 May 1995		1 July 2021	Free	30 June 2024
45					23 July 1999		24 August 2023	Loan	31 May 2024
47	Emmaisa Nzondo				21 January 2006	Academy	5 September 2023	Trainee	30 June 2024
Out on Loan
4					27 August 2001		1 July 2023	Free	30 June 2027
15					15 September 2000		28 July 2023	Free	30 June 2026
14					12 March 1998		31 January 2023	Undisclosed	30 June 2025
16					22 July 1999		24 July 2023	Free	30 June 2026
18					6 September 2002	Academy	1 2021	Trainee	30 June 2024
20					27 March 2000		6 August 2018	Undisclosed	30 June 2025
21					11 April 1998		1 July 2022	Free	30 June 2025
31	Paul Cooper				22 April 2003		23 September 2022	Undisclosed	30 June 2024
41					6 March 2001	Academy	1 July 2023	Trainee	30 June 2024
50	Kieran Flavell				21 September 2003	Academy	1 July 2022	Trainee	30 June 2024

Statistics

Goals record

Rank	No.	Nat.	Po.	Name	League One	FA Cup	League Cup	League Trophy	Total
1	44		CF	Devante Cole	3	0	0	0	3
2	5		CB	Liam Kitching	1	0	0	0	1
	16		CF	Andrew Dallas	1	0	0	0	1
	3		CM	Jon Russell	1	0	0	0	1
	19		CF	Aiden Marsh	0	0	1	0	1
	8		CM	Herbie Kane	0	0	1	0	1
	17		RB	Barry Cotter	1	0	0	0	1

Transfers

In

Date	Pos	Player	Transferred from	Fee	Ref
1 July 2023				Free Transfer	^[8]
4 July 2023		Jack Shepherd †		Free Transfer	^[9]
5 July 2023				Free Transfer	^[10]
24 July 2023				Free Transfer	^[11]
24 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[12]
25 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[13]
28 July 2023				Free Transfer	^[14]
4 August 2023				Undisclosed	^[15]
2 September 2023				Free Transfer	^[16]
20 October 2023		Aaron Atkinson †		Free Transfer	^[17]
13 January 2024				Free Transfer	^[18]
1 February 2024				Undisclosed	^[19]

† Initially signed for the Under-21s

Out

Date	Pos	Player	Transferred to	Fee	Ref
30 June 2023				Released
30 June 2023				Released
30 June 2023		Kareem Hassan-Smith		Released
30 June 2023				Released
30 June 2023				Released	^[20]
30 June 2023				Released	^[21] ^[22]
30 June 2023		Rudi Pache		Released
30 June 2023				Released	^[23]
30 June 2023				Free Transfer	^[24]
3 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[25]
17 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[26]
18 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[27]
22 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[28]
4 August 2023				Undisclosed	^[29]
1 September 2023				Undisclosed	^[30]
29 January 2024				Undisclosed	^[31]

Loaned in

Date	Pos	Player	Loaned from	Until	Ref
18 July 2023				End of Season	^[32]
24 August 2023				End of Season	^[33]
31 August 2023				End of Season	^[34]
1 September 2023				1 January 2024	^[35] ^[36]
2 February 2024				End of Season	^[37]

Loaned out

Date	Pos	Player	Loaned to	Fee	Ref
1 July 2023		Adam Hayton		30 August 2023	^[38]
21 August 2023				16 September 2023	^[39]
21 August 2023		Jean Claude Makiessi		16 September 2023
31 August 2023				24 January 2024	^[40] ^[41]
1 September 2023				20 January 2024	^[42] ^[43]
9 September 2023		Rogan Ravenhill		6 October 2023	^[44]
21 September 2023				End of Season	^[45]
21 September 2023				7 November 2023	^[46] ^[47] ^[48]
22 September 2023				4 January 2024	^[49] ^[50]
20 October 2023				18 November 2023	^[51]
21 October 2023				2 January 2024	^[52]
27 October 2023		Charlie Winfield		25 November 2023	^[53]
9 January 2024				End of Season	^[54]
17 January 2024				End of Season	^[55]
18 January 2024		Paul Cooper		15 February 2024	^[56]
22 January 2024				End of Season	^[57]
22 January 2024				End of Season	^[58]
31 January 2024		Kieran Flavell		28 February 2024	^[59]
1 February 2024				End of Season	^[60]
1 February 2024				End of Season	^[61]
1 February 2024				End of Season	^[62]
8 February 2024				End of Season	^[63]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 5 June, Barnsley announced their pre-season schedule, with matches against Worksop Town, AFC Fylde, Hull City, Blackburn Rovers, Mansfield Town and Crewe Alexandra.^[64]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released.^[65]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Barnsley were draw at home to Horsham in the first round.^[66] On 22 November, Barnsley were removed from the competition for fielding an ineligible player in their replay win against Horsham.^[67]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Barnsley were drawn at home to Tranmere Rovers in the first round.^[68]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. In the group stage, Barnsley were drawn in Northern Group F alongside Bradford City, Grimsby Town and Manchester City U21^{[69] [70]} After finishing second in the group, they were drawn away to Blackpool in the second round.^[71]

Notes and References

1. News: Neill Collins Departs Oakwell . 22 April 2024 . Barnsley FC . 22 April 2024.
2. https://www.efl.com/news/2023/july/efl-statement-barnsley-fc/ EFL statement: Barnsley FC
3. https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/20232/july/club-statement/ Club Statement: EFL Charges against Paul Conway, Chien Lee and Barnsley FC
4. https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/20232/october/club-statement/ Club Statement
5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-67045789.amp Barnsley FC's team bus catches fire on M5 near Gloucester
6. https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2023-10-08/football-bus-in-flames-on-side-of-major-motorway Barnsley FC bus in flames on M5 near Cheltenham after match against Exeter
7. https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2023-10-09/pictures-show-barnsleys-team-bus-destroyed-by-huge-fire Pictures show aftermath of Barnsley FC bus fire after win over Exeter
8. News: Kacper Lopata Joins The Reds . 6 June 2023 . Barnsley FC . 6 June 2023.
9. News: Reds Sign Jack Shepherd . 4 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 4 July 2023.
10. News: Ben Killip Joins The Reds . 5 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 5 July 2023.
11. News: The Reds Sign Andy Dallas . 24 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 24 July 2023.
12. News: Max Watters Returns To Oakwell In Permanent Deal . 24 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 24 July 2023.
13. News: Corey O'Keeffe Joins The Reds . 25 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 25 July 2023.
14. News: KYRAN LOFTHOUSE SIGNS FOR THE REDS . . 28 July 2023 . 28 July 2023.
15. News: Mael de Gevigney Signs For The Reds . 4 August 2023 . Barnsley FC . 4 August 2023.
16. News: Sam Cosgrove leaves Blues . 2 September 2023 . Birmingham City FC . 2 September 2023.
17. News: Aaron Atkinson Joins The Reds . 20 October 2023 . Barnsley FC . 20 October 2023.
18. News: Donovan Pines Is A Red! . 14 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 13 January 2024.
19. News: Josh Earl Signs For The Reds . 1 February 2024 . Barnsley FC . 1 February 2024.
20. News: Highly-rated midfielder joins Bradford Park Avenue . 4 August 2023 . Northern Premier League . 3 August 2023.
21. News: Reds Submit Retained List . 1 June 2023 . Barnsley FC . 1 June 2023.
22. News: Oduor Arrives At City . 6 June 2023 . Bradford City AFC . 6 June 2023.
23. News: Salop sign Jason Sraha! . 14 July 2023 . Shrewsbury Town FC . 14 July 2023.
24. News: Bristol Rovers sign Thomas after Barnsley exit . 24 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 24 June 2023.
25. News: Luton sign centre-back Andersen from Barnsley . 3 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 3 July 2023.
26. News: Brad Collins departs Oakwell . 17 July 2023 . Barnsley Football Club. 17 July 2023.
27. News: Jasper Moon Joins Burton Albion . 18 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 18 July 2023.
28. News: Jamie Searle Joins Forest Green Rovers . 22 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 22 July 2023.
29. News: James Norwood Departs Oakwell . 4 August 2023 . Barnsley FC . 4 August 2023.
30. News: Coventry City sign Liam Kitching . 2 September 2023 . Coventry City FC . 1 September 2023.
31. News: Aaron Leya Iseka Departs Oakwell . 30 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 29 January 2024.
32. News: Liam Roberts Joins The Reds . 18 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 18 July 2023.
33. News: John McAtee Arrives At Oakwell . 24 August 2023 . Barnsley FC . 24 August 2023.
34. News: Barnsley sign Rotherham defender McCart on loan . 31 August 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 31 August 2023.
35. News: Owen Dodgson Arrives At Oakwell . 2 September 2023 . Barnsley FC . 1 September 2023.
36. News: Owen Dodgson Recalled By Burnley . 1 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 1 January 2024.
37. News: Conor Grant joins The Reds at Oakwell . 2 February 2024 . Barnsley FC . 2 February 2024.
38. News: Adam Hayton Joins Worksop On Loan . 1 July 2023 . Barnsley FC . 1 July 2023.
39. News: Dyer and Makiessi join Basford on loan . 21 August 2023 . Barnsley FC . 21 August 2023.
40. News: Oli Shaw arrives on loan . 31 August 2023 . Motherwell FC . 31 August 2023.
41. News: Oli Shaw Returns From Loan Spell . 24 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 24 January 2024.
42. News: Dallas pens deadline day deal . 2 September 2023 . Kilmarnock FC . 1 September 2023.
43. News: Andy Dallas Recalled . 20 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 20 January 2024.
44. News: Rogan Ravenhill Joins Liversedge On Loan . 10 September 2023 . Barnsley FC . 9 September 2023.
45. News: Aaron Leya Iseka departs on loan . 21 September 2023 . Barnsley FC . 21 September 2023.
46. News: Aiden Marsh joins York on loan . 21 September 2023 . Barnsley FC . 21 September 2023.
47. News: Aiden Marsh York Stay Extended . 26 October 2023 . Barnsley FC . 25 October 2023.
48. News: Aiden Marsh Recalled From Loan Spell . 7 November 2023 . Barnsley FC . 6 November 2023.
49. News: Kyran Lofthouse joins on loan from Barnsley . 23 September 2023 . Gateshead FC . 22 September 2023.
50. News: Kyran Lofthouse Recalled . 4 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 4 January 2024.
51. News: Theo Chapman Joins Farsley Celtic On Loan . 23 October 2023 . Barnsley FC . 20 October 2023.
52. News: Danny Benson Joins On Loan . 23 October 2023 . Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC . 21 October 2023.
53. News: Quakers sign Charlie Winfield from Barnsley . 30 October 2023 . Darlington FC . 27 October 2023.
54. News: Kyran Lofthouse Joins MK Dons On Loan . 9 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 9 January 2024.
55. News: Conor McCarthy Joins Swindon Town On Loan . 17 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 17 January 2024.
56. News: Paul Cooper Moves To Ashton United On Youth Loan . 19 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 18 January 2024.
57. News: Joe Ackroyd Joins Buxton On Loan . 22 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 22 January 2024.
58. News: Andrew Dallas Makes Loan Move . 22 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 22 January 2024.
59. News: Kieren Flavell Loaned Out . 31 January 2024 . Barnsley FC . 31 January 2024.
60. News: Kacper Lopata Departs On Loan . 1 February 2024 . Barnsley FC . 1 February 2024.
61. News: Jack Shepherd Joins Cheltenham On Loan . 1 February 2024 . Barnsley FC . 1 February 2024.
62. News: Callum Styles Departs On Loan . 1 February 2024 . Barnsley FC . 1 February 2024.
63. News: Oli Shaw Moves To Motherwell On Loan . 8 February 2024 . Barnsley FC . 8 February 2024.
64. News: Reds Confirm 23/24 Pre-Season Schedule . 5 June 2023 . Barnsley FC . 5 June 2023.
65. News: 23/24 Sky Bet League One Fixtures . 22 June 2023 . Barnsley FC . 22 June 2023.
66. News: Reds Entertain Horsham In FA Cup . 17 October 2023 . Barnsley FC . 15 October 2023.
67. News: Statement on Barnsley FC: Barnsley FC removed from 2023-24 Emirates FA Cup . 22 November 2023 . The Football Association . 22 November 2023.
68. News: Carabao Cup First Round Draw . 22 June 2023 . Barnsley FC . 22 June 2023.
69. News: Carabao Cup And EFL Trophy Draws Info . 21 June 2023 . Barnsley FC . 21 June 2023.
70. News: EFL Trophy Draw . 22 June 2023 . Barnsley FC . 22 June 2023.
71. News: Reds to travel to Blackpool in Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 26 November 2023 . Barnsley FC . 24 November 2023.