On 24 May, Barnsley announced their first pre-season friendly, against Accrington Stanley.[42] A month later, the club confirmed their pre-season schedule with fixtures against Alfreton Town, RCD Mallorca and Derby County.[43] On 4 August, a final friendly was confirmed, against Roma.[44]
Updated to match(es) played on 1 February 2025. Source: EFL Official Website Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[45]
Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 14,731 Referee: Thomas Kirk
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 9 November, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[48] It was then later moved again to avoid a possilbe postponement due to international call-ups.[49]
On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Barnsley being drawn away against Wigan Athletic.[59] In the second round, they were drawn at home to Sheffield United.[60] In the third round an away tie against Manchester United was confirmed.[61][62]
