Borussia Dortmund head coach Lucien Favre pictured on November 4, 2020
Crystal Palace in talks with Lucien Favre over manager's job?
Crystal Palace reportedly begin talks with former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre over becoming the Eagles' new manager.
Jun 17, 16:00
Swansea City manager Steve Cooper pictured in February 2021
Steve Cooper hails "night to remember" as Swansea book Wembley place
The Swans will play Brentford in next week's Championship play-off final.
May 22, 21:22
Swansea player Matt Grimes in action during the Capital One Cup Second Round match between Swansea City and York City at Liberty Stadium on August 25, 2015
Swansea 1-1 Barnsley: Swans set up playoff final tie with Brentford
The Swans won 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 Liberty Stadium draw.
May 22, 19:42
Andre Ayew celebrates scoring for Swansea City against Queens Park Rangers on December 26, 2020
Andre Ayew: 'Promotion with Swansea would be one of my top achievements'
The 31-year-old Ghana forward has scored goals in the Champions League and at a World Cup during his career.
May 21, 11:16
Swansea City manager Steve Cooper pictured in February 2021
Team News: Swansea in good shape ahead of Barnsley second leg
The Swans won the first leg at Oakwell 1-0.
May 21, 10:22
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe pictured on July 26, 2020
Eddie Howe in contention for Crystal Palace job?
Eddie Howe reportedly emerges as a candidate to be the next Crystal Palace manager, with the club confirming this week that Roy Hodgson will leave Selhurst Park.
May 20, 16:47
Barnsley's Alex Mowatt clashes with Swansea City's Jay Fulton May 17, 2021
Preview:Swansea City vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship playoff clash between Swansea City and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 20, 10:04
Swansea City manager Steve Cooper pictured in February 2021
Steve Cooper: 'It is only half time in the semi-final'
Andre Ayew's excellent curling finish six minutes before half-time proved decisive.
May 17, 22:58
Barnsley's Callum Brittain in action with Swansea City's Jamal Lowe in the Championship playoffs on May 17, 2021
Barnsley 0-1 Swansea: Andre Ayew gives Swans semi-final advantage
Ayew produced the game's only moment of class six minutes before half-time.
May 17, 21:47
Barnsley's Cauley Woodrow celebrates scoring in October 2020
Cauley Woodrow: 'We will continue to disrupt teams with unique style'
The Reds have been transformed in just over six months under manager Valerien Ismael's gegenpressing brand of football.
May 16, 15:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Matt Grimes expecting interesting battle with Barnsley
The Swans finished one place and two points above Barnsley after 46 games.
May 16, 12:52
Swansea City manager Steve Cooper pictured in February 2021
Steve Cooper hopes playoff experience helps Swansea against Barnsley
The Swans lost out to Brentford in the semi-finals last term.
May 15, 15:27
Swansea City manager Steve Cooper pictured on January 9, 2021
Preview:Barnsley vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Barnsley and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 15, 10:30
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
Barnsley's Cauley Woodrow hails "very strong man" Valerien Ismael
Barnsley play Swansea at Oakwell on Monday in the first leg of their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.
May 15, 08:21
Norwich City manager Daniel Farke pictured in February 2021
Daniel Farke pleased to see Norwich finish season "in style"
The Sky Bet Championship winners had to come from behind twice against the play-off semi-finalists.
May 8, 15:46
Barnsley's Conor Chapman scores their second goal on May 8, 2021
Barnsley 2-2 Norwich: Canaries lift trophy but miss out on record
Barnsley will meet Swansea in the play-offs with a point proving sufficient to lift them up to fifth place.
May 8, 13:38
Norwich City's Kieran Dowell scores their first goal against Reading in the Championship on May 1, 2021
Preview:Barnsley vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Barnsley and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 6, 15:38
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
Valerien Ismael admits Barnsley "switched off" against Preston
The Tykes have already sealed a top-six spot.
May 1, 18:49
Ched Evans in action for Preston North End in February 2021
Preston 2-0 Barnsley: Playoff-bound Tykes suffer rare defeat
Jordan Storey and Ched Evans struck for North End.
May 1, 16:38
Barnsley's Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring their first goal against Reading in the Championship on April 2, 2021
Preview:Preston North End vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 29, 16:15
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
John Hendrie tips Barnsley to match 'Class of 97'
John Hendrie, 57, played a key role when Barnsley upset the odds to reach the top flight under manager Danny Wilson 24 years ago.
Apr 28, 08:43
Bournemouth manager Jonathan Woodgate pictured on February 20, 2021
A closer look at the four teams vying for Championship playoff glory
One more club will join Norwich and Watford in the Premier League.
Apr 26, 12:02
Rotherham United manager Paul Warne pictured in January 2021
Paul Warne "surprised" that Barnsley winner was allowed to stand
Paul Warne bemused that Barnsley's winning goal was allowed to stand.
Apr 24, 17:47
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
Barnsley 1-0 Rotherham: Tykes edge closer to playoff place
Barnsley now need just a point from their remaining two games.
Apr 24, 16:23
Barnsley's Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring their first goal against Reading in the Championship on April 2, 2021
Preview:Barnsley vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Barnsley and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 22, 17:37
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
Valerien Ismael: 'We must stay focused at key stage of season'
A slim but thoroughly deserved 1-0 win at Huddersfield saw Ismael's side take advantage of Reading's draw with Luton.
Apr 21, 22:09
Barnsley's Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring their first goal against Reading in the Championship on April 2, 2021
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Huddersfield Town and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 19, 12:38
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
Preview:Coventry City vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 16, 18:00
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
Valerien Ismael hails second-half performance as Barnsley overcome Boro
Barnsley now have a five-point cushion inside the play-off positions.
Apr 10, 17:58
Barnsley's Daryl Dike celebrates scoring their first goal against Luton Town in the Championship on April 5, 2021
Preview:Barnsley vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Barnsley and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 8, 11:01
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
Valerien Ismael congratulates Barnsley after record-breaking Luton win
The Tykes made it six straight away wins for the first time in their history.
Apr 5, 17:58
Barnsley's Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring their first goal against Reading in the Championship on April 2, 2021
Preview:Luton Town vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Luton Town and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 3, 20:02
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in December 2020
Veljko Paunovic defends Lucas Joao after open goal miss
The Portuguese striker had a golden opportunity to put Reading 2-1 ahead in their 1-1 draw with Barnsley.
Apr 2, 20:36
Barnsley's Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring their first goal against Reading in the Championship on April 2, 2021
Barnsley 1-1 Reading: Lucas Joao misses open goal in stalemate
Alex Mowatt's penalty cancelled out Ovie Ejaria's opener before Lucas Joao produced one of the misses of the season.
Apr 2, 18:54
Barnsley's Cauley Woodrow celebrates scoring against Wycombe Wanderers in the Championship on March 17, 2021
Preview:Barnsley vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Barnsley and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 31, 15:43
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
Preview:Barnsley vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 18, 20:52
Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring for Barnsley against Watford on October 31, 2020
Valerien Ismael: 'We will appeal Alex Mowatt's red card'
The midfielder was sent off for a lunge on Scott Kashket.
Mar 17, 22:38
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured in October 2020
Preview:Wycombe Wanderers vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Wycombe Wanderers and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 15, 11:45
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured on February 11, 2021
Valerien Ismael praises Barnsley's reaction to "idiotic mistakes"
The Tykes made it eight wins in nine games by coming from behind to beat Bournemouth.
Mar 13, 18:39
Barnsley's Dominik Frieser scores their second goal on March 13, 2021
Bournemouth 2-3 Barnsley: Tykes boost playoff hopes with dramatic win
The Tykes battled back from 2-1 down to win against their promotion rivals.
Mar 13, 17:17
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