Barnsley

Barnsley

Club Information

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  • Nickname

    The Tykes

  • Founded

    1887

  • Manager

    John Hendrie (1998)

Club Blurb

Barnsley Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The team play in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. Nicknamed 'the Tykes', they were founded in 1887 by Reverend Tiverton Preedy under the name Barnsley St. Peter's.

Stadium Information

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  • Stadium Name

    Oakwell

  • Stadium Opened

    1887

  • Capacity

    23,009

Premier League Information

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  • Seasons in Premier League

    1

  • Premier League Titles

    0

  • Best Premier League Finish

    19th (97-98)

  • Lowest Premier League Position

    19th (97-98)

  • Relegations

    0

  • Biggest Win

    3-2 vs West Ham United (1998)

  • Biggest Defeat

    0-7 vs Manchester United (1998)

  • Current Premier League Team

    No

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