1997–98 Barnsley F.C. season
During the 1997–98 English football season, Barnsley F.C. competed in the FA Premier League (known as the FA Carling Premiership for sponsorship reasons). It was their first (and, to date, only) season in the top flight of English football.
Season summary
1997-98 was the first top flight season in Barnsley's 102-year history, and, despite some courageous performances, their stay among the elite lasted just one season. They were in the bottom three virtually all season long, though they did enjoy some success in the FA Cup, knocking out Manchester United in the fifth round before bowing out to eventual runners-up Newcastle United in the quarter-final. Their relegation was confirmed a few weeks later, and manager Danny Wilson then moved to Sheffield Wednesday. 35-year-old striker John Hendrie was appointed player-manager following Wilson's departure.
Final league table
| Key |
| Qualified for the Champions League |
| Qualified for the UEFA Cup |
| Qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup |
| Relegated to Division One |
P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Results
Barnsley's score comes first
Legend
FA Premier League
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Opponent |
Venue |
Result |
Attendance |
Scorers |
| 9 August 1997 |
West Ham United |
H |
1-2 |
18,667 |
Redfearn |
| 12 August 1997 |
Crystal Palace |
A |
1-0 |
21,547 |
Redfearn |
| 24 August 1997 |
Chelsea |
H |
0-6 |
18,170 |
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| 27 August 1997 |
Bolton Wanderers |
H |
2-1 |
18,661 |
Tinkler, Hristov |
| 30 August 1997 |
Derby County |
A |
0-1 |
27,232 |
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| 13 September 1997 |
Aston Villa |
H |
0-3 |
18,649 |
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| 20 September 1997 |
Everton |
A |
2-4 |
32,659 |
Redfearn, Barnard |
| 23 September 1997 |
Wimbledon |
A |
1-4 |
7,668 |
Tinkler |
| 27 September 1997 |
Leicester City |
H |
0-2 |
18,660 |
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| 4 October 1997 |
Arsenal |
A |
0-5 |
38,049 |
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| 20 October 1997 |
Coventry City |
H |
2-0 |
17,463 |
Ward, Redfearn (pen) |
| 25 October 1997 |
Manchester United |
A |
0-7 |
55,142 |
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| 1 November 1997 |
Blackburn Rovers |
H |
1-1 |
18,665 |
Bosančić |
| 8 November 1997 |
Southampton |
A |
1-4 |
15,018 |
Bosančić (pen) |
| 22 November 1997 |
Liverpool |
A |
1-0 |
41,011 |
Ward |
| 29 November 1997 |
Leeds United |
H |
2-3 |
18,690 |
Liddell, Ward |
| 8 December 1997 |
Sheffield Wednesday |
A |
1-2 |
29,086 |
Redfearn |
| 13 December 1997 |
Newcastle United |
H |
2-2 |
18,687 |
Redfearn, Hendrie |
| 20 December 1997 |
Tottenham Hotspur |
A |
0-3 |
28,232 |
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| 26 December 1997 |
Bolton Wanderers |
A |
1-1 |
25,000 |
Hristov |
| 28 December 1997 |
Derby County |
H |
1-0 |
18,686 |
Ward |
| 10 January 1998 |
West Ham United |
A |
0-6 |
23,714 |
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| 17 January 1998 |
Crystal Palace |
H |
1-0 |
17,819 |
Ward |
| 31 January 1998 |
Chelsea |
A |
0-2 |
34,442 |
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| 7 February 1998 |
Everton |
H |
2-2 |
18,672 |
Fjørtoft, Barnard |
| 21 February 1998 |
Coventry City |
A |
0-1 |
20,265 |
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| 28 February 1998 |
Wimbledon |
H |
2-1 |
17,102 |
Fjørtoft (2) |
| 11 March 1998 |
Aston Villa |
A |
1-0 |
29,519 |
Ward |
| 14 March 1998 |
Southampton |
H |
4-3 |
18,368 |
Ward, Jones, Fjørtoft, Redfearn (pen) |
| 28 March 1998 |
Liverpool |
H |
2-3 |
18,684 |
Redfearn (2) |
| 31 March 1998 |
Blackburn Rovers |
A |
1-2 |
24,179 |
Hristov |
| 4 April 1998 |
Leeds United |
A |
1-2 |
37,749 |
Hristov |
| 11 April 1998 |
Sheffield Wednesday |
H |
2-1 |
18,692 |
Ward, Fjørtoft |
| 13 April 1998 |
Newcastle United |
A |
1-2 |
36,534 |
Fjørtoft |
| 18 April 1998 |
Tottenham Hotspur |
H |
1-1 |
18,692 |
Redfearn |
| 25 April 1998 |
Arsenal |
H |
0-2 |
18,691 |
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| 2 May 1998 |
Leicester City |
A |
0-1 |
21,293 |
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| 10 May 1998 |
Manchester United |
H |
0-2 |
18,694 |
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FA Cup
Main article:
1997–98 FA CupLeague Cup
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| FA competitions |
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Premier League and
Football League |
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| Football Conference |
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Club seasons
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| Premier League |
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| First Division |
Birmingham City · Bradford City · Bury · Charlton Athletic · Crewe Alexandra · Huddersfield Town · Ipswich Town · Manchester City · Middlesbrough · Norwich City · Nottingham Forest · Oxford United · Portsmouth · Port Vale · Queens Park Rangers · Reading · Sheffield United · Stockport County · Stoke City · Sunderland · Swindon Town · Tranmere Rovers · West Bromwich Albion · Wolverhampton Wanderers
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| Second Division |
Blackpool · Bournemouth · Brentford · Bristol City · Bristol Rovers · Burnley · Carlisle United · Chesterfield · Fulham · Gillingham · Grimsby Town · Luton Town · Millwall · Northampton Town · Oldham Athletic · Plymouth Argyle · Preston North End · Southend United · Walsall · Watford · Wigan Athletic · Wrexham · Wycombe · York City
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| Third Division |
Barnet · Brighton & Hove Albion · Cambridge United · Cardiff City · Chester City · Colchester United · Darlington · Doncaster Rovers · Exeter City · Hartlepool United · Hull City · Leyton Orient · Lincoln City · Macclesfield Town · Mansfield Town · Notts County · Peterborough United · Rochdale · Rotherham United · Scarborough · Scunthorpe United · Shrewsbury Town · Swansea City · Torquay United |
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Cheltenham Town · Dover Athletic · Farnborough Town · Gateshead · Halifax Town · Hayes · Hednesford Town · Hereford United · Kettering Town · Kidderminster Harriers · Leek Town · Morecambe · Northwich Victoria · Rushden & Diamonds · Slough Town · Southport · Stalybridge Celtic · Stevenage Borough · Telford United · Welling United · Woking · Yeovil Town
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Summer 1997 transfers · Winter 1997–98 transfers
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