The League One match between Barnsley and Port Vale will take place at Oakwell on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
On Saturday, Barnsley and Port Vale will begin their League One journey by facing each other at Oakwell on the first day of the season. Barnsley, who narrowly missed out on promotion during the playoff final last season, have undergone a managerial change, with Neill Collins now at the helm after Michael Duff’s departure in the summer.
Barnsley is entering the new League One season with the determination to improve upon their previous performance, where they narrowly missed securing promotion back to England’s second tier. In their first season after relegation from the Championship, under the guidance of new manager Michael Duff, the team achieved a commendable fourth place, earning 86 points from 46 games. This successful run led them to the playoff semi-final against Bolton Wanderers, which they won. Subsequently, they faced Sheffield Wednesday in the final at Wembley but suffered a heart-wrenching defeat in extra time, denying them an immediate return to the Championship.
After the disappointment, Michael Duff left the club to join Swansea City, and Neill Collins was appointed as the new manager. Despite some friendly defeats during pre-season, Barnsley ended their preparations with a 2-1 win over Crewe Alexandra. Now, they are eager to begin the new season strongly and secure promotion. Their first match will be against Port Vale, who finished 18th in the league last season after earning promotion from League Two the year before. Under Andy Crosby’s management, they had a tough period in the second half of the season but managed to secure their position in League One. Port Vale had a decent pre-season with victories over Kidsgrove Athletic and a goalless draw with Newcastle Town, although they lost their final friendly against Doncaster Rovers. Both teams will be aiming for a positive start to the season, making this a close opening match for both sides.
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| Opponents | Score |
| Blackburn Rovers | 3-4 (L) |
| Hull City | 1-0 (L) |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 0-1 (L) |
| Bolton Wanderers | 1-0 (W) |
| Bolton Wanderers | 1-1 (D) |
| Opponents | Score |
| Plymouth Argyle | 1-3 (L) |
| Charlton Athletic | 3-2 (L) |
| Bristol Rovers | 2-0 (W) |
| Ipswich Town | 2-1 (L) |
| Lincoln City | 3-2 (L) |
| Last matches- results | Score |
| Barnsley beat Port Vale | 1-3 |
| Port Vale beat Barnsley | 2-1 |
| Barnsley draw Port Vale | 1-1 |
| Barnsley beat Port Vale | 0-1 |
| Port Vale beat Barnsley | 1-2 |
The League One match between Barnsley and Port Vale will take place at Oakwell on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Barnsley vs Port Vale | Key Details |
| Date | August 5 (UK) |
| Venue | Oakwell |
| Kickoff time in the UK | 3:00 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm |
In the United Kingdom, fans can watch the game live on beIN SPORTS+. However, there will be no telecast of this match in India.
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