Doncaster – Barnsley

The goalless stalemate at Doncaster’s home ground left the hosts still languishing in 24th place with just three points from six games, having failed to win any matches while conceding nine goals. Barnsley, sitting 18th with seven points after two victories and a draw, also struggled to break the deadlock despite a slightly better goal difference of six for and eleven against. The result maintained the season’s head‑to‑head pattern, as the two sides have now drawn the only encounter between them. Both clubs remain in the lower half of the table, with Doncaster’s relegation battle intensifying while Barnsley looks to build on the modest points haul.