Yes. Barnsley have played 1 Premier League season, in 1997/98, and they are not one of the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 league.
Premier League spell
Barnsley's time in the competition came in a single stint. They went up for 1997/98 and that stay ended with relegation at the close of the same season.
| Spell | Seasons | How it ended |
|---|---|---|
| 1997/98 | 1 | Relegated (19th, 35 points) |
Final outcome in 1997/98
This was Barnsley's first Premier League season and also their most recent one. The official final table places them near the bottom end of the division, which is why their stay lasted only that campaign.
| Season | Finish | Clubs | Points | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997/98 | 19th | 20 | 35 | Relegated |
All-time Premier League record
Because Barnsley appeared in the league for only one season, their overall Premier League record is the same as their 1997/98 return. It gives a complete picture of their top-flight spell in the Premier League era.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Goal difference | Points | All-time rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 10 | 5 | 23 | 37 | 82 | -45 | 35 | 49th |
Official Premier League data also shows that Barnsley have never won the title. Since they have only had this one season in the competition, both their highest and lowest finish are the same: 19th in 1997/98.
Why Barnsley are not a Premier League club now
After 1997/98, Barnsley spent 28 seasons outside the Premier League from 1998/99 to 2025/26. They are also absent from the 2026/27 Premier League line-up, so they are not part of the current season's 20-club field.
FAQ
When were Barnsley last in the Premier League?
Their last Premier League season was 1997/98. That is also their only season in the competition.
How many Premier League seasons have Barnsley played?
They have played 1 season in total. There has been no second spell in the league.
How many Premier League matches have Barnsley played?
Barnsley played 38 Premier League matches altogether. That total covers their full history in the competition.
Have Barnsley ever won the Premier League?
No. Their best Premier League finish is 19th, recorded in 1997/98.