History

The club were formed in 1887 by Reverend Tiverton Preedy, curate of St. Peters Church on Doncaster Road. The club were named Barnsley St. Peters and with in a year were playing at Oakwell.

Barnsley St. Peters entered the FA Cup for the first time during the 1893-94 season and the club's popularity started to grow making it a feature of the town. St. Peters was dropped from the name so the club became Barnsley FC, and a season later they applied to enter the football league. The votes came in, Barnsley's application was a success.

Barnsley now awaited their first home game with Luton being the visitors. After a goal less first half Barnsley again fell behind but shortly afterwards were awarded a penalty.

Full back John McArtney, who had been signed from Luton in the close season, stepped forward and scored the Reds first ever league goal.

General Ground Information

West Stand

The West Stand is the only original part of Oakwell Stadium left standing. The stand is made up of two tiers, only the upper tier is covered but at the expense of several supporting columns for the roof structure which can restrict you view. The lower tier of the West Stand is uncovered and arguably gives a better view.

Capacity: 4,752.

East Stand

The East Stand has two tiers and was completed in 1993 with some financial help from The Football Trust. The East stand houses the executive boxes.

Capacity: 7,492

The Enterprise Stand/Ponefract Road End

The Enterprise Stand is a large covered single tier seating area behind the goal on the south side of the stadium. The players gym, box office, club shop and administration offices are incorporated in this stand.

Capacity: 4,508

The North Stand

The North Stand is the most recent addition to Oakwell Stadium and is a large covered singled tiered seating area with a capacity for 6,000 spectators. Away fans usually get 2,000 seats made available but on some occasions are allocated all 6,000.