Liverpool has previously lost at home. Here is the record of their last 5 matches against Barnsley before the FA Cup third round clash.
On 12 January 2026, the statistics of matches between Liverpool, ranked 4th in the English Premier League, and Barnsley, ranked 17th in the Championship, were revealed ahead of their FA Cup 2025-26 third round match tonight at 02:45.
The two teams have met 23 times across all competitions, with Liverpool—the "Reds"—holding a considerable advantage over Barnsley, known as the "Tykes," as follows.
Total matches: 23
Liverpool wins: 14
Draws: 4
Barnsley wins: 5
However, in the last five meetings, Liverpool lost twice at home at Anfield to Barnsley. The first loss was in the 1997 Premier League under manager Roy Evans, and the most recent was in the 2008 FA Cup during Rafa Benitez's tenure.
19 January 1982 (League Cup): Barnsley 1-3 Liverpool
10 March 1985 (FA Cup Quarterfinals): Barnsley 0-4 Liverpool
22 November 1997 (Premier League): Liverpool 0-1 Barnsley
28 March 1998 (Premier League): Barnsley 2-3 Liverpool
16 February 2008 (FA Cup Round 5): Liverpool 1-2 Barnsley