Barnsley have won both of their previous FA Cup meetings with Bristol Rovers, beating them 4-0 in February 1910 (second round) and 4-1 in February 1999 (fifth round).

Bristol Rovers have lost their last six away games against Barnsley in all competitions, since a 1-0 win in November 1991. They’ve already lost 2-1 at Oakwell this season in League One.

Barnsley have scored 11 goals in their last three FA Cup home matches, beating Barrow 5-4, Crewe 3-0 and drawing 3-3 with Horsham. They last scored 3+ goals in more consecutive home games in the competition between February 1998 and February 1999 (5).

Bristol Rovers have reached the third round of the FA Cup in four of the last five seasons, with the only exception coming in 2022-23 when they lost 2-0 to Boreham Wood in round two.