Players who played for Barnsley and Southampton
Which footballers have played for both Barnsley and Southampton? It's exactly the kind of link that wins rounds of The Connection, our football trivia game. Every player below has been checked against his career record, including loan spells.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 8 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Barnsley | Southampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Speedie | Scotland | 1978–1980 | 1992–1993 |
| Neil Shipperley | England | 1999–2001 | 1995–1996 |
| Rory Delap | Republic of Ireland / England | 2013 loan | 2001–2006 |
| David McGoldrick | England / Republic of Ireland | 2025–2026 | 2004–2009 |
| Jay Rodriguez | England | 2010 loan | 2012–2017 |
| Joe Rothwell | England | 2015 loan | 2024 loan |
| Adam Armstrong | England | 2016–2017 loan | 2021–2026 |
| Garry Monk | England | – | – |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Barnsley and Southampton.
- The most common countries are England (6), Scotland (1), Republic of Ireland (1).
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Rory Delap and Jay Rodriguez.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Barnsley and Southampton?
8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Barnsley and Southampton, including David Speedie, David McGoldrick and Neil Shipperley.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Rory Delap and Jay Rodriguez.
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