Neil Austin
| Date of birth | 26 April 1983 |
| Place of birth | Barnsley |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Defender |
Neil Austin, who is a former England youth international, extended his contract at Barnsley to June 2006 in June 2005.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Barnsley | 27 Apr 2000 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| Darlington | 01 Jul 2007 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Hartlepool United | 01 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| Shaw Lane | 07 Aug 2015 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Barnsley | League Division 2 | 32 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Barnsley | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Barnsley | League Division 2 | 32 | 5 |
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| 2004-05 | Barnsley | League One | 9 | 6 |
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| 2005-06 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 5 |
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| 2005-06 | Barnsley | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Barnsley | League One | 38 |
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| 2006-07 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Barnsley | League Championship | 21 | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Darlington | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Darlington | League Two | 23 | 6 |
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| 2008-09 | Darlington | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Darlington | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Darlington | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Darlington | League Two | 29 | 4 |
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| 2009-10 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Hartlepool United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Hartlepool United | League One | 36 | 3 |
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| 2010-11 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Hartlepool United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Hartlepool United | League One | 24 | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Hartlepool United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Hartlepool United | League One | 46 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Hartlepool United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Hartlepool United | League One | 36 | 3 |
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| 2013-14 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Hartlepool United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 3 |
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| 2013-14 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Hartlepool United | League Two | 29 |
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| 2014-15 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Hartlepool United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Hartlepool United | League Two | 46 | 2 |
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| 2017-18 | Shaw Lane | FA Cup | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 10 Aug 2002 | Swindon Town v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Luton Town v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Notts County | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Northampton Town v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Brentford v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Barnsley v Bristol City | L | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Chesterfield v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Barnsley v Cardiff City | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Barnsley v Blackpool | L | 1-4 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Barnsley v Port Vale | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Barnsley v Northampton Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Barnsley v Luton Town | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Port Vale v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Barnsley v Chesterfield | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Barnsley v Huddersfield Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Blackpool v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Barnsley v Stockport County | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Barnsley v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Bristol City v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Barnsley v Peterborough United | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Mansfield Town v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Barnsley v Brentford | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Barnsley v Blackpool | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | AFC Bournemouth v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Barnsley v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Chesterfield v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Port Vale v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Barnsley v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Oct 2003 | Notts County v Barnsley | W | 0-0 (4-2) | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Peterborough United v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | Barnsley v Wrexham | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Brentford v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2003 | York City v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Bristol City v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Barnsley v Stockport County | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Bristol City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2003 | Barnsley v Bristol City | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Luton Town v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Hartlepool United v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Barnsley v Chesterfield | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Jan 2004 | Barnsley v Scunthorpe United | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Colchester United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Jan 2004 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Jan 2004 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2004 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Notts County v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Feb 2004 | Barnsley v Hartlepool United | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Grimsby Town v Barnsley | L | 6-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Mar 2004 | Barnsley v Peterborough United | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2004 | Barnsley v Luton Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Barnsley v Port Vale | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Swindon Town v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2004 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Barnsley v Brentford | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 May 2004 | Stockport County v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | Barnsley v Bristol City | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 04 Sep 2004 | Hartlepool United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 17 Oct 2004 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 20 Oct 2004 | Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers | L | 1-3 | League One | |
| 23 Oct 2004 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Barnsley v Stockport County | D | 3-3 | League One | |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Barnsley v Huddersfield Town | W | 4-2 | League One | |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 12 Feb 2005 | Swindon Town v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 19 Feb 2005 | Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 22 Feb 2005 | Doncaster Rovers v Barnsley | L | 4-0 | League One | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Port Vale v Barnsley | L | 5-0 | League One | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Barnsley v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 07 May 2005 | Blackpool v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 06 Aug 2005 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 09 Aug 2005 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 13 Aug 2005 | Colchester United v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Barnsley v Yeovil Town | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Barnsley v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 29 Aug 2005 | Swansea City v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Barnsley v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 13 Sep 2005 | Gillingham v Barnsley | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 17 Sep 2005 | Milton Keynes Dons v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 20 Sep 2005 | Burnley v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 24 Sep 2005 | Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 18 Oct 2005 | Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers | L | 2-5 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 22 Oct 2005 | Southend United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Oct 2005 | Rotherham United v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 29 Oct 2005 | Barnsley v Walsall | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 05 Nov 2005 | Barnsley v Darlington | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Bradford City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Barnsley v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 26 Nov 2005 | Swindon Town v Barnsley | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 03 Dec 2005 | Barnsley v Bradford City | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 06 Dec 2005 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Barnsley v Scunthorpe United | W | 5-2 | League One | |
| 13 Dec 2005 | Bradford City v Barnsley | W | 3-5 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 17 Dec 2005 | Yeovil Town v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Barnsley v Hartlepool United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Barnsley v Huddersfield Town | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Chesterfield v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Barnsley v Walsall | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2006 | Barnsley v Gillingham | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Port Vale v Barnsley | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Walsall v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Barnsley v Milton Keynes Dons | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Barnsley v Colchester United | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 28 Feb 2006 | AFC Bournemouth v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 04 Mar 2006 | Barnsley v Swansea City | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 11 Mar 2006 | Brentford v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Hartlepool United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Mar 2006 | Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Huddersfield Town v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 08 Apr 2006 | Barnsley v Chesterfield | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 15 Apr 2006 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 17 Apr 2006 | Barnsley v Southend United | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 22 Apr 2006 | Blackpool v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 19 Sep 2006 | Barnsley v Milton Keynes Dons | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 22 Sep 2006 | Preston North End v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 30 Sep 2006 | Barnsley v Luton Town | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 14 Oct 2006 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Derby County v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Nov 2006 | Barnsley v Leeds United | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 11 Nov 2006 | Birmingham City v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Nov 2006 | Barnsley v Ipswich Town | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Barnsley v Southend United | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Dec 2006 | Leeds United v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 10 Dec 2006 | Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Dec 2006 | Leicester City v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 23 Dec 2006 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2006 | Barnsley v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 30 Dec 2006 | Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2007 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Jan 2007 | Southend United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 26 Feb 2007 | Stoke City v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2007 | Barnsley v Sunderland | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley | W | 2-4 | League Championship | |
| 17 Mar 2007 | Coventry City v Barnsley | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Mar 2007 | Barnsley v Derby County | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Apr 2007 | Barnsley v Crystal Palace | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Apr 2007 | Barnsley v Leicester City | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 May 2007 | West Bromwich Albion v Barnsley | L | 7-0 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | England | Under-20 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | England | Under-20 Four Nations Competition | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 23 Oct 2002 | Germany v England | W | 1-2 | Under-20 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | England v Italy | L | 3-5 | Under-20 | |
| 21 May 2003 | Italy v England | L | 3-0 | Under-20 Four Nations Competition | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.