The release date of Barlow's upcoming album Since I Saw You Last is clashing with the British band's Midnight Memories, but the 42-year-old Take That star is not worried about that, reported Daily star.
"I didn't realise I was going up against One Direction at first. When I found out I thought Jesus, I have no chance. Though to be honest I'm not worried about losing out to them," Barlow said.
"I don't worry about things like that. My concern is I would like it to stay high in the charts until Christmas and have a good Christmas campaign," he added.