Barnsley boss Michael Duff praised the performance of Devante Cole and Herbie Kane after the 5-0 victory over Morecambe.Two-goal Cole opened the scoring four minutes in before an own goal from Dynel Simeu made it 2-0. Kane and Bobby Thomas also got on the scoresheet as Duff’s side registered their seventh home win in a row.“We ticked every box,” said Duff. “I’d have...Full Story »

A dominant Barnsley display helped them earn their seventh straight home win with a 5-0 victory over a struggling Morecambe side whose winless run extends to eight games.Devante Cole and Herbie Kane scored before the interval, with the former earning his brace in the second half. Bobby Thomas got on the scoresheet late on.The Tykes took the advantage four minutes in through top-scorer Cole, who ...Full Story »

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell hailed a team effort as his side ended Barnsley’s 12-match unbeaten run with an emphatic 3-1 win at St James Park.Jay Stansfield’s stunning solo goal put the Grecians in front, only for Bobby Thomas to level before half-time, but City stepped up a gear after the break and won with a goal from Harry Kite and Sam Nombe’s penalty.“It was an ...Full Story »

Exeter City made it four home wins in a row and ended Barnsley’s 12-match unbeaten run with a superb 3-1 victory in League One at St James Park.Barnsley dominated the early exchanges, but Exeter went in front in the 26th minute when the outstanding Jay Stansfield picked the ball up on the byline, nutmegged Jordan Williams and cut across the penalty box before curling a brilliant finish bey...Full Story »

Manager Michael Duff hailed Barnsley’s “excellent” 4-2 League One victory over South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday, which strengthened their promotion bid and ended their opponents’ 23-match unbeaten league run.The home side went 2-0 up early on following goals from Devante Cole and James Norwood. Two goals from Lee Gregory made it all-square before late strikes fr...Full Story »

Barnsley scored two late goals in a 4-2 League One victory over South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday to end their opponents’ 23-match unbeaten league run as they dropped down to second.The game burst into life in the 10th minute when Mads Andersen slipped the ball through to Devante Cole on the left-hand side of the area and the striker beat goalkeeper Cameron Dawson with a low, angl...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Michael Duff admitted his team had fortune on their side in the 1-0 win at Wycombe.The Tykes had to withstand pressure from the hosts in the first half before sneaking a win thanks to Slobodan Tedic’s header with five minutes remaining.The Serbian’s first goal for Barnsley gave the South Yorkshire club their ninth win in 11 games as they moved onto 69 points for the ...Full Story »

Slobodan Tedic struck a late winner to earn fourth-placed Barnsley a huge 1-0 victory at fellow League One play-off chasers Wycombe.Tedic’s first goal for the Tykes with five minutes remaining was all that separated the two as Michael Duff earned his first win over the Chairboys.The home side dominated the opening 45 minutes but could not find the opener, Tjay De Barr going close inside fi...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Michael Duff said his team will not get distracted by their impressive unbeaten run after their 3-0 win against League One promotion rivals Plymouth at Oakwell.Second-half goals from Adam Phillips, Mads Andersen and Nicky Cadden left Argyle only two points ahead of third-placed Ipswich and eight in front of the Reds, who have two games in hand and have not lost for 10 matches.Du...Full Story »

Plymouth’s League One automatic-promotion hopes suffered a blow with a 3-0 defeat to in-form Barnsley at Oakwell.Second-half goals from Adam Phillips, Mads Andersen and Nicky Cadden left Argyle only two points ahead of third-placed Ipswich and eight in front of the Reds, who have two games in hand and are on a 10-match unbeaten run.Barnsley thought they had taken the lead after just three ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff hailed the dominance of his side against a “dangerous” opponent in their 3-1 win over Portsmouth at Oakwell.The Reds hit the front in the 17th minute through James Norwood’s close-range finish and they doubled their advantage three minutes later when Nicky Cadden Wonderfully curled in from just outside the area.Portsmouth pulled a goal back four minut...Full Story »

Barnsley returned to winning ways and extended their unbeaten run to nine games with a 3-1 victory over Portsmouth at Oakwell.James Norwood and Nicky Cadden twice struck for the hosts inside three first-half minutes and Colby Bishop’s reply straight after the break was cancelled out by Devante Cole, who sealed all three points.The Reds hit the front in the 17th minute after Joe Morrell laz...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Michael Duff was delighted with his team’s performance in a 4-1 victory against a strong Derby.Devante Cole scored two much-needed goals in the first half and Adam Phillips was also on the scoresheet.David McGoldrick gave hopes of a Derby comeback after a fabulous finish, but substitute Luke Thomas secured the vital three points with a late stoppage-time strike to seal the...Full Story »

Barnsley leapfrogged Derby in the League One table with a thumping 4-1 win at Oakwell.The Tykes made it an impressive seven games without a defeat against Paul Warne’s side, climbing over them into fifth.An opener was found in the 21st minute, as chaos in the Derby defence gave Devante Cole his ninth goal of the season with a simple close-range strike.Adam Phillips then scored his third go...Full Story »

Boss Michael Duff was delighted with Barnsley’s ruthless streak on the road as they thumped his old club Cheltenham 4-0.Duff enjoyed a triumphant return to a club he led to the League Two title in 2021 followed by their highest ever finish of 15th in League One last term before leaving to take over at Oakwell.They were 3-0 up at the break through James Norwood, Herbie Kane and Adam Phillip...Full Story »

Michael Duff enjoyed a triumphant return to Cheltenham as his Barnsley side ran out comfortable 4-0 winners.Duff led the Robins to the League Two title in 2021 followed by their highest ever finish of 15th in League One last term before leaving to take over at Oakwell.And his in-form Tykes team launched their own mini goal-of-the-season competition, netting three of the highest quality before ha...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff was delighted with his “excellent” side after they won a “horrible game” at Port Vale.Luca Connell showcased his immense talent with a stunning strike just 25 seconds into the first league meeting at the ground between the two sides for seven years.Nathan Smith equalised for the hosts, but goals from Liam Kitching and substitute Adam Phillips se...Full Story »

Barnsley kept themselves in the League One play-off places with a 3-1 win at Port Vale.The first league meeting between the sides at Vale Park for seven years needed just 25 seconds to spring into life.Irish youngster Luca Connell showcased his brimming talent as he opened his 2023 account in style with a stunning strike.Vale restored parity as Nathan Smith converted David Worrall’s deep c...Full Story »

Michael Duff praised Barnsley’s fans as his side defeated Cambridge 2-0 at Oakwell, despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half.Max Watters opened the scoring before being shown a red card before half-time.A second-half volley from Jordan Williams doubled Barnsley’s lead as they saw the game out, limiting Cambridge’s opportunities to get back in the game.And Duff felt the...Full Story »

Barnsley secured a 2-0 victory over Cambridge despite goal scorer Max Watters being sent off before the break, as Michael Duff’s side defeated the U’s with 10 men for the second time this season.The home side opened the scoring eight minutes in as Watters reacted quickest when Devante Cole’s effort from the edge of the box was saved, slotting home the rebound to claim his first...Full Story »