Ian Evatt claimed Barnsley showed “no real ambition to win the game” after Wanderers failed to score for a third successive match.Respective keepers James Trafford and Brad Collins only had three on-target efforts to save between them in this top-seven encounter.“There were so many things to be positive about,” insisted Evatt after the Trotters collected a point after bac...Full Story »

Bolton extended their unbeaten run against Barnsley to 14 games but a 0-0 Sky Bet League One stalemate was small comfort for the out-of-form hosts.Wanderers’ point was their first in three matches but Ian Evatt’s side, boasting the division’s tightest defence, again failed to score.The home team, last beaten by their Yorkshire visitors in 1998, bossed possession but chances for...Full Story »

Jay Stansfield scored two poignant goals for Exeter – the first league goals of his career – as they won 2-0 at in-form Barnsley.Stansfield is on loan at Exeter from Fulham and is the club’s first number nine since the death of his father, Adam, who previously wore the shirt.Jay Stansfield kicked things off in the first minute, latching on to a cushioned header from Sam Nombe o...Full Story »

Jack Aitchison and Luca Connell could return to the starting line-up for Barnsley as they take on Exeter.The pair returned to the bench against Fleetwood after hamstring injuries, with Aitchison coming on as an 86th-minute substitute.Forward Slobodan Tedic remains a doubt with a back problem.Conor McCarthy has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, while Matty Wolfe is another who wil...Full Story »

Michael Duff admitted Barnsley’s last-gasp winner was a welcome bonus at Fleetwood.Jack Aitchison struck the only goal of the game in stoppage time, just minutes after coming off the bench, with a fine glancing header from fellow substitute Ziyad Larkeche’s cross.And the victory left his manager, who admitted he would have been happy to take a point home as the clock was ticking down...Full Story »

Fleetwood midfielder Harvey Macadam needs to be assessed before the visit of Barnsley.The 21-year-old was forced off with a hamstring injury in their last league outing against Charlton and was not included in the squad for the subsequent Papa John’s Trophy game.Head coach Scott Brown made seven changes for the cup game but will restore his full-strength side.Forward Paddy Lane and midfiel...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff praised his side’s togetherness as they beat Charlton 3-1 at Oakwell.Josh Benson opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a 35-yard strike before James Norwood doubled the lead in the 54th minute.Devante Cole was then on the end of Jordan Williams’ pass and slotted home to add a third in the 76th minute.The visitors scored a late consolation goal through ...Full Story »

Josh Benson, James Norwood and Devante Cole goals ensured Barnsley beat Charlton 3-1 in Sky Bet League One.Jack Payne scored five minutes from time but it was little consolation for the Addicks.Benson opened the scoring after 10 minutes with a strike from 35 yards, leaving Craig MacGillivray with no chance as the shot sailed into the top-left corner.Ben Garner’s side had a good opportunity...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Brad Collins will miss out for Barnsley when they host Charlton.He sustained a head injury against Cambridge last weekend and, despite manager Michael Duff confirming that there is no underlying damage, the goalkeeper will miss the clash.Fellow shot-stopper Jack Walton could be available to deputise between the sticks for the Tykes after recovering from a back injury.Liam Kitching wil...Full Story »

Michael Duff still feels his Barnsley side should be better despite a 3-0 win with 10 men at Cambridge.The away side had Liam Kitching sent off while they were a goal ahead, having also lost their goalkeeper Brad Collins following a lengthy injury stoppage.It did not stop Robbie Cundy and James Norwood scoring afterwards to seal the points for Duff’s side to add to Devante Cole’s fir...Full Story »

Robbie Cundy scored against his former club as 10-man Barnsley won 3-0 at Cambridge.James Brophy hit a post for the hosts in the seventh minute, and it was a miss the U’s would regret.Devante Cole opened the scoring in the 24th minute when he was played in by Liam Kitching’s pass and fired low into the bottom corner.Goalkeeper Brad Collins made a fine save to deny Liam O’Neil s...Full Story »

Brandon Haunstrup remains out for Cambridge with a knee injury.The summer signing is due to resume training soon, but Saturday’s home clash with Barnsley comes too soon for him.Forward Fejiri Okenabirhie made his return to action in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Cheltenham.He had been battling Achilles and hamstring problems.Nicky Cadden and Jon Benson may return to Barnsley’s squad....Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff called for his team to have more ruthlessness as they were pegged back to a 1-1 draw against Port Vale.Luke Thomas should have put the home side in front in the 34th minute when he was found on the edge of the six-yard-box by Conor McCarthy, but his effort flew over the crossbar.The deadlock was broken two minutes before the break by Reds’ defender Liam Kitching,...Full Story »

Barnsley have doubts over Nicky Cadden and Josh Benson for the visit of Port Vale.Winger Cadden has been struggling with a calf problem while Benson is nursing a hamstring injury.New signings Adam Phillips and Tom Edwards are available and still waiting to be handed their debuts.Midfielder Herbie Kane is fit again for boss Michael Duff.Romanian forward Dennis Politic could make his return for Po...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Michael Duff hailed his side’s display in their 2-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday as a ‘complete away performance’.Goals from Devante Cole and James Norwood gave Barnsley victory over their South Yorkshire neighbours.Lee Gregory spurned Wednesday’s best chances, failing to score from good positions.Duff said: “I thought we were very good and I thought ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore is likely to make wholesale changes to the side beaten 3-1 by Bradford in the EFL Trophy when local rivals Barnsley visit.Dominic Iorfa was the only player to keep his place at Bradford as Moore made 10 alterations following the 5-0 victory over Forest Green last weekend.Dennis Adeniran is unavailable, while Ben Heneghan is making progress in his recovery fr...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was hugely critical of referee Stephen Martin following his side’s 2-2 draw with Barnsley.A stunning free-kick from 25 yards by Town’s Conor Chaplin was cancelled out by Jack Aitchison’s header but Sam Morsy got the Tractor Boys back in front only for Callum Styles to deny them the three points.But McKenna admitted it was a “frustrating day&...Full Story »

Ipswich had to settle for a 2-2 draw against a tenacious Barnsley side which resulted in the Tractor Boys surrendering top spot to Portsmouth on goals scored.A stunning free-kick from 25 yards by Town’s Conor Chaplin was cancelled out by Jack Aitchison’s header but Sam Morsy got the home side back in front only for Callum Styles to deny Ipswich the three points.Chaplin broke the dead...Full Story »

Wes Burns and Dominic Ball could return for Sky Bet League One leaders Ipswich against Barnsley.Wing-back Burns has missed the last two games with a groin issue and defender Ball has yet to feature since joining from QPR in the summer due to an ankle injury.Kieran McKenna made five changes for the win at Shrewsbury, with Tyreece John-Jules and Conor Chaplin rewarding their manager with goals.Def...Full Story »

Luis Sinisterra stole the show on his full debut as Leeds beat Yorkshire rivals Barnsley 3-1 to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.The Colombia winger, signed from Feyenoord for a reported £22.5million, scored a brilliant first-half opener and had a hand in Leeds’ two other goals.Sinisterra won a first-half penalty, converted by Mateusz Klich, and after Mads Andersen had headed...Full Story »