Martin Devaney does not know if he will be asked to lead Barnsley in the play-offs.The Tykes parted company with Neill Collins this week with a game of the season to go, asking club stalwart Devaney to deliver the result they needed to make the top six against Northampton.A 1-1 draw means they will face Bolton over two legs, but Devaney is unsure as to who will prepare the side.“I don&rsqu...Full Story »

Barnsley made it into the League One play-offs despite conceding late on to draw 1-1 with Northampton.The Reds head into the play-offs with just one win in their last nine and under the interim care of Martin Devaney after Neill Collins’ departure earlier in the week.Herbie Kane netted a first-half opener before Louis Appere equalised in the dying embers.Barnsley opened the scoring in the ...Full Story »

Blackpool kept their play-off hopes alive with a 3-2 win over fellow promotion chasers Barnsley.Sonny Carey gave Blackpool the lead on 12 minutes with a curling shot from 25 yards out that found the corner.A James Husband header from Karamoko Dembele’s pinpoint free-kick put Blackpool 2-0 up on the stroke of half-time, while Hayden Coulson smashed one into the roof of the net just after th...Full Story »

Conor Shaughnessy struck late on as Portsmouth secured the League One title and promotion to the Championship with a 3-2 win over Barnsley at Fratton Park.Pompey knew one point would return them to the second tier following a 12-year absence but they were up against it after Devante Cole and John McAtee scored for the play-off chasing Tykes either side of Kusini Yengi’s equaliser.However, ...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised the resilience of his side as they came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Reading.Sam Smith and Lewis Wing netted for the visitors, with Adam Phillips and Fabio Jalo providing equalisers.Collins said: “Ultimately, we gave ourselves a chance to win the game. But equally, we didn’t give ourselves enough of a chance with some of the mistakes we...Full Story »

Barnsley had to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 draw with Reading.The Reds are yet to confirm a play-off spot, whilst Reading have all-but ensured Sky Bet League One safety.Sam Smith and Lewis Wing netted for the visitors, with Adam Phillips and Fabio Jalo providing equalisers.The Royals opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Smith nodded home from Femi Azeez’s corner.Barnsley level...Full Story »

Neill Collins is confident play-off chasing Barnsley can overcome their recent struggles after a 2-1 defeat to Stevenage leaves them looking over their shoulder at a crucial time in the season.Goals from Jamie Reid and Dan Butler either side of the break earned Boro victory and they now sit within three points of sixth-placed Oxford, albeit having played a game more.Barnsley, who had taken the l...Full Story »

Dan Butler’s second-half goal helped Stevenage reignite their play-off hopes with a 2-1 comeback victory against promotion-hopefuls Barnsley.Boro were initially left to rue missed chances when Adam Phillips hit a lofted shot to put the Tykes ahead, but Jamie Reid levelled as the break approached and Butler secured victory with a powerful free-kick.Stevenage find themselves three points off...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Neill Collins was frustrated with the performance of the referee in a controversial 2-1 loss at Charlton as the Tykes were defeated on the road for the first time since November.After two excellent goals from Alfie May had twice given Charlton the lead either side of an Adam Phillips penalty, a feisty second period saw a Fabio Jalo volley ruled out for a tight offside.“We ...Full Story »

Alfie May’s double for Charlton secured a 2-1 win over play-off hopefuls Barnsley at The Valley.May broke the deadlock with a tremendous free-kick in the 20th minute to fire Charlton ahead.Adam Phillips grabbed an equaliser for Barnsley eight minutes later from the penalty spot following a handball by Kayne Ramsay.But, after a dreadful miss from inside the six-yard box by Devante Cole, the...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Neill Collins hailed the impact of his half-time substitutes after seeing his side come from behind to win 3-1 at Burton.Collins brought on striker John McAtee and midfielder Adam Phillips, who were both ill in the build-up to the game, and McAtee responded with a quick-fire brace, his ninth and 10 League One goals of the season, before Luca Connell sealed victory with a third for ...Full Story »

Half-time substitute John McAtee scored twice as Barnsley produced a second-half comeback to win 3-1 at struggling Burton.The on-loan Luton striker produced two unerring finishes to inspire the Tykes after an uninspiring first-half showing from Neill Collins’ promotion chasers.Burton, trying to distance themselves from the bottom four, grabbed the lead eight minutes before the break when J...Full Story »

Cambridge head coach Garry Monk was full of praise for his players after the 2-0 win at Barnsley which earned him his first win since taking charge.An own goal from Mael de Gevigney gave struggling Cambridge the lead before Gassan Ahadme sealed a crucial three points.Monk said: “We’ve had two weeks to work on stuff, for this particular game, and I was interested to see the level of f...Full Story »

Garry Monk registered his first win in charge of Cambridge as they gave their League One survival hopes a massive boost by beating promotion-chasing Barnsley 2-0 at Oakwell.Barnsley should have gone ahead inside 11 minutes when Nicky Cadden fired wide from six yards after a low cross was cleared into his path.Cambridge then took the lead in the 13th minute from an own goal. Mael de Gevigney trie...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins was left frustrated as his promotion-chasing side were held to a 0-0 draw by League One strugglers Cheltenham.The Tykes had numerous chances to break the deadlock but could not find a way through a resilient Cheltenham side who are fighting for survival.The draw prevented Barnsley from moving up to fourth and they now sit seven points behind the automatic promot...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Barnsley failed to capitalise on their dominance as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to relegation-battling Cheltenham in League One.The Tykes slipped seven points off the automatic promotion places and – with the four teams above them all playing each other – missed the chance to move up to fourth.Cheltenham remain in the bottom four and are without a win in si...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Neill Collins praised his side’s reaction from their weekend mauling as they came from a goal down to beat Carlisle 3-2.Question marks were raised about the Tykes’ promotion credentials after they were hammered 5-1 by Lincoln on Saturday.But, despite falling behind to Luke Armstrong’s early goal, they equalled a club record of 10 successive away games unbeaten in ...Full Story »

Barnsley got back to winning ways as they held on for a 3-2 victory at League One bottom club Carlisle.Neill Collins’ promotion-chasing side were hammered 5-1 by Lincoln on Saturday and it looked like they may have been suffering a hangover when Carlisle took an early lead through Luke Armstrong.But Jordan Williams, John McAtee and Jonathan Russell all scored for the visitors before Daniel...Full Story »

Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala praised his side’s intensity as they secured an emphatic 5-1 victory over promotion-chasing Barnsley at Oakwell.Joe Taylor opened the scoring before Jack Moylan (2), Daniel Mandriou and Jovon Makama added second-half goals.Adam Phillips pulled one back for the hosts, but they could not push for a comeback.Skubala said: “We started the game really we...Full Story »

Bolton head coach Ian Evatt felt his side should have won at Barnsley after seeing them come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2, with the equaliser coming deep into time added on.Goals from John McAtee (25) and Donovan Pines (47) put the home side in control before Victor Adeboyejo pulled a goal back.Randell Williams then levelled in the eighth minute of added time, following up to score after Josh ...Full Story »