Barnsley vs Swindon preview - Michael Smith forced to wait for his first Barnsley start

Posted Friday, September 11, 2015 by PA

Barnsley's new signing Michael Smith must wait a while longer to make his first start for the club as he is not eligible to play against his parent club.

Striker Smith stepped off the bench to make his first appearance for the Tykes last week after joining the club on loan from Swindon with a view to making the move permanent in January.

Summer signing Ryan Williams could make his first appearance of the season. The winger has yet to feature for the Reds following his arrival from Fulham in July due to a groin injury but came through a midweek reserve-team run-out unscathed.

Teenage defender James Bree is pushing for a recall to the starting line-up after recently recovering from an ankle injury, while boss Lee Johnson has no new injury or suspension worries.

Swindon will welcome Jordan Williams back into their squad for the trip to Oakwell.

The 19-year-old midfielder was an unused substitute for Wales' 1-0 win over Cyprus and goalless draw with Israel and missed last week's 3-1 victory at Crewe.

Full-back Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill should recover from the dead leg that forced him off at Gresty Road.

Town boss Mark Cooper is also hopeful of captain Nathan Thompson and striker Jon Obika being fit after groin and ankle problems respectively.