Barnsley vs Walsall - Barnsley could be unchanged for play-off clash with Walsall

Posted Friday, May 13, 2016 by PA

Barnsley could be unchanged for the fourth straight game when they take on Walsall at Oakwell in the first leg of their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final.

Caretaker head coach Paul Heckingbottom has no new injury or suspension concerns, while defender Aidy White shook off an abdominal problem to return as an unused substitute in last Sunday's 4-1 win at Wigan.

Heckingbottom has not ruled out the return to contention of teenage defender James Bree, who has missed the last five games due to a hamstring injury.

Fellow defender George Smith (hamstring) remains doubtful, while winger Ryan Williams (groin) and striker Marley Watkins (broken jaw) are still out.

Walsall have a fully fit squad after the Wales Football Association allowed them to keep striker Tom Bradshaw.

The 20-goal striker has been selected for their 29-man preliminary squad ahead of Euro 2016 this summer but he will miss the training camp should the Saddlers reach the play-off final.

Bradshaw finished the regular season with two goals in his last two games and has hit 20 goals in two straight seasons at the Banks's Stadium.

Isaiah Osbourne is available but unlikely to feature after being sidelined for the whole season with a knee injury, which has stopped him making his Walsall debut.