A round-up of Barnsley FC related stories.
REDS SET FOR CUP GAME AT BLACKPOOL
Barnsley will look to win their first EFL Trophy knock-out game since they won the final in 2016 when they visit Blackpool from 7pm tomorrow.
The Reds won their first two group games at home to Grimsby Town and Manchester City under 21s but were thrashed 5-1 last month at League Two Bradford City. They are expected to play a stronger team than in that last game when they gave several debuts to youngsters.
Centre-back Jack Shepherd was sent off at Bradford so is suspended for this game. Kacper Lopata could be involved after returning from injury last week.
Head coach Neill Collins said: “We’ll be going to Blackpool to win. We’re at the point now where we’re not far from Wembley. We’ll go with a strong team.”
U18S REACH FOURTH ROUND OF YOUTH CUP
Barnsley under 18s reached the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.
The Reds beat Lincoln City 2-1 at Oakwell on Friday night so will be in the draw which is due to take place this Friday at 1pm.
Emmaisa Nzondo opened the scoring from a goalkeeping error then Kieran Graham conceded a penalty from which Lincoln levelled. Fabio Jalo got the winner in extra-time.
They are now due to host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League Cup from 11am on Saturday on the training pitches.
Barnsley under 21s are due to play home to Birmingham City tomorrow from 1pm – weather permitting.
SHAW SETS UP LAST-GASP LEVELLER
Barnsley loanee Oli Shaw set up a 97th-minute leveller for ex-Red Connor Wilkinson in Motherwell’s 3-3 draw at home to Dundee on Saturday.
Andy Dallas came on for the last ten minutes of Kilmarnock‘s 1-0 loss at home to Hearts.
Paul Cooper has returned from his loan at Worksop Town.
OXFORD GAME TO BE MOVED
Barnsley’s scheduled game at Oxford United next month will be rearranged.
Oxford - who are third in League One - reached the third round of the FA Cup which will be played on the first weekend of January when they were supposed to host the Reds.
That match is set to be rearranged for later in the season.
WOMEN'S MATCH OFF AHEAD OF TRIP TO BRADFORD
Barnsley FC women’s game at home to Wallsend was called off on Sunday.
They are fifth in North East Regional League with 16 points from eight matches and unbeaten in four, winning three.
They are now due to visit Bradford City on Sunday, looking for a fourth away win from as many games on the road this season.
