Barnsley's long wait for a goal from open play is over but they fell to a 2-1 loss at Fulham.
Goals from Floyd Ayite and Sheyi Ojo were enough to hand Fulham all the points after Tom Bradshaw had levelled for The Reds in the second half - their first goal from open play since way back on November 18.
Barnsley headed to west London for the second time in a week in a buoyant mood following the completion of the takeover from Chien Lee and Paul Conway earlier in the week.
Ethan Pinnock replaced the injured Matty Pearson in the starting line-up.
Stefan Johansen's early strike tested Adam Davies and Andy Yiadom had to make a strong block in the box.
Fulham continued to enjoy the bulk of the possession but failed to create many clear cut chances in the first half.
Ayite headed wide at the near post and Tom Cairney fired over before Harvey Barnes almost capitalised on Marcus Bettinelli losing control of the ball. Barnes' attempted lob was kept out by the retreating goalkeeper.
Barnsley had defended resolutely and almost went in at the break in front after George Moncur flicked Mamadou Thiam's cross over.
Fulham started the second half with purpose and went ahead on 54 minutes with Ayite firing in from the edge of the box.
Buoyed by that, they almost doubled their advantage with some last-ditch defending needed following a sustained period of pressure.
Wingers Adam Hammill and Lloyd Isgrove were brought on to add to Barnsley's attacks.
The leveller came as a result of left-back Yiadom, whose perfectly clipped cross was nodded in by Bradshaw on 67 minutes.
Fulham rallied and went back ahead on 71 minutes when Ojo's cross looped beyond Davies and into the far corner.
Fulham managed to keep hold of the ball in the closing stages and looked the more likely to add to their tally with Ryan Fredericks firing over from close-range.
Barnsley: Davies, McCarthy, Lindsay, Pinnock, Yiadom, Moncur (Hammill 61), Gardner, Williams, Barnes (Ugbo 78), Thiam (Isgrove 61), Bradshaw. Unused: Townsend, Fryers, Bird, Cavare.
Fulham: Bettinelli, Fredericks, Kalas, Ream, Sessegnon, McDonald, Cairney, Johansen, Ojo (Norwood 87), Ayite (Kebano 69), Kamara (Fonte 80). Unused: Button, Piazon, Djalo, De La Torre.Referee: James Linington (Isle of Wight)Attendance: 17, 308
As it happened:
16:55pm: A good effort from Barnsley but they could not keep Fulham at bay. A lucky winner but some positives to take back home.
16:54pm: Full time. Fulham 2, Barnsley 1.
16:50pm: 90 - Four minutes are added on.
16:47pm: 86 - Fredericks fires into the stand for Fulham as Norwood comes on for scorer Ojo.
16:44pm: 84 - Gardner finds space to shoot but his effort is well over.
16:39pm: 80 - Bradshaw's effort is blocked from a Reds' corner.
16:37pm: 78 - Bradshaw drags a shot wide for Barnsley as Ugbo replaces Barnes.
16:33pm: 74 - It was a fortunate strike for Fulham. Ojo's intended cross looped beyond Davies. Reds with it all to do.
16:31pm: 72 - Fulham 2, Barnsley 1. The hosts back ahead thanks to Ojo.
16:30pm: 71 - Yiadom makes a vital header at the other end to clear away the danger.
16:29pm: 67 - Barnsley level through Bradshaw! He nods in from Yiadom's cross. Barnsley's long wait for a goal from open play is over.
16:26pm: 66 - Pinnock denies Kamara a sight of goal from Ojo's cross. Great tackle.
16:20pm: 61 - Thiam and Moncur are replaced by Isgrove and Hammill. Reds need to go for it.
16:20pm: 61 - Hammill and Isgrove are about to come on for Barnsley.
16:16pm: 57 - Almost two for Fulham. Several blocks in the box and Barnsley eventually get it clear.
16:14pm: 54 - Spoke too soon. Ayite fires Fulham ahead from the edge of the box. Fulham 1, Barnsley 0.
16:12pm: 51 - A dangerous cross from the Fulham left evades everyone. You get the impression that it could be Barnsley's day but they'll have to carve out a decent chance.
16:05pm: The teams are back out and the second half is underway.
16:04pm: Attendance: 17, 308. Among that number are some Barnsley fans dressed as penguins.
15:49pm: There has been some strong defending from Barnsley and chances on the break. Fulham fans frustrated.
15:48pm: Half time. Fulham 0, Barnsley 0.
15:44pm: 44 - Ayite heads wide at the near post. The best chance Fulham have had despite having the ball for most of the half.
15:42pm: 41 - Best chance of the half for Barnsley. Thiam muscles in on goal and crosses for Moncur but his effort goes over the bar.
15:40pm: 40 - Barnes skips down the left flank but his cross is deflected into the arms of Bettinelli.
15:37pm: 36 - Ayite's free kick curls wide of Davies' near post.
15:35pm: 31 - Barnes almost capitalises on a mistake from Bettinelli but the 'keeper recovers to keep out Barnes' lob.
15:29pm: 29 - Ojo is now booked for diving. Looked harsh with Gardner clearly touching him.
15:27pm: 26 - Fulham have been largely on top but Barnsley standing firm so far.
15:18pm: 17 - Pinnock's perfectly timed tackle denies Sessegnon a chance in the box. Vital interception.
15:15pm: 14 - Gardner now in the book for Barnsley. Looked a perfectly fine but strong tackle.
15:14pm: 13 - Better spell from Barnsley. Barnes has a shout for a penalty but only a corner is awarded. The hosts had started the better.
15:10pm: 9 - Davies tips over Ojo's curling effort from the edge of the box. Cracking save.
15:05pm: 5 - Johansen's freekick is on target. Davies can't gather it first time but it's eventually cleared by Barnsley.
15:05pm: 4 - Yiadom goes into the book after a late tackle. Freekick to the hosts.
15:03pm: 3 - Freekick to Fulham in a good crossing position after McCarthy fouls Ojo.
15:00pm: Adam Davies again captains Barnsley, who will kick off.
14:57pm: The teams are out at Craven Cottage.
14:09pm: Fulham: Bettinelli, Fredericks, Kalas, Ream, Sessegnon, McDonald, Cairney, Johansen, Ojo, Ayite, Kamara. Subs: Button, Kebano, Fonte, Norwood, Piazon,, Djalo, De La Torre.
14:07pm: Reds subs: Townsend, Fryers, Hammill, Isgrove, Cavare, Ugbo, Bird.
14:07pm: It's a boost for Barnsley that Lloyd Isgrove is back fit. He's on the bench.
14:02pm: Barnsley: Davies, McCarthy, Lindsay, Pinnock, Yiadom, Moncur, Gardner, Williams, Barnes, Thiam, Bradshaw.
14:01pm: Team news: Ethan Pinnock replaces the injured Matty Pearson.
13:35pm: Team news coming up at 2pm. There will have to be a change in central defence with Matty Pearson facing a spell out with a calf injury.
13:33pm: Barnsley will also be hoping to be back among the goals today. Their last came three games ago at Bolton and their last from open play was against Norwich on November 18.
13:24pm: It’s the first game of the new era at Barnsley following the takeover announced earlier in the week and The Reds will be hoping to get their first win since November 4.
13:17pm: Welcome to the Chronicle’s live feed for today’s game at Fulham. Barnsley are back in west London looking to build on the point they claimed at Brentford last Saturday.
