Match Report
2nd against 3rd, but level on points: Barnsley and Manchester United U21 both had 3. Barnsley had been under-performing their position — 35th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Barnsley 2 scored and 2 conceded per game, Manchester United U21 1.33 and 2.67, with the league averaging 1.9.
Barnsley had not won in 6 games. Recent form was uneven: 2/15 points for Barnsley, 12/15 for Manchester United U21.
The match was played at Oakwell Stadium (capacity 23,287). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 5-2.
Goal scorers
Barnsley: David McGoldrick (43'), David McGoldrick (51'), David McGoldrick (62'), N. Farrugia (74'), J. Russell (79') · Manchester United U21: J. Fletcher (7'), Chido Obi (53')
Key stats
Possession: Barnsley 53% · Manchester United U21 47% · Total shots: 12-9 · On target: 7-6 · Corners: 4-1