Match preview | Barnsley U18 v Imps U18

Match preview | Barnsley U18 v Imps U18

City's U18s will be looking to secure progression into the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup when visiting Barnsley at Oakwell on Friday 1 December (6.30pm KO).

After beating Walsall 5-0 in the second round, Ash Foyle’s young Imps will be looking to build on an impressive performance in order to progress into the fourth round of the competition for just the second time.

Barnsley had a much closer affair in the last round, edging out Bradford to win 3-2 after extra time.

Tickets for the fixture are FREE via the West Stand at the stadium.

City supporters unable to make it to Oakwell will also be able to follow the action with regular updates on the academy's official X (Twitter) page.

Barnsley U18

U18 manager (Lead professional development phase coach): Nicky Eaden

Nickname: The Tykes

League Position: 2nd in U18 PDL Group A

RECENT FORM:

Lincoln U18: WLDWW

Barnsley U18: WWLWW

MATCH OFFICIALS:

Referee - Jordan Crossley

Assistant Referee 1 - Jason Smith

Assistant Referee 2 - Paul Milosevic

Fourth Official - Majid Ali