Match Preview: Barnsley vs City

The Imps are in Papa John’s Trophy action for the first time this season - visiting Barnsley on Tuesday 30 August (19:45pm KO).

All the key information that you need to know ahead of the game can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Supporters who can’t make the game can support City from home with an iFollow Imps match pass HERE.

Alternatively, tickets are available to purchase on the day of the game.

MATCH COVERAGE 

Imps who are unable to make it to Oakwell can follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter page.

You will also be able to catch updates on other social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

iFollow Imps subscribers can also watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

BARNSLEY

Nickname: The Tykes

Founded: 1887

Stadium: Oakwell

Head coach: Michael Duff

Top Scorer: Josh Benson (three goals)

League Position: 16th

LAST TIME OUT

Imps 2-2 Fleetwood Town

Sky Bet League One

Imps: Rushworth, Poole, Oakley-Boothe, Hopper ©, Bishop (Kendall 78’), Scully (Vernam 78’), O’Connor, House, Sorensen, Eyoma, Roughan (Robson 68’). Subs (not used): Wright, Benn, Gallagher.

Ipswich Town 2-2 Barnsley

Sky Bet League One

Barnsley: Collins, Helliwell (Oduor 15’), Williams, Andersen, Kitching, Styles, Connell, Benson (Wolfe 41’), Thomas, Cole (Norwood 65’), Aitchison (Tedic 65’). Subs (not used): Walton, McCarthy, Cundy.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: DDWLD

Barnsley: WLWLD

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Martin Woods

Assistant referee: Bradley Hall

Assistant referee: Steven Rushton

Fourth official: William Davis

City supporters are able to watch this season’s action at the LNER Stadium in a way which suits you, with a silver or bronze membership - purchase yours HERE!