Barnsley 1-0 Cheltenham Town: Tykes edge past The Robins at Oakwell Ground

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Barnsley snatched all three points from Cheltenham Town in a 1-0 victory on Saturday, at Oakwell Ground. Both teams arrived at the match from previous defeats in the league. Barnsley arrived at the match looking pick up points, following a previous defeat to Plymouth Argyle. Cheltenham Town lost 3-2 in the last match they played against Peterborough United. After today’s result, Barnsley and Cheltenham Town are 15th, (3 points) and 22nd, (0 points), in the table respectively, after 2 matches.

Following a goalless first half, Barnsley piled on the pressure in the second and were rewarded, when Luke Thomas found the net at the 66 minute mark, leaving the final score at 1-0.

Substitutions for Barnsley included Luca John Connell, Devante Cole, Aiden Marsh and William Hondermarck for Nicky Cadden, James Norwood, Jack Aitchison and Luke Thomas, repectively. Cheltenham Town brought on Daniel Adshead, George Lloyd, Charlie Brown and Callum Ebanks for Elliot Bonds, Daniel N`Lundulu, Charlie Raglan and Taylor Perry.

The referee booked Sean Long, Liam Sercombe, Elliot Bonds and Daniel Adshead for Cheltenham Town.

Barnsley will next travel to Derby County, while Cheltenham Town will face Portsmouth FC at home.

Technical card:
Barnsley:Nicky Cadden (Luca John Connell, min.37), James Norwood (Devante Cole, min.61), Jack Aitchison (Aiden Marsh, min.61) and Luke Thomas (William Hondermarck, min.88)
Cheltenham Town:Sean Long, Liam Sercombe, Elliot Bonds (Daniel Adshead, min.56), Daniel N`Lundulu (George Lloyd, min.56), Charlie Raglan (Charlie Brown, min.73) and Taylor Perry (Callum Ebanks, min.73)
Stadium:Oakwell Ground
Goals:Luke Thomas (1-0, min. 66)
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