Tom Bloxham should’ve put the Seasiders in front in the 23rd minute. Ashley Fletcher did well to win the ball back high up the field and find his teammate in the box, but the ex-Shrewsbury Town man took too long in releasing his shot, and gave Owen Goodman the chance to make a save.
Ian Evatt’s side were quickly made to regret not making the most of that opportunity, with a howler coming from Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
The Birmingham City man simply gifted the ball to David McGoldrick with a careless pass, allowing the Barnsley forward to finish from distance with the goal empty.
Following the restart, Patrick Kelly had a big chance to double The Tyke’s lead, but leant back as he released his shot, and put the ball well over.
The next real chance fell Fletcher’s way, as the forward levelled the scores with the help of a big deflection to beat Goodman.
Conor Hourihane’s side retook the lead in the closing stages, with McGoldrick slotting past Peacock-Farrell after a quick break up the field from the Reds.
Here’s how the Seasiders performed:
1. How did the Seasiders perform?
Blackpool took on Barnsley at Oakwell. Photo: Gareth Evans
2. Bailey Peacock-Farrell - 5
It was a poor mistake from Bailey Peacock-Farrell for Barnsley's opener, with the goalkeeper simply gifting the ball to McGoldrick to finish. Photo: Gareth Evans
3. Kamarl Grant - 6
Kamarl Grant was solid enough on his first outing for the Seasiders following his loan move from Millwall. Photo: Gareth Evans
4. Olly Casey - 6
Olly Casey remained strong throughout at the centre of Blackpool's back three. Photo: Gareth Evans
5. Zac Ashworth - 6
Zac Ashworth once again helped to make up the defensive three. Photo: Gareth Evans
6. Andy Lyons - 5
Andy Lyons was moved forward into a wing-back role, but didn't get the opportunities to get forward that he would've liked, before being forced off in the second half through injury. Photo: Gareth Evans