Oxford United vs Barnsley. Sky Bet League One.
The Kassam Stadium.
Tuesday 23 January 2024 22:54, UK
Barnsley strengthened their promotion bid with a 1-0 win at play-off rivals Oxford to avenge their defeat by the U's earlier in the season and extend their unbeaten league run to 11 games.
It was an unfortunate return to the Oxford side for defender Sam Long after three months sidelined with injury.
Barnsley's 29th-minute winner came when Long just got in front of Tykes striker Devante Cole and headed Adam Phillips' wicked right-wing cross into his own goal.
Long had to leave the pitch with a head injury following a midfield clash moments later.
Both sides had good scoring opportunities before the goal.
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Fin Stevens fired wide for Oxford from Mark Harris' lay-off and John McAtee steered a Nicky Cadden cross wide at the near post for the visitors.
Barnsley also went close when a Cadden left-wing cross was carried by the wind and came back off the far post.
Cameron Brannagan was unlucky not to equalise six minutes from the end with a 20-yard drive that came back off the bar.
