Overview
- Veteran striker David McGoldrick scored on 43 minutes (penalty), 52 and 62 at Oakwell, with Neil Farrugia and Jon Russell adding late goals for Barnsley.
- Jack Fletcher opened the scoring for United and was later sent off around the 63rd minute shortly after Chido Obi had made it 2-2.
- United’s lineup featured Tyler Fredricson and Diego Leon, with Leon back at youth level following his recent Paraguay debut.
- Director of football Jason Wilcox observed from the stands alongside newly appointed academy chief Stephen Torpey as the youngsters faced senior League One opposition.
- The result follows a 3-0 loss at Lincoln City in their opener, leaving United still searching for their first points in this season’s EFL Trophy.