Barnsley – Blackpool

Barnsley held on for a gritty 2‑1 win over Blackpool at Oakwell, nudging them to 7 points and keeping them perched in 18th place. The victory was just enough to close the gap on the relegation‑watch, while Blackpool slipped to 10th with 8 points, their goal difference now a slender +2 after conceding three more than they scored. The result marked the first triumph for Barnsley in their head‑to‑head meetings this season, overturning an earlier loss to the Seasiders. Both sides will now look to build on the points they earned, with Barnsley hoping to climb out of the drop zone and Blackpool aiming to return to the top half of the table.