Barnsley – Stevenage

Barnsley’s home turf turned into a showcase for Stevenage, who stormed to a 5‑1 victory and stretched their lead in the mid‑table. The win lifted the visitors to ninth place with nine points, edging ahead of Barnsley’s 18th‑place tally of seven. Stevenage’s attack, already boasting a +4 goal difference, now boasts 11 goals scored, while Barnsley’s defence has been exposed, conceding 11 after just six matches. The result also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving Stevenage the sole win in their two meetings. With three games left in the campaign, Barnsley will need to regroup quickly to avoid slipping further down the table.