Plymouth – Barnsley

Plymouth secured a convincing 3‑0 victory over Barnsley at Home Park, extending their recent run of three wins from ten points and keeping them firmly in sixth place. The three‑goal margin widened their goal difference to +2 (10‑8) while Barnsley’s woes deepened, leaving them stuck at 18th with just seven points and a negative goal difference of –5 (6‑11). The result also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving Plymouth the sole win in their two‑match encounter. With the three points, Plymouth edge closer to the playoff spots, whereas Barnsley remain entrenched in the relegation battle.