Teams are in the tunnel. TV's are switched off in the Ponte. Toby Tyke has just slotted into the bottom corner in front of the away fans, and is cupping his ears to shouts of 'what the ******* hell is that' Arguments going on outside the ground, as everyone has turned up at 5 to 3 and expecting to walk straight in. Muffled voice over man is reading out the reg number of a vehicle obstructing Beevor Court.
Romaine Sawyers gives away a 6th minute penalty, but Cauley Woodrow can't convert from the spot. Goalless at half time, despite Stoke leading the shot count 9 to 3. Goaalll!!! Callum Brittain's cross is met by the head of Aaron Leya Iseka, and the reds take the lead in the 46th minute. 2-0!! A solo effort from Callum Styles doubles the reds lead just after the hour. 2-1, an instant response from Stoke City, as Steven Fletcher pulls one back on 64 minutes. A big save from Brad Collins keeps the reds alive with 15 to go. FT - Barnsley 2-1 Stoke City!