Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Blackpool, Barnsley will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Charlton Athletic on Matchday 13. The Tykes have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Tuesday’s clash. Adam Phillips limped off with injury in the last league match, with Vimal Yoganathan likely to sneak into the starting XI.
The Red Robins, on the other hand, have been having their ups and downs of late, losing to Bristol Rovers, beating Birmingham, while sharing the spoils with Stockport County. The capital club aim to move closer to the playoffs places as well, but given their difficulties on the road, we are tempted to bet on the home side this time out. Both Daniel Kanu and Gassan Ahadme are injured for the visitors, while Kayne Ramsay is a major doubt. Conor Coventry should be recalled to the starting XI.
Highlighted Team (Barnsley):
Barnsley are an English club nicknamed the Tykes. The club was founded in 1887 and it has to be noted that they spend more seasons in the Championship than any other club in the history. The Tykes played in the Sheffield and District League from 1890, but in 1895 they were part of the Midland League. Barnsley play their home games at Oakwell, the stadium that was built in 1887.
The capacity of the stadium is 23,009 and it was opened back in 1888, just one year after the club’s foundation. The Tykes made it to the FA Cup final in 1910, but Newcastle United proved to be a big catch for the Oakwell outfit in the title game.
Nonetheless, Barnsley won the FA cup trophy in 1912 and that is considered the club’s biggest success. Barnsley defeated West Bromwich Albion in the two-legged tie (0-0, 1-0) to clinch the prestigious trophy for the first and only time in their history.