Barnsley 0 Charlton 6: Nine-man Tykes suffer at Oakwell

EXPERIENCED campaigners Stephen Foster and Bobby Hassell were again paired in the heart of the Barnsley defence as David Flitcroft’s side attempted to keep clear of the drop zone against a Charlton side who already look safe. Flitcroft made two changes with Chris Dagnall replacing Marlon Harewood up front and Tomasz Cwyka in midfield for Jim O’Brien as the Reds attempted to build on their dramatic 1-1 draw at champions-elect Cardiff City.

Barnsley were off the pace in the first half and Bradley Pritchard soon put Charlton ahead after an initial save by Luke Steele.

Johnnie Jackson drilled home the second after 19 minutes and Barnsley responded by bringing on Jason Scotland for Cywka.

Yann Kermorgant headed home soon after the break to leave the hosts facing à huge task.

Callum Harriott hit home the fourth before Stephen Dawson saw red for a doublé-footed lunge.

Sub Salim Kerkar made it five 10 minutes from time leaving victory against Derby on Tuesday even more important for the Reds.

To make matters worse, Tom Kennedy was also sent off for bringing down Ricardo Fuller.

Fuller added to Barnsley’s heaviest defeat of the season with the sixth in stoppage time.