Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle: Conor Hourihane throws down gauntlet to young Reds striker

The campaign may be over as a competitive entity for the mid-table Reds, but there is plenty riding on things on an individual level for a number of players, including Farrell.

The 20-year-old was recently recalled early from a loan spell at National League promotion-chasers Scunthorpe United where he scored three times in seven appearances and came on from the bench in Barnsley's draw at Burton Albion on Good Friday.

Head coach Hourihane said: "We all felt it was important for him to go out on loan and see if he can get some minutes and goals.

"Faz has done that. We could have extended his loan, but we felt like he was in a good vein of form for the last nine games to bring him back.

"And it's up to him now with the minutes that he gets to put his best foot forward and to be firmly in the plans then heading into next season."

Argyle, one of Hourihane's former clubs, have made a remarkable run for the play-offs in the second-half of the season, with the other remaining visitors due before season’s end in Yorkshire rivals Bradford City and fellow promotion candidates Stockport County also having plenty to play for.

It should help spice up things a little for the hosts, in terms of edge at least.

Argyle are seeking to hit back following a 2-1 home reverse to Bolton Wanderers on Good Friday, with Barnsley seeking a first double over the Devonians since 2008-09.

Hourihane added: "I think the three home games that we have left will be really exciting ones. All three clubs will bring decent away followings.

"Plymouth will travel in numbers as I well know because I played there for three years.

"Bradford obviously speaks for itself. They'll bring a huge crowd and in a local kind of derby.

"Stockport may have the play-offs wrapped up by then (final day) or or will there be something on that game? Let's wait and see.

"But they are (also) a big club for the level that is well backed and they'll bring a following as well."