Ipswich 3 Barnsley 2: Latest from Portman Road
Newly-promoted Barnsley began life in the Championship with a trip to Suffolk and Ipswich Town.
Neither side could break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes.
Ward put the hosts in front on 46 minutes, but Hourihane equalised three minutes later.
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Hide AdBut the Tracor Boys went in front against via Ward, before McGoldrick netted a penalty on 63 minutes.
Marley Watkins reduced the deficit on 74 minutes to make it 3-2.