Heavy wins for both Reds u21s and 18s

THERE were two big wins for Barnsley’s youth teams this week.

Barnsley under 21s won 6-1 at Wigan Athletic on Monday.

Fabio Jalo and Alex Anaman bagged braces with Emmaisa Nzondo and a trialist also netting. The hosts had a man sent off late in the first half at 2-1. It was a second successive win for Tom Harban’s side, who now visit Burnley on Monday.

Barnsley under 18s won 5-0 at home to Spennymoor Town in the FA Youth Cup on Friday. All the goals came in the first 26 minutes as Josiah Dyer scored twice with Theo Chapman, Josh McKay and Anaman also netting. They were due to play Scunthorpe United at home in the second round last night.