All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game
- Barnsley vs Huddersfield Town preview
- Tickets still available
- Listen on iFollow HTAFC
Huddersfield Town are back on the road on Saturday 4 December 2021 when they travel to Oakwell to take on Barnsley; 3pm kick-off.
Town go into Saturday’s game looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough on Saturday 27 November 2021.
Barnsley come into the game off the back of a 0-0 draw with Peterborough United on Saturday 27 November 2021.
THE OPPOSITION
The conclusion of last season saw Barnsley finish fifth in the Sky Bet Championship table.
Their Play-Off Semi-Final saw them beaten 2-1 on aggregate by Swansea City.
In November 2021, Barnsley announced that then Head Coach, Markus Schopp, had left the Club following a run of seven straight defeats.
They appointed Poya Asbaghi as his replacement in 16 days later.
The Tykes will be looking for their first win since 3 November 2021 when they welcome Town on Saturday.
ONES TO WATCH
Brad Collins
Collins joined Barnsley from Chelsea in June 2019, putting pen-to-paper on a four-year deal. Last season saw the ‘keeper make 22 appearances for the Club, keeping nine clean sheets in the process. So far, the 2021/22 campaign has seen the 24-year-old start every game and keep three clean sheets, most recently in the Club’s 0-0 draw with Peterborough United on Saturday 27 November 2021.
Michał Helick
The centre-back made the move to English football In September 2020, signing for the Tykes from Cracovia. He scored his first goal for the Club a month later, in a 2-2 draw with Bristol City. The 26-year-old’s first season at Barnsley saw him make 43 appearances, finding the back of the net on five occasions. The 2021/22 season has seen Helick start every game so far, whilst still searching for his opening goal.
Cauley Woodrow
The 26-year-old initially joined Barnsley on loan ahead of the 2018/29 season. In January 2019, he made the move permanent. During the 2020/21 campaign, Woodrow made 42 appearances, adding 12 goals and six assists to his name. This season has seen him start every game so far, bagging three goals and an assist.
TEAM NEWS
Town Head Coach Carlos Corberán will provide an update on the fitness of his squad during his virtual press conference on Thursday 2 December 2021.
KIT
Town will be in their famous blue and white stripes for their visit to Oakwell.
TICKETS
Adults - £28
65s and over - £20
Young adults (19-21) - £20
Juniors (12-18) - £10
Under-12s - £5
The Under-12 price is only applicable when purchased alongside an adult, 65s and over, or young adult ticket.
Wheelchair disabled tickets are available at Oakwell, but please note: companion tickets are situated behind the platform and not adjacent to the wheelchair bay.
Ambulant disabled tickets are also available and are the same price as the relevant category, with companions being free of charge.
This is an all-ticket game and there will be NO pay on the day available.
The deadline for purchasing tickets for this fixture is 3pm on Friday 3 December.
TRAVEL
Travel is available, with coaches departing from St Andrew’s Road car park at 12.45pm. Tickets are priced at £15 per person.
Please note that you will be required to wear a mask, unless you are exempt.
HOW TO LISTEN
If you’re unable to attend Saturday’s game, you’ll be able to listen along via iFollow HTAFC!
Town fans will be able to listen to Saturday’s game through our live audio commentary by purchasing either a Monthly or Audio Match Pass to tune in live. You can purchase a UK Season Pass for £45, Monthly Pass for £4.49 and an Audio Match Pass for £2.50.
