Tykes visit Dean Court

Andy Ritchie’s Barnsley make the journey south to Bournemouth on Wednesday night for a League One evening tie with Sean O’Driscoll’s Cherries.

Preview

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Andy Ritchie’s Barnsley make the journey south to Bournemouth on Wednesday night for a League One evening tie with The Cherries, as the Tykes look to retain their spot in the top six and Bournemouth looking to match them for points.

AFC Bournemouth Team News:

Midfielder Stephen Cooke could return to the squad after missing the last two games with a knee problem, while the Cherries should have no fresh injury worries after Friday night’s draw at Yeovil Town.

Player to watch: No. 14 – James Hayter

Converted a penalty at Huish Park to take his tally to 12 for the season. Always a threat.

Barnsley Team News:

BBC Sport reports Barnsley should have former Manchester United striker Daniel Nardiello available for selection after he recovered from a hamstring injury.

With Barnsley drawing with Hartlepool on Monday, which boss Andy Ritchie said was two points dropped, they will be looking to ensure that a gap remains between us and them in the League One table.

Player to watch: No. 18 – Chris Shuker

The Liverpool born midfielder has 8 goals to his name this term and is top scorer at the club. His last goal came in the 5-2 home win over Scunthorpe.

Match Facts & Stats

A win for the Tykes won’t take them up in the table, but would move them that important step closer to automatic promotion.

A win for the Cherries would tie the two teams on 37 points each from 24 games, and could mean the Cherries sitting in joint 4th position come the end of play.