[3] Barnsley continued their strong form into the second half of the season, finishing fifth in the league, on 72 points.
[4] This meant Barnsley would face Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Town in a play-off semi-final.
[5] However, Barnsley took the lead in the away leg, with Paul Hayes scoring a penalty after being fouled by Danny Schofield.
Huddersfield went on to equalise but goals from captain Paul Reid and a 77th-minute winner from Daniel Nardiello meant Barnsley would be playing in the play-off final against Swansea City who had beaten third placed Brentford.
[6] Barnsley took the lead through a Paul Hayes opener but Swansea replied with goals from ex-Red Rory Fallon and Andy Robinson following a blunder by keeper Nick Colgan.