Barnsley’s head coach has urged his players not to be complacent as they look to book themselves a place in the 3rd round draw tomorrow.
Michael Duff’s side will want to return to winning ways when they face in-form League Two side Crewe Alexandra, after a midweek 2-1 defeat to Port Vale in the EFL trophy.
He said: “They are on a good run, they’ve won their last four games so they’ll be a tough nut to crack.”
In the league, the Reds have been in good form having won their last three on the bounce, pushing them into the playoff positions.
Defender Mads Andersen said: “We’ve done a lot of hard work and now we’re getting some momentum, we have to keep that going.”
In the FA Cup first round the South Yorkshire side beat Bolton 2-1 away from home, with a Ricardo Santos own goal and a Adam Phillips strike being enough for the Tykes to get over the line.
This weekend’s visitors Crewe Alexandra come into the game in good form, winning four of their last five fixtures and the Railwaymen have not conceded in November.
Key to Crewe’s run of clean sheets has been defender Rodney McDonald who has put in a string of impressive performances at the back.
Barnsley also pride themselves on their defensive record and the Reds have conceded the fewest goals in League One this season.
When asked about his side’s defensive form Mads Andersen was quick to praise the team’s effort and said: “It’s not only the defence, it starts from the top. I’m very happy with the work-rate of the midfielders and the forwards.”
Michael Duff confirmed that there were no new injuries for Barnsley.
Duff also said that Matty Wolfe was edging “a little closer” to a return to the side while Jordan Helliwell has suffered a setback and might be out for another five or six weeks.
Crewe Alexandra will be without their top goalscorer this season Courtney-Baker-Richardson who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
The game will kick-off at Oakwell at 3pm.
