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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michael Duff\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: “They are on a good run, they\u2019ve won their last four games so they\u2019ll be a tough nut to crack.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the league, the Reds have been in good form having won their last three on the bounce, pushing them into the playoff positions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This weekend’s visitors Crewe Alexandra\u00a0come into the game in good form, winning four of their last five fixtures and the Railwaymen have not conceded in November.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barnsley also pride themselves on their defensive record and the Reds have conceded the fewest goals in League One this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019m very happy with the work-rate of the midfielders and the forwards.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michael Duff confirmed that there were no new injuries for Barnsley.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duff also said that Matty Wolfe was edging \u201ca little closer\u201d to a return to the side while Jordan Helliwell has suffered a setback and might be out for another five or six weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crewe Alexandra\u00a0will be without their top goalscorer this season Courtney-Baker-Richardson who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The game will kick-off at Oakwell at 3pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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