Barnsley progressed past Wigan Athletic in the EFL Cup first round, drawing 1-1 and winning the penalty shootout 6-5 at Oakwell. The tie was decided from the spot after Cameron McGeehan cancelled out Dara Costelloe's first-half opener. Barnsley edged through despite Wigan creating the clearer chances.
Wigan took the lead in the 40th minute when Dara Costelloe finished from James Carragher's assist. Barnsley levelled nine minutes from time, Reyes Cleary setting up Cameron McGeehan to make it 1-1. The game went straight to penalties, where Barnsley held their nerve to win 6-5. A late yellow card for Rogan Ravenhill was the only booking.
Wigan dominated the shots count 13-11 and had eight on target to Barnsley's four, yet managed only the one goal. Barnsley keeper made seven saves and his side enjoyed 60% possession despite attempting fewer shots. That combination — Wigan's wastefulness in front of goal and Barnsley's resilience — decided the tie.
