Posted by Editor on Sunday 4th October 2009

A wind-swept morning produced a 1-1 draw as both sides battled against the conditions.

The gusting weather spoiled the local derby at the Barnsley Academy Complex.

Barnsley were unlucky to lose to Manchester United on Saturday as they put in a great display.

It was a long trip for Barnsley Academy's latest match to face the Canaries on their own turf and Barnsley went within five minutes of securing a draw.

View photographs from Barnsley Academy's opening game.

Barnsley Academy faced a tough Portsmouth side at Oakwell today in their opening Premier League Academy fixture.

A below strength Barnsley Academy battled hard but suffered a defeat this afternoon's friendly encounter.

Barnsley played Carlisle on a hot summer afternoon aiming to maintain their unbeaten record.