Huddersfield vs. Barnsley: ‘Should’ve been five goals,’ says Duff

Huddersfield vs Barnsley ended 2-0. But an excited Michael Duff says though his boys delivered, he planned something grander.

Huddersfield Town head coach Michael Duff expressed his ambition to win against Barnsley by a scoreline of 5-0. “It should have been four or five,” he remarked after the match, which ended 2-0 in favor of Huddersfield on Tuesday night. Duff was thrilled with his team’s dominant performance.

With this victory, Huddersfield now sits in third place in Group F. This position keeps their hopes alive in the #EPLTrophy campaign.

Recent Performance in Huddersfield vs. Barnsley

Huddersfield entered this match after a four-game losing streak in League One. However, they managed to secure all three points against Barnsley. Goals from Ben Wiles and David Kasumu propelled the Terriers to victory.

Last season, Huddersfield faced relegation from the Championship. They now aim for an automatic return to the second tier for the 2025-26 campaign. Despite an inconsistent start, they currently sit in ninth place in the League One table, with 15 points from ten matches.

EFL Trophy Strategy Ahead

Michael Duff’s side prioritizes league performance this season. As a result, they will likely rotate their squad for the EFL Trophy matches. Earlier in the 2024-25 campaign, they had a disappointing start, losing 2-1 to Doncaster Rovers, which left them at the bottom of Northern Group F.

Barnsley, meanwhile, started their EFL Trophy campaign with a challenging 3-2 loss to Manchester United Under-21s. Despite leading by two goals, they allowed the Red Devils to mount a comeback. Like Huddersfield, Barnsley also prioritizes league performance this season. However, the EFL Trophy provides a chance for fringe players to shine.

Currently, Barnsley has lost their last three matches in the EFL Trophy. Their last victory in this competition was a 3-1 win over Manchester City Under-21s in September 2023. As both teams prepare for their next encounter, they will seek to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming match.