Tykes forward Conor Chaplin scored the only goal of the game 17 minutes from time as Boro failed to register a single shot on target for the second match running. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick though the pages to see them:
5. George Friend - 6
Stood up to Barnsley’s pressure early on. An improvement on his performance against Luton. 6 | 2018 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Marvin Johnson - 5
Made a few forays forward early on but dropped back as the match went on. Lost the battle with Barnsley wing-back Kilian Ludewig. 5 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. George Saville - 5
Broke up a few attacks and made some important interceptions in front of the side’s backline. Brought off in the second half. 5 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: James Chance
8. Lewis Wing - 5
Struggled to get to grips with the game in the first half as Boro’s midfield dropped off. Tracked back to make a few tackles but didn’t offer much going forward. 5 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images