Barnsley 2017/18 fixtures - Reunion with Lee Johnson opens season

Barnsley will come face to face with former boss Lee Johnson on the opening day of the 2017/18 Championship season.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Jun 2017, 09:10 BST

Updated 21st Jun 2017, 14:18 BST

The Reds open with a trip to Bristol City on August 5 before welcoming another former Barnsley boss to Oakwell on August 12 when Mick McCarthy arrives with his IpswOich Town outfit.

The first two matches sandwich the Caraboa Cup clash with Morecambe which will take place on August 8.

Barnsley do not have to wait long for the first South Yorkshire derby of the campaign as they head to Sheffield United on August 19. The return fixture at Oakwell is on April 7.

They visit Sheffield Wednesday on October 28 before welcoming the Owls to Oakwell on February 10.

Boxing Day brings a home clash with Preston North End while New Year's Day delivers a mouthwatering trip to Sunderland.

The final day of the season sees the Reds travel to Derby County on May 6.