Reds coast to victory: Southend 0-3 Barnsley

Barnsley sent out a huge statement of intent to their League One promotion rivals with a 3-0 victory at Southend where they played over an hour with 10 men.
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The Reds' chances of securing a first win three games, following back-to-back 0-0 draws, were hampered by Jacob Brown's red card in the 35th minute.

But Daniel Stendel's side responded in style courtesy of goals from Cameron McGeehan, Cauley Woodrow and Jordan Green.

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The win strengthened the Tykes' position in second place ahead of the 3pm kick-offs, extending their unbeaten run to 14 games.

Barnsley had been the better time by the time Brown received his first career red card for a nasty challenge on Sam Mantom.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Barnsley stayed on top after the break and opened the scoring in the 50th minute with McGeehan firing home a well-taken low shot.

The Tykes doubled their lead in the 73rd minute when ex Southend loanee Woodrow fired home Mike Bahre’s through ball.

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The visitors completed the scoring in stoppage time when Green volleyed home after McGeehan had been denied by Nathan Bishop.

Southend: Bishop, Bwomono, Turner, Moore, Hart, Klass, Mantom (Kelman 62), Dieng, Kightly (Bunn 61), Cox, McLaughlin (Yearwood 88)

Subs not used: Smith, Hyam, Kiernan, Yearwood, Lennon

Barnsley: Davies, Pinillos, Pinnock, Lindsay, Cavare, McGeehan, Dougall (Green 76), Mowatt, Brown, Woodrow (Jackson 90), Thiam (Bahre 67)

Subs not used: Walton, Hedges, Williams, Adeboyejo

Referee: Kevin Johnson

Attendance: 6217 (495)