Alfie May's double for Charlton secures victory against play-off hopefuls Barnsley at The Valley.
Adam Phillips grabbed an equaliser for Barnsley eight minutes later from the penalty spot following a handball by Kayne Ramsay.
But, after a dreadful miss from inside the six-yard box by Devante Cole, the Addicks regained the lead in the 40th minute when May curled in a shot from the left corner of the box following a clever dummy by George Dobson. Chuks Aneke missed a 94th-minute penalty for Charlton after Liam Roberts fouled Tyreece Campbell, and Barnsley assistant coach Jon Stead was sent off for dissent a minute later.
Defeat left Barnsley with two wins from seven matches and Cole without a goal in 12. But the Tykes still only need seven points from their last five games to guarantee a play-off spot.Attempt saved. Chuks Aneke right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tyreeq Bakinson.Attempt missed. Tyreeq Bakinson left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Chuks Aneke with a headed pass.Attempt missed.
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