LDV Vans Trophy First Round

Last updated : 18 September 2005 By Rob Miles (barnsley Boy)

Barnsley were handed their first ever home tie in the LDV Vans Trophy.

The first round draw made live by Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain on Soccer AM handed the Reds a meeting with South Yorkshire rivals Doncaster Rovers.

The Reds who face Rovers at Oakwell in the league this Saturday will lock horns with Dave Penney's side again in the week commencing October 17th 2005 (most likely on the Tuesday).

Barnsley have never scored a goal in the LDV Van Trophy after 3 years, here is the Reds full record:

2002/2003

Northern Section 2nd Round ( received a bye in First Round)

Bury 1-0 Barnsley

2003/2004

Northern Section First Round

Notts County 0-0 Barnsley ( Barnsley won 4-2 on pens)

Northern Section Second Round

Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley

2004/2005

Northern Section First Round

Port Vale 1-0 Barnsley