Barnsley made it 3 wins out of 3 in their pre-season friendlies with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Alfreton.
Nathan Jarman, Paul Hayes and Barry Conlon got on the scoresheet but the real tests lie in their two remaining friendlies, both at Oakwell.
On Monday Championship newcomers Hull City travel to Oakwell, where they won 2-1 in a league fixture last season before former Premiership giants Leeds United come to town next Saturday.
Its all well and good smashing non league opposition to pieces but if the Reds can put in good solid performances against the likes of Hull and Leeds, then maybe 2005/2006 could offer a little surprise!
Barnsley V Hull City LAST FIVE MEETINGS:
Hull City 2-1 Barnsley 2/4/05 League One
Barnsley 1-2 Hull City 28/8/04 League One
Barnsley 3-1 Hull City 06/04/91 Second Division
Hull City 1-2 Barnsley 29/12/90 Second Division
Barnsley 1-1 Hull City 24/02/90 Second Division
Barnsley v Leeds United LAST FIVE MEETINGS:
Leeds United 1-0 Barnsley 06/01/01 F.A Cup
Leeds United 2-1 Barnsley 04/04/98 Premiership
Barnsley 2-3 Leeds United 29/11/97 Premiership
Leeds United 4-0 Barnsley 09/01/91 F.A Cup
Barnsley 1-1 Leeds United 06/01/91 F.A Cup