Is Barnsley v Bristol Rovers on TV? Streaming details and latest team news for Oakwell trip

The Gas are looking to make it three league wins on the spin after claiming a Bristol Rovers win over Oxford">1-0 win over Karl Robinson’s Oxford United on Saturday afternoon. John Marquis opened his account for the club as he ended his 13-game scoreless streak to score the only goal of the game.

Bristol Rovers now have an away double-header which begins in Yorkshire against recently relegated Barnsley, before making their way to Portsmouthon Saturday.

Barnsley were in action last Saturday but suffered defeat, losing 2-1 to Derby County after going two goals behind with Josh Benson’s strike not enough to salvage anything.

Rovers have picked up three points more than the Tykes after three games played but know that a team with Championship players at their disposal can cause them problems.

When is Barnsley v Bristol Rovers?

The League One clash between Barnsley and Bristol Rovers takes place on Tuesday, August 16. Kick-off at Oakwell is at the usual midweek time of 7:45 pm. Darren Drysdale has been appointed as the referee and he will be assisted by David Avent and Mark Jones. Drysdale officiated Rovers’ 3-0 win over Harrogate Town last season, brandishing four yellow cards.

Is Barnsley v Bristol Rovers on TV?

The match isn’t being shown live on television but is available to be watched live and in its entirety on the iFollow streaming service.

Video Match Passes come at a cost of £9.99 and a portion of what fans pay goes towards the clubs coffers.

How else can I follow the game?

Alternatively, you can listen to radio commentary on BBC Radio Bristol on a radio or television device but not online, due to broadcasting rights. Sky Sports’ Soccer Special will show the goals they go in around the grounds, whilst ITV will broadcast their English Football League Highlights show on ITV4 from 10.30 pm.

What is the latest team news?

There aren’t too many injuries to contend for Rovers with both Jordan Rossiter and Josh Grant returning ahead of schedule after being named on the bench on Saturday.

James Gibbons is in a protective boot after injuring his metatarsal and will be sidelined for up to 12 weeks.

For Barnsley, former Rovers winger Luke Thomas could line up against his former club after battling his way into the first-team.

Thomas was in-and-out of Joey Barton’s team last season but was a highly thought of figure after changing the managers perception.

Thomas assisted Josh Benson for their goal against Derby after starting the match in the ten role. James Norwood who was a reported target in the summer could also line up against Rovers. Former Bristol City defender Robbie Cundy is also in the Tykes’ ranks but has found himself having to settle for a place on the substitute’s bench.

Summer signing Nicky Cadden is touch and go for selection but both Michael Helik and Herbie Kane remain sidelined.