21s LIVE goal and score updates from EFL Trophy fixture

HALF-TIME! Barnsley 1-1 United

That's the whistle for the break at Oakwell Stadium.

J. Fletcher opened the scoring but Barnsley have responded.

41' - BAR 1-1 MUN - Barnsley penalty

Barnsley have been awarded a penalty after a foul from Armer.

38' - BAR 0-1 MUN - Excellent football

United just played out of trouble in tight spaces and the crisp passing was impressive.

31' - BAR 0-1 MUN - Break in play

The Barnsley goalkeeper has a knock and Binnion is passing on instructions during a stoppage.

Leon has looked much better at left-back today but is clearly still very raw.

24' - BAR 0-1 MUN - Big United chance

Lacey found himself with time and space on the right but his shot was saved.

21' - BAR 0-1 MUN - Binnion barking orders

Binnion has just instructed Fredricson to play the ball out from the back down the middle.

15' - BAR 0-1 MUN - Barnsley wary of Obi

Barnsley's players are getting very physical with Obi and are clearly aware of the threat he poses.

11' - BAR 0-1 MUN - J. Fletcher loves Oakwell

J. Fletcher scored twice at Oakwell when the U21s visited South Yorkshire last year.

The youngster scored an unbelievable goal, striking an instinctive volley from around 35 yards that dipped under the crossbar, and another to complete a 3-2 comeback win.

His goal against Barnsley today wasn't as pretty, but they all count.

7' - BAR 0-1 MUN - GOAL! 1-0 UNITED! (J. Fletcher)

J. Fletcher fires United into an early lead with a deflected effort.

Obi did brilliantly to win the ball which led to the chance.

4' - BAR 0-0 MUN - Bright start from Barnsley

Barnsley have started well and have forced an early save from Murdock.

2' - BAR 0-0 MUN - Fletcher is here

Darren Fletcher has just sat down in front of the press to watch tonight's game.

10 minutes until kick-off

We're just 10 minutes away from kick-off at Oakwell Stadium.

Exciting United attack

Obi, Lacey and Mantato is an exciting attacking three and it should be good fun watching them combine against Barnsley - they have enough quality to cause problems in South Yorkshire.

It's also interesting to see 17-year-old defender Helafu starting tonight.

Team news shortly

It's always difficult nailing down the starting team when you attend an academy game...

What time is kick-off?

Tonight's game at Oakwell Stadium will kick off at 7pm this evening.

The view at Oakwell Stadium

I'm in position at Oakwell Stadium.

Welcome

Hello and welcome to today's Manchester United Under-21 live match blog.

The U21s take on Barnsley in the EFL Trophy at the Oakwell Stadium tonight and we'll bring you build up to the game, the team news and updates throughout the 90 minutes.

Stay tuned after the full-time whistle for reaction to the result.

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