Barnsley and Northampton Town shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Oakwell in an end-to-end English Football League One encounter on February 4, 2026. Barnsley took the lead twice but were pegged back on both occasions by a resilient Northampton side. The Tykes opened the scoring with a penalty, only for Northampton to equalize before halftime with a header from a free-kick. Barnsley restored their lead early in the second half with a fine team move, but Northampton refused to lie down and grabbed a second equalizer with a powerful strike from distance. Both teams pushed for a winner in a frantic finale, but the defenses held firm to ensure the points were shared. The draw kept Barnsley in the playoff hunt, while Northampton earned a commendable point away from home.