Barnsley boss Stendel searches for consistency

Stendel wants consistency after Barnsley scored 12 goals in two cup wins; they face Wigan in a crucial League One clash on Saturday.

Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel is seeking greater consistency from his side after impressive cup performances. The Tykes thrashed National League Aldershot 7-0 in the FA Cup second round and beat League Two Oldham 5-2 in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday, but have struggled in the league.

Despite the cup success, Barnsley sit second-bottom in League One on an eight-match winless run dating back to 2 September. Stendel told BBC Radio Sheffield: "We have had some good performances this season, but not for 90 minutes. At the moment, we are looking for more consistency and more control in our performances."

They travel to Wigan Athletic on Saturday (15:00 GMT) in a crucial fixture. A win would allow Barnsley to leapfrog Wigan, who have played two more league matches. Stendel added: "I can honestly say we are ready and we will give everything on Saturday to get the three points."