Barnsley 0 Brighton 2: Albion go top of the Championship thanks to Sam Baldock’s second half double
Newcastle are playing on Monday but Seagulls made no mistake against play-off chasing Tykes
BRIGHTON went top of the Championship by two points thanks to Sam Baldock's second half double against play-off chasing Barnsley.
After a goalless first half, the former Bristol City man fired a right footed effort from outside the box past Adam Davies in the Barnsley goal.
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And minutes later, the striker netted again from close range having been set up by Anthony Knockaert.
It was Brighton manager Chris Hughton's 100th game in charge of Albion and the Tykes rarely threatened in the second half beyond efforts from Marley Watkins.
His side now have a seven point cushion on third-placed Huddersfield with their first win at Oakwell in more than 25 years.