Ratings: How Barnsley FC players fared against Blackburn

Collins: Fortunate early on when he hesitated, but Gallagher couldn’t capitalise. 6

Sibbick: Watched the back of Helik, who struggled at times against the pace of Gallagher. 8

Helik: At full stretch at times against Gallagher, but also made some key clearances. 6

Andersen: Did not mess about in clearing his lines and it was a night for no-frills in tough conditions. Went close with a header in the second half. 8

Brittain: Did not have it all his own way going forward, with Douglas monitoring him well enough. Came into it in the second half and showed great energy. 7

Palmer: Did go close with a downward volley. But the demanding Ismael will have been wanting more. 5

Mowatt: Tried to dictate and solve the puzzle against a disciplined Rovers side. Made a statement late on. 7

Styles: Could not impose himself in trademark fashion and was replaced at the break by Jordan Williams. Rovers took care of him well. 5

Chaplin: As lively as anyone in the first half and tried to make things happen. Went close with a well-executed volley. 6

Woodrow: Headed over a decent first-half chance, but did not get too much change out of Lenihan and co. 6

Adeboyejo: Passive early on, but did test Kaminski with a good chance. Another who Ismael will have been wanting a bit more from. 5

Substitutes: J Williams (Styles 45). Worked his socks off on the left-hand side after replacing Styles. 7

Morris (Adeboyejo 55). Continued his excellent week with an eye-catching strike and played a part in the second. 8

Dike (Woodrow 55). Posed problems with his pace and directness and produced some excellent build-up work. 8

Frieser (Chaplin 55). His guile offered a different threat for Barnsley and it was a timely intervention. 7

Kane (Palmer 64). Helped Barnsley control the game in the final quarter. 7

Not used: Walton, Oduor, Sollbauer, Moon.