Barnsley 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Oli McBurnie joined Barnsley on loan from Swansea on 31 January

Yorkshire rivals Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday had to settle for a point at Oakwell as both sides' disappointing Championship form continued.

Barnsley, under caretaker manager Paul Harsley for the first time, had the better of the chances but have still only won once since early November.

Atdhe Nuhiu's penalty after Andy Yiadom fouled Lucas Joao put the Owls ahead.

Oli McBurnie slotted in for the Tykes midway through the first half to level, but neither side could find a winner.

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This south Yorkshire derby came just five days after Paul Heckingbottom left the Tykes to take charge of Championship rivals Leeds.

The club said they were "shocked" and "thoroughly disappointed" by Heckingbottom's decision, after the 40-year-old left with Barnsley just one point above the relegation zone.

Barnsley, who have struggled for goals this season, looked more potent in attack with on-loan forward McBurnie leading the line.

The 21-year-old Swansea striker, starting for the first time, finished coolly into the bottom corner from Gary Gardner's pass just a couple of minutes after Nuhiu's spot kick.

Tom Bradshaw also went close for the hosts before the break, but his shot was well saved by Joe Wildsmith.

A dour second half left Sheffield Wednesday manager Jos Luhukay without a league victory since taking over on 5 January and Barnsley with just one win in their last 16 Championship games.

Barnsley caretaker manager Paul Harsley:

"You never know what's going to happen but the second I walked into the changing room on Tuesday morning I knew everyone was on side.

"After the game I told the lads I couldn't thank them enough. They could have had their heads turned but they responded brilliant.

"I was asked to do this game and I've done it to the best I could in the short space of time.

"I'm just gutted we didn't get the three points."

Sheffield Wednesday manager Jos Luhukay:

"I think after 90 minutes we must live with this draw. Both teams had chances.

"We scored the first goal but we couldn't stay in front.

"We had four or five situations but we only scored from the penalty spot. Today who scores the second goal would have left as the winner.

"We have our problems today but we must make the most of it to have the stability and also to play good football."