Barnsley 3-1 Charlton Athletic
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Goals by Josh Benson, James Norwood and Devante Cole earned Barnsley victory against Charlton Athletic.
Jack Payne scored five minutes from time but it was little consolation for the Addicks.
Benson opened the scoring after 10 minutes with a strike from 35 yards, leaving Craig MacGillivray with no chance as the shot sailed into the top-left corner.
Ben Garner's side had a good opportunity to draw level in the 24th minute when Corey Blackett-Taylor was gifted possession, but the 25-year-old fired his effort wide.
The hosts doubled their lead in the 54th minute. Cole crossed low to strike partner Norwood, who provided a neat backheel to finish from inside the six-yard box.
Michael Duff's side added a third goal in the 76th minute when Jordan Williams found himself in behind the Charlton backline, playing a ball across the box to Cole who calmly slotted home.
The visitors scored in the 85th minute through Payne who finished from inside the box.
Match report supplied by PA Media.