Danny Hylton picks up Alex MacDonald's ball through as Oxford counter, but the former Aldershot striker can't quite set himself to direct it on target and it's wide to the right.

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Benji Buchel almost got himself in a tangle in the Oxford goal as he competed in the air.

It's cleared to safety but then Adam Hammill drives a right-foot bending shot from distance which Buchel is forced to tip over and behind for a corner.

Oxford eventually clear it.

Adam Hammill has a rather tame free-kick for Barnsley cleared in the area and then the Tykes' attempts to force themselves forward break down once more.

A shot on the television screen of Oxford United boss Michael Appleton stifling a yawn on the bench.

It's not quite that bad, but there's not been masses to write home about.

Jordan Evans has a left-footed free-kick for Oxford from some 35 yards out but Adam Davies parries behind for a corner.

A couple more chances follow for the U's, but nobody in a yellow shirt can force a shot through a wall of Barnsley defenders.

Still no real clear-cut chances in this one despite both sides clearly having the potential to create.

Both of them cancelling each other out at present.

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An even first 15 minutes at Wembley and it's goalless. Which set of fans will be celebrating a trophy success by full-time?

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George Williams is a bit too enthusiastic with his challenge on Callum O'Dowda and referee Andy Woolmer has a word with the Barnsley full-back.

No card, though.

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Oxford force a first corner after another impressive run down the left from Callum O'Dowda.

Some cagey stuff from both sides in the opening 10 minutes.

Plenty of to-ing and fro-ing in possession before Sam Winnall finds an opening on the edge of Oxford's area, but can't direct his right-foot effort on target.

Barnsley force the first corner of the game as Sam Winnall finds space down the left, which Jonjoe Kenny snuffs out.

Benji Buchel punches it clear at the back post.

Oxford midfielder Kemar Roofe an early target clearly for Barnsley as, not for the first time in these opening exchanges, they bring him down under pressure.

Free-kick from Callum O'Dowda cleared by Barnsley.

Searching long throw from Barnsley towards Oxford goalkeeper Benji Buchel, but he parries it clear under pressure.

Both sides settling into things early on.

Johnny Mullins tries a long searching crossfield ball towards Callum O'Dowda but it's out of reach of the Oxford winger.

Referee Andy Woolmer blows his whistle and we are off and running at a Wembley Stadium full of colour...

And from Michael Parkinson to former Test cricket umpire Dickie Bird, also a former lifelong Barnsley fan.

Dickie has backed his side to triumph over Oxford United in today's Johnstone's Paint Trophy final...

Today's guest of honour at Wembley is one Sir Michael Parkinson (also a Barnsley fan).

He's shaken hands with both sets of players and now the national anthem is played.

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Both sides are already on their way out from the Wembley tunnel in good time before kick-off with the red carpet rolled out for them.....

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Oxford United will be hoping to end a barren run for League Two teams in this fixture which stretches back seven years.

Luton Town in 2009 were the last team from the bottom division to lift the trophy in the Royal Box when they beat Scunthorpe United after extra time.

Oxford United have already beaten two League One sides on their way to the final.

Will Barnsley become the third?