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Huddersfield Town will face off against Barnsley in an EFL Trophy clash on Tuesday evening, just days after their League One encounter where Huddersfield emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.

Huddersfield, who were relegated from the Championship last season, have had a mixed start in League One and will be looking to secure an automatic return to the second tier. They will likely field a rotated squad for the EFL Trophy match as they prioritize the league campaign.

Barnsley, on the other hand, finished sixth in League One last season and will also be focusing on their league performance. They have had a decent start to the season, collecting 15 points from their 10 matches.

In terms of EFL Trophy form, Huddersfield suffered a defeat in their opening match, while Barnsley lost their last three matches in the competition. Both teams will be making changes to their starting lineups for this match, providing opportunities for fringe players to impress.

Huddersfield’s possible starting lineup could include players like Chapman, Pearson, and Thomas, while Barnsley may introduce the likes of Lofthouse and Yoganathan into their XI.

In terms of predictions, we anticipate a close contest with Huddersfield edging out Barnsley with a 1-0 win. The match is expected to be different from their previous encounter, with both teams making significant changes to their lineups.

Overall, it will be interesting to see how the two teams perform in this EFL Trophy clash and which players will seize the opportunity to make an impact on the pitch. Both Huddersfield and Barnsley will be aiming to secure a positive result as they continue their campaigns in their respective leagues.