Barnsley got out of the relegation places with a vital 4-2 win over Blackpool on Monday.

The win, secured with second half strikes from Sam Winnall, Marley Watkins and Matty Templeton, was Barnsley's first in the league at Oakwell since September and helped them up to 19th.

Watkins started the game up front in place of Ivan Toney who has been recalled by Newcastle United.

Alfie Mawson also came back into the team for Lewin Nyatanga.

The Reds forged ahead with the first serious attack of the game on three minutes. Ben Pearson played in Reece Wabara whose cross was guided into the bottom corner by a deft header from Winnall.

Adam Hammill had an opportunity to double the lead after being slipped in by Watkins but his shot was clawed away by Dean Lyness.Conor Hourihane also flashed a shot over as The Reds went looking for a second.

Winnall then spurned a good chance from the edge of the box after Tom Aldred had given the ball away.

Blackpool levelled on 53 minutes when Mark Cullen smashed in from the edge of the box but it sparked a rapid response from Barnsley who went back in front a minute later.

Lloyd Isgrove led the attack with a long mazy run before teeing it to Winnall to slide in from the edge of the box.

Blackpool had no time to catch their breath before The Reds secured a two goal cushion two minutes later.

Watkins made himself space in the box with neat footwork before curling the ball into the bottom corner with the outside of his right foot.

Barnsley continued to play with confidence but had to be wary of the visitors.

Substitute Andy Little struck them to within a goal in the final minute before Templeton secured the points with his first senior goal in added on time.

The teenage winger powered up field on the counter-attack and after a one-two with Pearson, smashed in from the edge of the box.