Barnsley suffered a defeat in their first match, falling 2-1 to Notts County, which means both teams will be eager to make an impact in Group D.
The Tykes currently sit in 10th place in League One, following a 2-2 draw against Bradford City last Saturday.
On the other hand, United’s U21s are leading Premier League 2 with a perfect record of six wins out of six, and they always welcome challenges from senior teams at this level.
If this matchup is as thrilling as our visit to the South Yorkshire ground in 2024, where Jack Fletcher netted two goals in a dramatic 3-2 victory, it promises to be an exciting event.
