In the hope of drumming up what could still be much-needed support for the game here are a few little-known facts to help you plan your weekend.
1. If you hear a Barnsley lass muttering "Schwabisch gmund" after a few beers, she may be referring to Barnsley's German twin-town (or she may be about to be sick). Schwabisch Gmund is also twinned with the French resort of Antibes, which must be as unlike Barnsley as any town on earth.
2. At a Barnsley wedding it is customary to pin chips to the bride's wedding dress.
3. The most famous local landmark is the Barnsley Interchange. This is a combined rail and bus station. The design was entered for international awards. It is not thought that it won.
4. Geoff Horsfield was born in Barnsley. He played for twelve professional clubs but was turned down in a trial for Barnsley. He is not thought to be related to King Arthur who played every game for Charlton in three seasons between 1972 and 1975 scoring over 50 goals.
5. The Domesday Book records the town's name as name "Berneslai". Tykes fans can occasionally still be heard chanting this.
6. Arthur Scargill was from Barnsley. He was not particularly fond of Margaret Thatcher.
7. If you stay over, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are playing a gig at Emmanuel church, on the 15th. Tickets a tenner each.
8. Joseph Bramah was from Barnsley. His patented design created the flushing kharzi as we know it today.
9. Several chip shops claim to be the best in Barnsley but try the famous Jumbo cod at Woody's which is said to be 18 inches long. Mind you, Woody said the same about his willy. On opening their first shop the founders allegedly said "if you can't make money selling chips in Barnsley you shouldn't be in the chip business".
10. Barnsley is a bit of a real ale oasis with numerous pubs and local breweries including the Barnsley Beer Company (motto: "Thar's niver seen owt like it!") whose beers include Ronnie's Owd Cock, Shut Thi Gob, Get Thi Coit and Nutty Slack.
So, come on, get your tickets and support the lads next weekend. What's not to like?
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I've closed this one and copied your facts onto an older thread that covered the same, cheers