Half-Time Report: George Waring header puts Barnsley one up against Walsall

George Waring has given Barnsley the lead in their League One clash against Walsall at Oakwell.

The home side got off to the perfect start after Waring headed in from Conor Hourihane's corner for his third goal in three games.

Walsall failed to get going, but had a penalty appeal turned down after half an hour following a clash in the box between Mason Holgate and Jordy Hiwula-Mayifuila.

The Saddlers struggled to create any telling chances in a half dominated by Barnsley.