Rovers make their first ever trip to Oakwell on Saturday to face Barnsley. Ian Burchnall's side will be looking to build on Tuesday night's 1-1 draw at Fleetwood Town.
Ahead of the trip to South Yorkshire, here is everything you need to know about this weekend's opponents.
IN THE DUGOUT: MICHAEL DUFF
Barnsley appointed Duff as their new head coach in June. The 44-year-old left Cheltenham Town to take up a new challenge with the Reds, penning a three-year deal at Oakwell.
Following a successful playing career which took him from the Southern League to the Premier League, Duff's first managerial role was at Cheltenham in 2018. In his first full season at the Robins, Duff led Cheltenham to the League Two play-offs, before guiding them to the title the following season.
Last term, Cheltenham finished in their highest ever league position - 15th in League One - under his stewardship. He's still in the infancy of his managerial career, but Duff already boasts an impressive CV.
ONE TO WATCH: MADS ANDERSEN
Andersen is the only Barnsley player to have featured in every minute of League One action so far this season. He is the leader in a Tykes defence which has only conceded 14 goals this term.
The towering 6'4" centre-back joined Barnsley in 2019 after spells with Brøndby IF and AC Horsens in his native Denmark. Andersen was one of the standout defenders in the Championship during the 2020/21 campaign, playing in all 46 games as the Tykes upset the odds to make the play-offs.
The 24-year-old couldn't stop Barnsley from getting relegated from the second tier last season, but remains a key figure in the Oakwell dressing room as Duff's side aim to return to the Championship.
FORM - LLDLW
01/10/22 - Fleetwood Town 0-1 Barnsley
08/10/22 - Barnsley 0-2 Exeter City
15/10/22 - Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Barnsley
22/10/22 - Morecambe 1-0 Barnsley
25/10/22 - Barnsley 0-1 Lincoln City
FAMILIAR FACES
There are five (yes, five) former Forest Green players in the Barnsley ranks. Two of which were at Rovers last season - and more than played their part in helping FGR win the League Two title. Jack Aitchison was on loan in Nailsworth from Barnsley last season, while Nicky Cadden joined the Tykes in the summer.
Meanwhile, Liam Kitching signed for Barnsley from FGR last January and is still at Oakwell, while ex-Rovers loanee Bradley Collins and striker James Norwood also play for the Tykes.
LAST TIME OUT
Barnsley fell to a home defeat at the hands of Lincoln City on Tuesday night. The Imps claimed a 1-0 victory, leaving Duff's side without a goal in four league matches.
Daniel Mandroiu scored for Lincoln deep into first half stoppage-time as they moved level on points with Barnsley. It was Lincoln who came closest to adding to the scoring, but striker Ben House shot narrowly wide when one-on-one with Collins.
