The 2017-18 campaign delivered a devastating relegation for Barnsley as The Tykes finished a crushing 22nd in the Championship, resulting in a drop back to the third tier of English football. The season was ultimately defined by a desperate, last-gasp fight for survival, spearheaded by the sensational January loan signing, Oliver McBurnie. His 9 goals in just 17 appearances were a brilliant, but ultimately insufficient, contribution, earning him the club's Player of the Year award despite his late arrival. This turbulent year, which culminated in the final-day drop, remains an unforgettable and painful chapter in the club's recent history.