The 2021-22 campaign was a season of stark disappointment and eventual heartbreak for Barnsley as The Tykes finished a crushing 24th in the Championship, resulting in a devastating relegation to League One. Leading the fight in a turbulent year was the determined forward Carlton Morris, whose 7 goals proved vital in a campaign built on struggle and frequent managerial changes. It was a dark year that abruptly ended the hope built by the previous season's play-off heroics and remains a painful but defining chapter in the club's modern history.