The win lifted Barnsley out of the bottom three and they have been replaced in the drop zone by Nottingham Forest.
Steve Coppell's 1000th game as a manager saw his Reading side win 1-0 at City's next opponents Doncaster Rovers. Jay Tabb was again a sub not used, whilst City boss Chris Coleman was in the crowd.
A goal from Mikele Lieigertwood gave QPR their first home win of 2009 against Swansea City whilst Ipswich drew 1-1 at home to Burnley.
Leicester City's stepped closer to automatic promotion as Millwall won 1-0 at MK Dons, Richard Duffy was booked in the game.
Matt Heath and Gary Borrowdale were booked for Brighton in a 3-0 defeat at Walsall.
In the FA Cup Sixth Round, Arsenal came from behind to beat Hull 2-1.
Locally, an 83rd minute goal from Mark Noon gave Nuneaton Town a 1-1 draw at Marlow.
Goals from Loz Rawlings and Mick Tuohy earned Stratford Town a 2-1 win against Coalville Town in the Midland Alliance.
In the Midland Combination, a brace from PJ Gordon and one from Nicky Martin gave Coventry Copsewood a 3-0 win over Continental Star. Leaders Southam beat Coton Green 2-0 with goals from Jones and Gregory whilst Nuneaton Griff drew 0-0 at Heather St John.