The Tykes took the lead through Aiden Marsh before a goal either side of half time from Daniel Johnson set them on their way.
Emil Riis added a third from a tight angle but it could have been more for the Lilywhites on the day.
1. Preston North End's Daniel Johnson celebrates scoring his side's first goal with team mates Photographer Andrew Kearns/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Barnsley v Preston North End - Saturday 30th April 2022 - Oakwell - Barnsley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - [email protected] - www.camerasport.com
Preston North End's Daniel Johnson celebrates scoring his side's first goal. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
2. Daniel Iversen - 6
Had little to do throughout the game and it was poor defending all round for Barnsley's goal. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook
3. Sepp van den Berg - 6
Looked a bit shaky in the first half, as did all of the PNE defence, but was the pick of the bunch then. Set up Emil Riis' goal. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
4. Patrick Bauer - 5
Looked shaky at the back and was generally beaten in the air too, which is usually his strength. Was taken off at half time for Bambo Diaby after throwing up, which may explain things. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker