Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel is looking for more consistency from his side as they try to transfer their prolific performances in cup competitions to their League One campaign.
The Tykes put seven past National League Aldershot to progress to the second round of the FA Cup before a 5-2 victory over League Two Oldham Athletic in the EFL Trophy at Oakwell on Wednesday.
“In the last two weeks, we gained some positive moments for the group and that’s really important for us,” Stendel told BBC Radio Sheffield.
“You can feel it, not only in the games, but in the training sessions and in the dressing room.
“We have had some good performances this season, but not for 90 minutes. At the moment, we are looking for more consistency and more control in our performances.”
Stendel’s side go to Wigan Athletic on Saturday (15:00 GMT) in a crucial match at the foot of the table in League One.
Despite their impressive showings in cup competitions, Barnsley are on a dismal run of eight matches without a win in the league which dates back to 2 September and currently sit second-bottom.
But a win at the Brick Community Stadium would allow them to leapfrog the Latics who have played two more league matches than the Tykes.
“It is not the only game, but it is a good chance for us in a positive moment to take some more points off a team around us,” Stendel added.
“We know from the Cup game against Wigan [a victory on penalties in the League Cup in August], in the first half we can lose the game, in the second half we can win the game.
“I can honestly say we are ready and we will give everything on Saturday to get the three points.”
