BARNSLEY goalkeeper Luke Steele denied Derby County a breakthrough in a goalless first half at Oakwell.
Jeff Hendrick went close in the 16th minute after latching on to a neat flick from Chris Martin but the Irishman's low shot was blocked by the legs of Steele.
Hendrick also saW an effort saved after Ben Davies' corner had been half-cleared.
Just before the half-hour, Mason Bennett - making his first start of the season - skipped past Bobby Hassell on the right but his shot was parried by Steele.
Paul Coutts' follow-up looked goalbound but hit the unsuspecting Bennett and the ball ran away to safety.
Rams keeper Frank Fielding was forced into action to keep out low shots from Jason Scotland and Chris O'Grady.
