Ben Watson's first goal for Nottingham Forest - his first in more than three years - was enough to help Sabri Lamouchi's side extend their unbeaten run to nine games with a narrow 1-0 win over Barnsley at the City Ground.
The veteran midfielder swept home early in the second half to break the resolve of a young Tykes side who have now gone eight games without a win - but were slightly unlucky not to take a point from this Sky Bet Championship contest.
Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba had to make three big saves to hold Daniel Stendel's Barnsley at bay, even amid a game in which the Reds were on top for long spells.
Three points were enough to lift Forest into the top six - and to leave Barnsley stranded in the relegation zone.