Barring a miracle, they already have.
To reach the (commonly accepted) play-off target of 75 points, they need to themselves massively improve to take 2.05 points per game hereon.
That itself seems plausible at least, BUT they also need no more than 3 of the following to hit these PPG:
Leeds...
They've just signed Matty James on loan for the rest of the season, to try to replace Hourihane. Good player but hasn't played much football in the last year.
Extending Adam Armstrong's loan is good business too.
Imagine for one moment, you're a lifelong fan of Barnsley. Putting aside all the whippets / flat caps / outside toilets stuff - you're a devoted supporter of a proper local football club - no delusions about your place in football's pecking order, but the same hopes and dreams as fans all over...