The Tykes appeared in control after goals from Max Watters and Adam Phillips but they were left shell-shocked as Town hit back through Liam McCarron and Jack Baldwin for an excellent away point. Here are our player ratings from Oakwell...
1. Ross Fitzsimons
Barnsley racked up 22 shots in total but not many threatened his goal, even the three on target - outside of the goals - were fairly routine saves. Kicked well, as ever, and handling was really solid in awful conditions... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Jordan Willis
The most solid of the back three in a tricky first half, although McGoldrick seemed to run between him and Vale to flick Barnsley level. Withdrawn 15 minutes after the break... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Max Dyche
Lucky not to punished for a bad error just before half-time, indebted to Yoganathan's waywardness, but he had a good night otherwise. Too many balls came into Town's penalty box in the first half but he headed and cleared many away, and then popped up with the leveller to ensure an end to the losing run... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Michael Forbes
First appearance since Boxing Day and it was tough work for long spells, especially in the first half, as Barnsley's movement and fluid attacking play caused a lot of problems. Phillips nipped between him and Dyche to score the second... 6 Photo: Pete Norton