Wiseman made his Barnsley debut, in the opening game of the season, making his first start as a right-back and played the whole minutes, in a 0–0 draw against Nottingham Forest. Wiseman then scored his first goal for Barnsley, in a 3–2 win against Derby County on 31 January 2012. As the 2011–12 season progressed, Wiseman played out in different position, mostly in the full-back. Wiseman went on to finish his first season at the club, making forty-five appearance and scoring once.