FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 29 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. face a trip to Barnsley at Oakwell at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, The Owls have recorded 7 wins, and Barnsley have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in February 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 14 OctSheff. Wed.2 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 05 FebBarnsley0 - 0Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2004/2005Sun 17 OctSheff. Wed.1 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 MarSheff. Wed.2 - 1BarnsleyLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 DecBarnsley1 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2003/2004Wed 12 NovSheff. Wed.1 - 0BarnsleyASSM
2001/2002Sun 02 DecBarnsley3 - 0Sheff. Wed.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Tykes in those games, with 4 conceded.

Sheff. Wed.'s away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Owls, and 10 goals against.

Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 25 matches. Sheff. Wed.'s 37 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley6222668
Sheff. Wed.6411141013

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheff. Wed. are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Barnsley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Sheff. Wed. 3 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.