History of the Barnsley v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Barnsley play host to Brighton & Hove Albion at Oakwell at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tykes are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 4 of the 19 games.
The last time the two teams met at Barnsley was back in August 2003, over five years ago, the Tykes carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sun 06 Nov | Brighton & HA | 2 - 0 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 24 Jan | Brighton & HA | 1 - 0 | Barnsley | League Division Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 23 Aug | Barnsley | 1-0 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 11 Jan | Brighton & HA | 3 - 1 | Barnsley | Second Division |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 24 Aug | Barnsley | 1 - 2 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
| 1990/1991 | Sat 15 Dec | Brighton & HA | 1 - 0 | Barnsley | Second Division |
| 1990/1991 | Sat 25 Aug | Barnsley | 2 - 1 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Tykes have conceded a disappointing 13 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
The away form of Brighton & Hove Albion is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Seagulls have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 47 points from 45 matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion's 65 points from 45 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Oakwell for the Tykes and the Madmen are unable to see past Brighton & Hove Albion claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Barnsley | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 7 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 7 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here