History of the Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers fixture
Barnsley prepare to entertain Doncaster Rovers at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 33 games played, Tykes have recorded 13 wins, and Doncaster Rovers have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was less than a year ago, in April 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Mon 25 Apr | Barnsley | 2-2 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 25 Jan | Doncaster Rvs. | 0 - 2 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Barnsley | 0 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Oct | Doncaster Rvs. | 0 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 28 Oct | Doncaster Rvs. | 0 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Oct | Barnsley | 4 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 11 Feb | Doncaster Rvs. | 2 - 0 | Barnsley | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Tykes in those games, with 5 conceded.
Doncaster Rovers have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Rovers have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Barnsley are currently lying in 19th place in npower Championship having mustered a points tally of 18 from their 16 matches played.
Doncaster Rovers find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 16 games have yielded only 12 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Doncaster Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The match against Doncaster Rovers is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Tykes in a close run game. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Barnsley | 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Doncaster Rovers | 10 games since last away draw. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here