FM Preview: Barnsley v Peterborough United 24 Mar 2012

Last updated : 23 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barnsley v Peterborough United fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Peterborough United at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, Tykes have recorded 6 wins, and Peterborough United have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was two seasons ago, in April 2010, 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
2011/2012 Sat 03 Dec Peterborough 3 - 4 Barnsley Championship
2009/2010 Mon 05 Apr Barnsley 2-2 Peterborough Championship
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Peterborough 1 - 2 Barnsley Championship
2004/2005 Sat 05 Mar Peterborough 1 - 3 Barnsley League One
2004/2005 Sat 18 Dec Barnsley 4 - 0 Peterborough League One
2003/2004 Tue 02 Mar Barnsley 0 - 1 Peterborough League Division Two
2003/2004 Tue 21 Oct Peterborough 2 - 3 Barnsley League Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Tykes have scored 8, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Peterborough United is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Posh have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 43 points from their 38 matches.

Peterborough United find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 44 points from their 37 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barnsley 6 0 1 5 1 11 1
Peterborough United 6 2 1 3 9 10 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Barnsley only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Barnsley Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Peterborough United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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