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Barnsley play host to Leeds United at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Tykes have recorded 9 wins, and Leeds Utd. have come away with 6 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Barnsley was back in November 1997, over five years ago, with Leeds Utd. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Tykes in a Premiership match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2000/2001 | Sat 06 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 1 - 0 | Barnsley | FAC |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 04 Apr | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 1 | Barnsley | PREM |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 29 Nov | Barnsley | 2-3 | Leeds Utd. | PREM |
| 1990/1991 | Wed 09 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 4 - 0 | Barnsley | FAC |
| 1990/1991 | Sun 06 Jan | Barnsley | 1 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | FAC |
| 1989/1990 | Wed 25 Apr | Leeds Utd. | 1 - 2 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 30 Dec | Barnsley | 1 - 0 | Leeds Utd. | CHMP |
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Tykes's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
The away form of Leeds Utd. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Whites have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Barnsley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 12 points from their 15 games thus far. Leeds Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 15 matches.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Barnsley | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| Leeds Utd. | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 3 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Barnsley at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Tykes will at least gain a draw. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Barnsley | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 8 most recent games. |
| Leeds Utd. | Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Last drawn game 17 outings ago. |