FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 16 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Southend United fixture

Barnsley play host to Southend United at Oakwell on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, Tykes have recorded 7 wins, and Southend Utd. have come away with 5 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Barnsley was back in December 1996, over five years ago, with Barnsley running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 22 OctSouthend Utd.1 - 1BarnsleyLGE1
1996/1997Sat 01 MarSouthend Utd.1 - 2BarnsleyCHMP
1996/1997Sat 07 DecBarnsley3-0Southend Utd.CHMP
1995/1996Sat 23 MarBarnsley1 - 1Southend Utd.CHMP
1995/1996Mon 01 JanSouthend Utd.0 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
1994/1995Sun 07 MaySouthend Utd.3 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
1994/1995Sat 08 OctBarnsley0 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Tykes score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The Shrimpers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Shrimpers, and 2 goals against.

Barnsley's total of 66 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One. Southend Utd. are leading the way in the Coca Cola League One, with their 42 games giving them a return of 77 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley6132666
Southend Utd.631210510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnsley are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Southend Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.