FM Preview: Barnsley v Derby County 10 Apr 2010

Last updated : 09 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, Rams have recorded 9 wins, and Barnsley have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2008, with Barnsley running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 15 SepDerby County2 - 3BarnsleyCHMP
2008/2009Sat 21 MarDerby County0 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2008/2009Sat 30 AugBarnsley2 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 31 MarBarnsley1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2006/2007Wed 01 NovDerby County2 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
1997/1998Sun 28 DecBarnsley1 - 0Derby CountyPREM
1997/1998Sat 30 AugDerby County1 - 0BarnsleyPREM

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Tykes's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rams have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnsley see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 52 points from their 42 games played so far, Derby County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 51 points from their 42 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley6033593
Derby County6231669

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Rams out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Barnsley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Derby County Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.