FM Preview: Derby County v Barnsley 27 Sep 2011

Last updated : 26 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Derby County v Barnsley fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Barnsley at Pride Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, having won 17 and lost only 5 of the 29 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in March 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar Derby County 0-0 Barnsley Championship
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Barnsley 1 - 1 Derby County Championship
2009/2010 Sat 10 Apr Barnsley 0 - 0 Derby County Championship
2009/2010 Tue 15 Sep Derby County 2 - 3 Barnsley Championship
2008/2009 Sat 21 Mar Derby County 0 - 0 Barnsley Championship
2008/2009 Sat 30 Aug Barnsley 2 - 0 Derby County Championship
2006/2007 Sat 31 Mar Barnsley 1 - 2 Derby County Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Derby County have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 8 conceded.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Derby County are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 18 points from 8 games.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 8 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Derby County 6 4 0 2 10 5 12
Barnsley 6 1 4 1 6 7 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Rams to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Derby County 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 13 .
Barnsley Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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