History of the Barnsley v Middlesbrough fixture
Barnsley prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, Tykes have recorded 10 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 8 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was just last season, in August 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 06 Mar | Middlesbrough | 2 - 0 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 16 Aug | Barnsley | 1-3 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Apr | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 28 Aug | Barnsley | 2 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Feb | Middlesbrough | 2 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Mon 28 Dec | Barnsley | 2 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 22 Apr | Barnsley | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Tykes have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.
Middlesbrough's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Barnsley are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Barnsley | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. |
| Middlesbrough | 5 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here