FM Preview: Barnsley v Millwall 21 Jan 2012

Last updated : 20 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barnsley v Millwall fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Millwall at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tykes are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 5 of the 23 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was less than a year ago, in May 2011, the Tykes carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Millwall 0 - 0 Barnsley Championship
2010/2011 Sat 07 May Barnsley 1-0 Millwall Championship
2010/2011 Fri 28 Jan Millwall 2 - 0 Barnsley Championship
2001/2002 Sat 02 Mar Barnsley 1 - 1 Millwall League Division One
2001/2002 Tue 18 Sep Millwall 3 - 1 Barnsley League Division One
1995/1996 Tue 27 Feb Barnsley 3 - 1 Millwall League Division One
1995/1996 Sat 09 Sep Millwall 0 - 1 Barnsley League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 14 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Millwall is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Lions have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 0 in reply.

Barnsley see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 36 points from their 26 games played so far,

Millwall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 26 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barnsley 6 2 0 4 9 12 6
Millwall 6 2 1 3 6 8 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Tykes's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Millwall. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Barnsley 11 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 18 .
Millwall Not won in previous 6 away matches.

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