FM Preview: Hull City v Barnsley 15 Jan 2011

Last updated : 14 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Barnsley fixture

Barnsley pack their bags to visit Hull City at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 47 games played, Tykes have recorded 15 wins, and Hull City have come away with 22 victories.

The previous match played between the two at The KC Stadium was more than three years back, in October 2007, with Hull City running out comfortable 3 - 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:
2010/2011Sat 30 OctBarnsley1 - 1Hull CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 15 AprBarnsley1 - 3Hull CityCHMP
2007/2008Mon 22 OctHull City3 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Tue 20 FebBarnsley3 - 0Hull CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 08 AugHull City2 - 3BarnsleyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 02 AprHull City2 - 1BarnsleyLGE1
2004/2005Sat 28 AugBarnsley1 - 2Hull CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Tykes have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hull City see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 33 points from their 25 games played so far, Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 33 points from their 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City631211910
Barnsley6213687

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Barnsley only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at The KC Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Barnsley Not won in previous 3 away matches.