History of the Leeds United v Barnsley fixture
Barnsley face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Tykes have recorded 6 wins, and Leeds United have come away with 14 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was just last season, in October 2012, the Whites carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 12 Jan | Barnsley | 2 - 0 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 06 Oct | Leeds Utd. | 1-0 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Dec | Barnsley | 4 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Leeds Utd. | 1 - 2 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 22 Feb | Leeds Utd. | 3 - 3 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 14 Sep | Barnsley | 5 - 2 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 02 Dec | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 2 | Barnsley | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leeds United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Whites, with 7 goals against.
Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. While the Tykes have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Leeds United's total of 33 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Skybet Championship.
Barnsley find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 20 games have yielded only 15 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 9 |
| Barnsley | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Tykes are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Leeds United. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leeds United | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Barnsley | Previous 4 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 17 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 8 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here