FootyMAD's Brentford match preview

Last updated : 16 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Barnsley v Brentford fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Brentford at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was less than a year ago, in April 2003, the Tykes carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 01 NovBrentford2 - 1BarnsleyLD2
2002/2003Sat 26 AprBarnsley1-0BrentfordLD2
2002/2003Sat 05 OctBrentford1 - 2BarnsleyLD2
1992/1993Sat 01 MayBrentford3 - 1BarnsleyLD1
1992/1993Sat 24 OctBarnsley3 - 2BrentfordLD1
1980/1981Tue 30 SepBarnsley0 - 1BrentfordDIV3
1980/1981Mon 15 SepBrentford1 - 1BarnsleyDIV3

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Brentford have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bees have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnsley's 59 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Brentford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 42 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley62409710
Brentford633011812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnsley are not exactly setting the world alight at Oakwell at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Brentford in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Brentford Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.