FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 03 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Bristol City fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Bristol City at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tykes are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 7 of the 38 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was just last season, in August 2004, the Tykes carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 27 SepBristol City3 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
2004/2005Sat 12 MarBristol City0 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
2004/2005Tue 10 AugBarnsley2-1Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Sun 02 MayBarnsley0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Tue 16 DecBarnsley2 - 1Bristol CityFAC
2003/2004Sat 06 DecBristol City0 - 0BarnsleyFAC
2003/2004Sat 22 NovBristol City2 - 1BarnsleyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Tykes in those games, with 6 conceded.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Barnsley's total of 48 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One. Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 30 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley63128610
Bristol City6231969

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Bristol City is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Tykes in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bristol City Not won in previous 4 away matches.