FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Barnsley are ready to welcome Doncaster Rovers to Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Tykes have recorded 12 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 10 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Oakwell was within the last three years, in October 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-5 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 11 FebDoncaster Rvs.2 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
2005/2006Tue 18 OctBarnsley2-5Doncaster Rvs.ASSM
2005/2006Sat 24 SepBarnsley0 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 22 FebDoncaster Rvs.4 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
2004/2005Wed 20 OctBarnsley1 - 3Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1978/1979Tue 03 AprBarnsley3 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1978/1979Sat 23 SepDoncaster Rvs.2 - 2BarnsleyLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

The away form of Doncaster Rvs. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Rovers have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Barnsley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 5 points from their 9 games thus far. Doncaster Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 7 points from their 9 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley6123255
Doncaster Rvs.61052103

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 Doncaster Rvs. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Doncaster Rvs. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.