FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Barnsley fixture

Barnsley face a trip to Hull City at The KC Stadium on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Tykes have recorded 15 wins, and Hull City have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2006, with Barnsley inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the The Tigers in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 20 FebBarnsley3 - 0Hull CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 08 AugHull City2 - 3BarnsleyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 02 AprHull City2 - 1BarnsleyLGE1
2004/2005Sat 28 AugBarnsley1 - 2Hull CityLGE1
1990/1991Sat 06 AprBarnsley3 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1990/1991Sat 29 DecHull City1 - 2BarnsleyCHMP
1989/1990Sat 24 FebBarnsley1 - 1Hull CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Tigers have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Tykes have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hull City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 12 points from their 11 matches. Barnsley lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 17 from their 11 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City61145104
Barnsley62409510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Tykes out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Hull City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Barnsley Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.