FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 17 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Peterborough United fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Peterborough United at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was less than a year ago, in March 2004, with Peterborough inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Tykes 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:
2003/2004Tue 02 MarBarnsley0-1PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Tue 21 OctPeterborough2 - 3BarnsleyLGE1
2002/2003Sat 12 AprBarnsley1 - 2PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Sat 23 NovPeterborough1 - 3BarnsleyLGE1
1993/1994Sat 11 DecBarnsley1 - 0PeterboroughCHMP
1993/1994Tue 05 OctPeterborough3 - 1BarnsleyLC
1993/1994Tue 21 SepBarnsley1 - 1PeterboroughLC

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Tykes's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Peterborough is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Posh have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 21 matches. Peterborough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley6303769
Peterborough631211610

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 Peterborough in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Peterborough Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.