FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 02 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was just last season, in September 2002, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 27 SepPlymouth Arg.2 - 0BarnsleyLD2
2002/2003Sat 01 MarPlymouth Arg.1 - 1BarnsleyLD2
2002/2003Sat 14 SepBarnsley1-1Plymouth Arg.LD2
1993/1994Wed 09 FebBarnsley1 - 0Plymouth Arg.FAC
1993/1994Sat 29 JanPlymouth Arg.2 - 2BarnsleyFAC
1991/1992Sat 18 JanBarnsley1 - 3Plymouth Arg.DIV2
1991/1992Sat 17 AugPlymouth Arg.2 - 1BarnsleyDIV2

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Barnsley's 52 points from 39 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Plymouth Arg. are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Two, with their 39 games giving them a return of 78 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley6042354
Plymouth Arg.63307212

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Tykes of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Plymouth Arg., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 11 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.