FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 05 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Barnsley v Port Vale fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Port Vale at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 34 wins out of 50 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was less than a year ago, in March 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 28 SepPort Vale1 - 0BarnsleyAM
2003/2004Sat 20 MarBarnsley0-0Port ValeLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 SepPort Vale3 - 1BarnsleyLGE1
2002/2003Sat 25 JanPort Vale0 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
2002/2003Sat 28 DecBarnsley2 - 1Port ValeLGE1
1999/2000Sat 15 AprPort Vale2 - 2BarnsleyCHMP
1999/2000Tue 28 DecBarnsley3 - 1Port ValeCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Port Vale is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Valiants have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 18 points from their 16 matches. Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 16 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley6123685
Port Vale6213477

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Barnsley at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Tykes will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Port Vale Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.