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Barnsley prepare to entertain Preston North End at Oakwell on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Tykes have recorded 11 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was less than a year ago, in December 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Sun 28 Dec | Barnsley | 1-1 | Preston N.E. | CHMP |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 22 Nov | Preston N.E. | 2 - 1 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 12 Apr | Preston N.E. | 1 - 2 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 03 Nov | Barnsley | 1 - 0 | Preston N.E. | CHMP |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 13 Jan | Barnsley | 0 - 1 | Preston N.E. | CHMP |
| 2006/2007 | Fri 22 Sep | Preston N.E. | 1 - 0 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 23 Aug | Preston N.E. | 2 - 2 | Barnsley | LGEC |
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Tykes have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.
Preston N.E.'s away form is none too clever either, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The North End's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.
Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches. Preston N.E.'s 2 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Barnsley | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Preston N.E. | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Oakwell for the Tykes and the Madmen are unable to see past Preston N.E. claiming victory in a close match.
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Barnsley | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. |
| Preston N.E. | Not won in previous 2 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |