FootyMAD's Sheffield Wednesday match preview

Last updated : 29 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Sheffield Wednesday at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Tykes have recorded 13 wins, and Sheff. Wed. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was just last season, in December 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 27 NovSheff. Wed.1 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 30 DecBarnsley0-3Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 14 OctSheff. Wed.2 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 05 FebBarnsley0 - 0Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2004/2005Sun 17 OctSheff. Wed.1 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 MarSheff. Wed.2 - 1BarnsleyLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 DecBarnsley1 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Sheff. Wed. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Owls have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 41 points from their 34 matches. Sheff. Wed. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 35 points from their 32 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley62134107
Sheff. Wed.6123575

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Sheff. Wed. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Tykes in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.