FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Swindon Town v Barnsley fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Barnsley at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Robins have recorded 9 wins, and Barnsley have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was just last season, in August 2002, with Swindon Town running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 20 SepBarnsley1 - 1Swindon TownLD2
2002/2003Sat 01 FebBarnsley1 - 1Swindon TownLD2
2002/2003Sat 10 AugSwindon Town3-1BarnsleyLD2
1999/2000Sat 29 AprSwindon Town1 - 2BarnsleyLD1
1999/2000Tue 19 OctBarnsley1 - 0Swindon TownLD1
1998/1999Sun 09 MaySwindon Town1 - 3BarnsleyLD1
1998/1999Tue 19 JanBarnsley3 - 1Swindon TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Robins have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

In complete contrast to Swindon Town, Barnsley are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Tykes have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swindon Town's total of 63 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division Two. Barnsley's 51 points from 38 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town640211612
Barnsley60333103

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Swindon Town fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Robins. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Won 8 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Barnsley Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 10 most recent games.