FM Preview: Barrow v Wrexham 05 Feb 2011

Last updated : 04 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Wrexham fixture

Wrexham face a trip to Barrow at Holker Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, Dragons have recorded 7 wins, and Barrow have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2010, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 28 AugWrexham1 - 1BarrowCONF
2009/2010Tue 16 MarBarrow2 - 1WrexhamCONF
2009/2010Mon 31 AugWrexham0 - 0BarrowCONF
2008/2009Thu 02 AprWrexham1 - 1BarrowCONF
2008/2009Fri 26 DecBarrow1 - 1WrexhamCONF
1966/1967Sat 01 AprWrexham1 - 1BarrowLGE2
1966/1967Sat 05 NovBarrow1 - 1WrexhamLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barrow are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Wrexham however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Dragons, and 3 goals against.

Barrow are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 27 matches. Wrexham's total of 52 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow61145124
Wrexham650111515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dragons have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Holker Street Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barrow Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Wrexham 3 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.