FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Wrexham v Barnsley fixture

Wrexham prepare to entertain Barnsley at Racecourse Ground on Monday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Red Dragons have won an impressive 11 of the 15 meetings between the two sides, drawing the other 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Racecourse Ground was less than a year ago, in February 2004, the Red Dragons carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 14 FebWrexham1-0BarnsleyLGE1
2003/2004Tue 28 OctBarnsley2 - 1WrexhamLGE1
1981/1982Sat 17 AprWrexham0 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
1981/1982Sat 21 NovBarnsley2 - 2WrexhamCHMP
1971/1972Mon 17 AprWrexham2 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
1971/1972Wed 08 MarBarnsley2 - 1WrexhamLGE1
1970/1971Sat 13 FebWrexham1 - 0BarnsleyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wrexham have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Red Dragons's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Barnsley however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Tykes's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Wrexham see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 7 points from their 5 games played so far, Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 5 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wrexham6222888
Barnsley622211108

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Wrexham only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Wrexham Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Barnsley Undefeated in last 4 away games.