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Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Arg. face a trip to Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 29 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 9 wins, and Barnsley have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2007, as the Tykes edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 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 12 FebPlymouth Arg.3 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2007/2008Sat 25 AugBarnsley3 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Wed 14 MarPlymouth Arg.2 - 4BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Tue 17 OctBarnsley2 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 03 AprBarnsley1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 27 SepPlymouth Arg.2 - 0BarnsleyLGE1
2002/2003Sat 01 MarPlymouth Arg.1 - 1BarnsleyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Barnsley are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 25 from their 23 matches played. Plymouth Arg. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 30 points from their 23 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley61146104
Plymouth Arg.6123465

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Pilgrims has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Barnsley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.