FM Preview: Altrincham v Barrow 21 Sep 2010

Last updated : 20 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Altrincham v Barrow fixture

Barrow face a trip to Altrincham at Moss Lane on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 13 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2009, with Barrow inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Robins 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:
2009/2010Tue 01 DecAltrincham0 - 1BarrowCONF
2009/2010Tue 11 AugBarrow0 - 3AltrinchamCONF
2008/2009Tue 09 DecBarrow2 - 2AltrinchamCONF
2008/2009Tue 12 AugAltrincham3 - 4BarrowCONF
2004/2005Sat 26 MarBarrow2 - 0AltrinchamCNFN
2004/2005Sat 05 FebAltrincham1 - 0BarrowFAT
2004/2005Tue 28 SepAltrincham2 - 0BarrowCNFN

Recent respective form guides

Altrincham's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Robins have conceded a disappointing 12 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Barrow's away form is none too clever either, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Bluebirds's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Altrincham find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 9 games have yielded only 1 points. Barrow's 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Altrincham60061170
Barrow624010310

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bluebirds of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Moss Lane with Barrow coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Altrincham Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Latest 7 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 15 most recent games.
Barrow Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.