FM Preview: Barrow v Altrincham 29 Jan 2011

Last updated : 28 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Altrincham fixture

Barrow prepare to entertain Altrincham at Holker Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 4 wins, and Altrincham have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street Stadium was just last season, in August 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners 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:
2010/2011Tue 21 SepAltrincham2 - 0BarrowCONF
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

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 Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Robins's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Barrow find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 27 matches. Altrincham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 25 points from their 27 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow61145124
Altrincham63129910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Barrow's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Altrincham. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barrow Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Altrincham Not won in previous 2 away matches.