FM Preview: Barrow v Gateshead 17 Aug 2010

Last updated : 16 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Gateshead fixture

Barrow prepare to entertain Gateshead at Holker Street Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 34 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 15 wins, and Gateshead have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Trophy match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 16 FebGateshead2 - 1BarrowCONF
2009/2010Tue 09 FebGateshead2 - 3BarrowFAT
2009/2010Tue 02 FebBarrow1-1GatesheadFAT
2009/2010Sat 26 DecBarrow3 - 3GatesheadCONF
2008/2009Tue 04 NovBarrow3 - 1GatesheadCNFC
2002/2003Sat 26 AprBarrow2 - 0GatesheadNPL
2002/2003Sat 23 NovGateshead2 - 2BarrowNPL

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Barrow, Gateshead are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Tynesiders have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Barrow are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Gateshead see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow631211910
Gateshead6123155

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barrow may be coming up against a decent side in Gateshead, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bluebirds. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barrow 5 games since last home draw.
Gateshead Not won in previous 8 away matches.