History of the Barrow v Gateshead fixture
Barrow prepare to entertain Gateshead at Holker Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 35 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 15 wins, and Gateshead have come away with 10 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street Stadium was just last season, in August 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 18 Jan | Gateshead | 3 - 0 | Barrow | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 17 Aug | Barrow | 1-3 | Gateshead | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Feb | Gateshead | 2 - 1 | Barrow | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Feb | Gateshead | 2 - 3 | Barrow | Trophy |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 02 Feb | Barrow | 1 - 1 | Gateshead | Trophy |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Dec | Barrow | 3 - 3 | Gateshead | (Conference) Premier |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 04 Nov | Barrow | 3 - 1 | Gateshead | Shield (Conference Cup) |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Barrow have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Bluebirds, with 4 goals against.
Gateshead have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Tynesiders's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.
Barrow's total of 7 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.
Gateshead are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 10 |
| Gateshead | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Barrow at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Bluebirds will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Barrow | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Gateshead | 7 games since last away draw. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here