History of the Barrow v Stockport County fixture
Barrow prepare to entertain Stockport County at Holker Street on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, winning 51.28% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street was just last season, in December 2011, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 06 Nov | Stockport Co. | 3 - 1 | Barrow | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 01 Jan | Stockport Co. | 3 - 2 | Barrow | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Mon 26 Dec | Barrow | 1-0 | Stockport Co. | (Conference) Premier |
| 1971/1972 | Fri 28 Jan | Barrow | 3 - 2 | Stockport Co. | Fourth Division |
| 1971/1972 | Mon 18 Oct | Stockport Co. | 1 - 3 | Barrow | Fourth Division |
| 1970/1971 | Fri 26 Feb | Stockport Co. | 2 - 0 | Barrow | Fourth Division |
| 1970/1971 | Sat 31 Oct | Barrow | 2 - 2 | Stockport Co. | Fourth Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Barrow's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Bluebirds have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Stockport County is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Hatters have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Barrow are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 26 points from their 26 games thus far.
Stockport County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 31 points from 27 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 6 |
| Stockport County | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 7 |
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 | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| Stockport County | 7 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here