FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 25 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Barrow fixture

Barrow travel to take on Burton Albion at The Pirelli Stadium on Monday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Bluebirds lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Burton Albion and Barrow at was back in April 2002, over five years ago, as they swept to an impressive 4 - 0 win in a (Northern) Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 07 OctBarrow0 - 0Burton AlbionCONF
2001/2002Tue 23 AprBurton Albion4 - 0BarrowNPL
2001/2002Sat 02 MarBarrow1 - 2Burton AlbionNPL

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Brewers, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Burton Albion, Barrow are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Bluebirds have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Burton Albion are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 29 games giving them a return of 65 points. Barrow find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion651012316
Barrow62046116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bluebirds are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Burton Albion. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Burton Albion Unbeaten in the last 22 home games.
Unbeaten run of 11 matches.
Barrow Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.