FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Barrow fixture

Barrow travel to take on Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. On each previous occasion, the match has ended in defeat for the Bluebirds.

The last time the two teams met at Luton Town was way back in the black-and-white days of August 1969, with Luton Town running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Third Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1969/1970Sat 14 FebBarrow2 - 1Luton TownLGE1
1969/1970Sat 09 AugLuton Town3 - 0BarrowLGE1
1968/1969Wed 26 MarLuton Town5 - 1BarrowLGE1
1968/1969Sat 17 AugBarrow0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1966/1967Sat 15 AprLuton Town3 - 1BarrowLGE2
1966/1967Sat 19 NovBarrow3 - 0Luton TownLGE2
1965/1966Thu 19 MayLuton Town3 - 2BarrowLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Hatters in those games, with 4 conceded.

Barrow have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Luton Town's total of 16 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Barrow find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 9 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6231539
Barrow61234125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barrow have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Luton Town may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Barrow Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.