History of the Barnsley v Middlesbrough fixture
Middlesbrough face a trip to Barnsley at Oakwell on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 23 games played, Boro have recorded 7 wins, and Barnsley have come away with 10 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in August 2010, with Barnsley running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Apr | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 28 Aug | Barnsley | 2-0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Feb | Middlesbrough | 2 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Mon 28 Dec | Barnsley | 2 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 22 Apr | Barnsley | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | League Division One |
| 1994/1995 | Tue 14 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Barnsley | League Division One |
| 1993/1994 | Tue 26 Apr | Middlesbrough | 5 - 0 | Barnsley | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Tykes's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
The away form of Middlesbrough however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Boro pummel 15 goals, and let in 8.
Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches.
Middlesbrough lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 4 from their 2 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 16 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Although Middlesbrough have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Barnsley. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Barnsley | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Middlesbrough | 4 successive away victories. 6 games since last away draw. 8 games since last defeat. |
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