FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last Updated : 27-Mar-2009 by
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History of the Barnet v Darlington fixture

Barnet prepare to entertain Darlington at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Bees have recorded 6 wins, and Darlington have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Underhill Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 DecDarlington2 - 2BarnetLGE2
2007/2008Tue 01 AprBarnet0-0DarlingtonLGE2
2007/2008Sat 09 FebDarlington1 - 0BarnetLGE2
2006/2007Sat 31 MarBarnet2 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
2006/2007Sat 21 OctDarlington2 - 0BarnetLGE2
2005/2006Sat 25 MarBarnet1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2005/2006Wed 28 DecDarlington2 - 1BarnetLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet 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 15 goals for the Bees, with 8 goals against.

In complete contrast to Barnet, Darlington are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Quakers have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Barnet are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 36 from their 37 matches played. Darlington's 50 points from 38 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet631210810
Darlington6204576

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnet may be coming up against a decent side in Darlington, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bees. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barnet Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Darlington 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.