FM Preview: Barrow v AFC Telford United 11 Aug 2012

Last updated : 10 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barrow v AFC Telford United fixture

Barrow prepare to entertain AFC Telford United at Holker Street on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 6 of the previous 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street was less than a year ago, in October 2011, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov AFC Telford 1 - 0 Barrow (Conference) Premier
2011/2012 Sat 08 Oct Barrow 2-1 AFC Telford (Conference) Premier
2008/2009 Thu 26 Mar Barrow 0 - 1 AFC Telford Shield (Conference Cup)
2007/2008 Sun 04 May AFC Telford 0 - 2 Barrow Conference North Play-Offs
2007/2008 Wed 30 Apr Barrow 2 - 0 AFC Telford Conference North Play-Offs
2007/2008 Sat 29 Mar AFC Telford 0 - 2 Barrow (Conference) North
2007/2008 Sat 17 Nov Barrow 4 - 0 AFC Telford (Conference) North

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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 7, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of AFC Telford United is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Bucks have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barrow 6 1 2 3 7 12 5
AFC Telford United 6 1 3 2 6 9 6

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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 No sequences of note
AFC Telford United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 12 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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