FM Preview: Barrow v Altrincham 08 Mar 2011

Last updated : 07 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barrow v Altrincham fixture

Barrow prepare to entertain Altrincham at Holker Street Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 4 wins, and Altrincham have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street Stadium was just last season, in August 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 21 Sep Altrincham 2 - 0 Barrow (Conference) Premier
2009/2010 Tue 01 Dec Altrincham 0 - 1 Barrow (Conference) Premier
2009/2010 Tue 11 Aug Barrow 0-3 Altrincham (Conference) Premier
2008/2009 Tue 09 Dec Barrow 2 - 2 Altrincham (Conference) Premier
2008/2009 Tue 12 Aug Altrincham 3 - 4 Barrow (Conference) Premier
2004/2005 Sat 26 Mar Barrow 2 - 0 Altrincham (Conference) North
2004/2005 Sat 05 Feb Altrincham 1 - 0 Barrow Trophy

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

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Altrincham's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barrow are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 30 points from their 33 games thus far.

Altrincham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 30 points from their 34 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barrow 6 0 3 3 5 9 3
Altrincham 6 1 2 3 6 12 5

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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 Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 9 most recent games.
Altrincham Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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