FM Preview: Barrow v Hereford United 07 Dec 2012

Last updated : 06 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barrow v Hereford United fixture

Barrow play host to Hereford United at Holker Street on Friday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Bluebirds lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Barrow and Hereford United at Holker Street was more than a decade ago, in September 1998, with Hereford United inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Bluebirds in a Conference match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
1998/1999 Sat 20 Mar Hereford Utd. 3 - 0 Barrow Conference
1998/1999 Sat 12 Sep Barrow 0-1 Hereford Utd. Conference

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

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 6 conceded.

Hereford United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Bulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Barrow are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 20 points from their 20 games thus far.

Hereford United see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 26 points from their 19 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barrow 6 1 3 2 8 10 6
Hereford United 6 3 2 1 11 8 11

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bluebirds go into their game against Hereford United in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Barrow Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hereford United Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here