FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the York City v Barrow fixture

Barrow face a trip to York City at Bootham Crescent on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 11 wins, and York City have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 08 SepBarrow0 - 0York CityCONF
2008/2009Mon 13 AprBarrow0 - 0York CityCONF
2008/2009Tue 20 JanBarrow3 - 1York CityCNFC
2008/2009Mon 25 AugYork City1 - 1BarrowCONF
1970/1971Sat 09 JanBarrow0 - 2York CityLGE2
1970/1971Mon 12 OctYork City4 - 3BarrowLGE2
1966/1967Mon 14 NovYork City1 - 2BarrowLGE2

Recent respective form guides

York City could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Minstermen have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

The Bluebirds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. While the Bluebirds have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

York City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 59 points from 29 games. Barrow are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
York City64205114
Barrow61236125

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bluebirds are doing reasonably well on their travels in recent games, but FootyMad think this will not be enough to stop what should be a relatively comfortable home win for York City. Home win

Sequence statistics:
York City Won 10 successive home games.
11 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Barrow 6 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.