FootyMAD's Accrington Stanley match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Accrington Stanley fixture

Barnet are ready to welcome Accrington Stanley to Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the two previous meetings, the Bees have won one and drawn one.

The previous match played between the two at Underhill Stadium was within the last three years, in November 2004, with Barnet running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 12 AugAccrington S.2 - 1BarnetLGE2
2004/2005Sat 19 FebAccrington S.4 - 1BarnetCONF
2004/2005Sat 20 NovBarnet3-0Accrington S.CONF
2003/2004Sat 29 NovAccrington S.2 - 0BarnetCONF
2003/2004Sat 06 SepBarnet0 - 0Accrington S.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Barnet, Accrington S. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Reds have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnet see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 30 games played so far, Accrington S. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 30 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet6222688
Accrington S.6213887

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Barnet 12 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Accrington S. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.