FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Darlington fixture

Barnet play host to Darlington at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 9 games played, Bees have recorded 4 wins, and Darlington have come away with 2 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Barnet was back in February 2001, over five years ago, with Barnet running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 28 DecDarlington2 - 1BarnetLGE2
2000/2001Sat 17 FebBarnet3-0DarlingtonLGE2
2000/2001Sat 16 SepDarlington1 - 0BarnetLGE2
1999/2000Tue 07 MarDarlington4 - 0BarnetLGE2
1999/2000Sat 06 NovBarnet1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
1998/1999Sat 09 JanBarnet3 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
1998/1999Sat 08 AugDarlington0 - 2BarnetLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Bees's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Darlington's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The The Quakers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Barnet are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 39 points from 37 matches. Darlington's 49 points from 37 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet6042594
Darlington61143104

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Underhill Stadium for the Bees and the Madmen are unable to see past Darlington claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Barnet Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Darlington Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.