FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Darlington v Barnet fixture

Barnet face a trip to Darlington at Balfour Webnet Darlington Aren on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, Bees have recorded 5 wins, and Darlington have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, the The Quakers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 01 AprBarnet0 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2007/2008Sat 09 FebDarlington1 - 0BarnetLGE2
2006/2007Sat 31 MarBarnet2 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
2006/2007Sat 21 OctDarlington2 - 0BarnetLGE2
2005/2006Sat 25 MarBarnet1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2005/2006Wed 28 DecDarlington2 - 1BarnetLGE2
2000/2001Sat 17 FebBarnet3 - 0DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Darlington have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Quakers in those games, with 3 conceded.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Bees's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 14.

Darlington's total of 32 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Barnet are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 15 from their 20 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Darlington6123565
Barnet60246152

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Quakers, as the Bees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Darlington Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Barnet Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.