FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 21 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Shrewsbury Town v Barnet fixture

Barnet face a trip to Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 8 games played, Bees have recorded 2 wins, and Shrewsbury Tn. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2005/2006Sat 04 FebBarnet1 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 27 SepShrewsbury Tn.2 - 2BarnetLGE2
2003/2004Mon 03 MayShrewsbury Tn.1 - 0BarnetCFPO
2003/2004Thu 29 AprBarnet2 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.CFPO
2003/2004Tue 30 MarBarnet0 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.CONF
2003/2004Sat 27 SepShrewsbury Tn.0 - 1BarnetCONF
2000/2001Mon 01 JanShrewsbury Tn.3 - 2BarnetLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Shrewsbury Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Shrews in those games, with 4 conceded.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Bees's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Shrewsbury Tn.'s 29 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Barnet find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Shrewsbury Tn.6312121010
Barnet631210810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Shrewsbury Tn. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Shrewsbury Tn. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Barnet Not won in previous 2 away matches.