FootyMAD's Stockport County match preview

Last updated : 09 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Stockport County fixture

Barnet prepare to entertain Stockport County at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Bees have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Underhill Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, when they played out a goalless 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:
2006/2007Sat 07 OctStockport Co.2 - 0BarnetLGE2
2005/2006Sat 29 AprBarnet0-0Stockport Co.LGE2
2005/2006Sun 13 NovStockport Co.1 - 1BarnetLGE2
1993/1994Sat 09 AprBarnet0 - 0Stockport Co.LGE1
1993/1994Sat 01 JanStockport Co.2 - 1BarnetLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Bees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Stockport Co. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Hatters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Barnet find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 35 matches. Stockport Co.'s total of 62 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet61145114
Stockport Co.66009018

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnet are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Stockport Co. running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnet 15 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stockport Co. 4 successive away victories.
10 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 9 matches.
Last drawn game 19 outings ago.