FM Preview: Barrow v Lincoln City 27 Sep 2011

Last updated : 26 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barrow v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City travel to take on Barrow at Holker Street Stadium on Tuesday evening,

The last time the two teams met at Barrow was way back in the black-and-white days of October 1971, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Fourth Division match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
1971/1972 Wed 12 Apr Lincoln City 3 - 2 Barrow Fourth Division
1971/1972 Sat 02 Oct Barrow 2-2 Lincoln City Fourth Division
1970/1971 Fri 09 Apr Lincoln City 0 - 3 Barrow Fourth Division
1970/1971 Sat 21 Nov Lincoln City 2 - 1 Barrow F.A. Cup
1970/1971 Sat 12 Sep Barrow 1 - 4 Lincoln City Fourth Division
1966/1967 Sat 11 Mar Lincoln City 2 - 1 Barrow Fourth Division
1966/1967 Sat 18 Feb Barrow 2 - 1 Lincoln City Fourth Division

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

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Lincoln City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Red Imps have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barrow see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 11 games played so far,

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 11 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barrow 6 2 1 3 11 11 7
Lincoln City 6 1 1 4 3 8 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Barrow 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here