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Last updated : 30 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Barnsley fixture

Peterborough play host to Barnsley at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Posh are clearly on top, winning 61.54% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Peterborough was just over four years ago, in March 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 05 MarPeterborough1-3BarnsleyLGE1
2004/2005Sat 18 DecBarnsley4 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Tue 02 MarBarnsley0 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Tue 21 OctPeterborough2 - 3BarnsleyLGE1
2002/2003Sat 12 AprBarnsley1 - 2PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Sat 23 NovPeterborough1 - 3BarnsleyLGE1
1993/1994Sat 11 DecBarnsley1 - 0PeterboroughCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Posh in those games, with 7 conceded.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Tykes's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Peterborough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 14 matches. Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 14 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough61149134
Barnsley6303889

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterborough are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Barnsley 9 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.