The game between Barrow and Oxford United in the (Conference) Premier on Saturday, 3rd October 2009 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the Barrow v Oxford United fixture

Oxford Utd. face a trip to Barrow at Holker Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. 60.00% of the past meetings have resulted in a defeat for U's.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2008, with Barrow running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 14 FebOxford Utd.3 - 0BarrowCONF
2008/2009Fri 08 AugBarrow3 - 0Oxford Utd.CONF
1967/1968Wed 03 AprOxford Utd.3 - 1BarrowLGE1
1967/1968Sat 09 MarBarrow3 - 0Oxford Utd.LGE1
1964/1965Sat 19 DecOxford Utd.7 - 0BarrowLGE2
1964/1965Sat 29 AugBarrow1 - 1Oxford Utd.LGE2
1963/1964Sat 11 JanOxford Utd.0 - 0BarrowLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The Bluebirds's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Oxford Utd. however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the U's, and 2 goals against.

Barrow find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 14 matches. Oxford Utd. are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 14 games giving them a return of 35 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow6123585
Oxford Utd.650112315

FootyMad's prediction ...

Oxford Utd. are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Barrow. Away win

Sequence statistics:
BarrowUnbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Oxford Utd.7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.