History of the Barrow v Forest Green Rovers fixture
Forest Green Rovers face a trip to Barrow at Holker Street on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. 60.00% of the past meetings have resulted in a defeat for Rovers.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street was less than a year ago, in February 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Mar | Forest Green | 3 - 0 | Barrow | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 25 Feb | Barrow | 1-1 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Mar | Forest Green | 2 - 3 | Barrow | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Barrow | 3 - 0 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 31 Mar | Forest Green | 1 - 0 | Barrow | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 19 Sep | Barrow | 1 - 1 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 28 Dec | Forest Green | 2 - 1 | Barrow | (Conference) Premier |
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 generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Rovers, and 9 goals against.
Barrow are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 18 points from their 18 games thus far.
Forest Green Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 33 points from 18 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Forest Green Rovers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rovers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Holker Street with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Barrow | 4 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Forest Green Rovers | 9 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here