History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley fixture
Sheffield Wednesday are ready to welcome Barnsley to Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Owls are clearly on top, having won 19 and lost only 7 of the 30 games.
The previous match played between the two at Hillsborough was more than three years back, in August 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 15 Dec | Barnsley | 0 - 1 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 16 Jan | Barnsley | 1 - 2 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 08 Aug | Sheff. Wed. | 2-2 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 17 Feb | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 21 Oct | Barnsley | 2 - 1 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Mar | Barnsley | 0 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 27 Nov | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 0 | Barnsley | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield Wednesday are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Barnsley however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Tykes, and 5 goals against.
Sheffield Wednesday are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 37 matches.
Barnsley are currently lying in 19th place in npower Championship having mustered a points tally of 44 from their 37 matches played.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Barnsley | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Sheffield Wednesday's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Barnsley. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield Wednesday | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Barnsley | Not won in previous 2 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here