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Last updated : 05 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town travel to take on Barrow at Holker Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 4 games played, The Hatters have recorded 1 wins, and Barrow have come away with 2 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Barrow was way back in the black-and-white days of February 1970, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Third Division match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 SepLuton Town1 - 0BarrowCONF
1969/1970Sat 14 FebBarrow2 - 1Luton TownLGE1
1969/1970Sat 09 AugLuton Town3 - 0BarrowLGE1
1968/1969Wed 26 MarLuton Town5 - 1BarrowLGE1
1968/1969Sat 17 AugBarrow0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1966/1967Sat 15 AprLuton Town3 - 1BarrowLGE2
1966/1967Sat 19 NovBarrow3 - 0Luton TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barrow remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Barrow find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 25 matches. Luton Town find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 46 points they have accumulated from 26 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow62227118
Luton Town63031089

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Hatters has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Barrow. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barrow Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Luton Town 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.