It has been a rather cut and dry few weeks for Barnsley in the Championship because in the past 14 games they have either won games or lost games.
They have not been held to draw since they last visited Selhurst Park in December when Daniel Bogdanovic's 20th minute strike was cancelled out by Victor Moses' brilliant overhead kick on 52.
In fact draws have not been common place in Barnsley's season and have only shared points on six occasions, four times at home and twice on the road, which is the lowest in the division. It is a record shared by two other teams - Derby County and Plymouth.
Currently sat in 11th position the Reds have a lot to do if they are still to mount a credible play off challenge. They are seven points outside the top six but have a game in hand on all but one of the five teams above them.
It has been a steady season for Mark Robins' men, and a successful one so far considering their relegation battle last year. Their form both home and away has been good, with their record on their travels marginally worse than at Oakwell.
At home they have won seven times, drawn four and lost six with a goal difference of -3, while away from home they have won six, drawn two and lost nine with a goal difference of -7.
IN NUMBERS
44 - The number of goals scored by Barnsley this season
8 - The number of goals Barnsley from headers.
30 - The number of goals Barnsley have scored in the second half.
8 - Daniel Bogdanovic is Barnsley's top goalscorer.
54 - The number of goals Barnsley have conceded this season.
30 - The number of goals Barnsley conceded away from home.
56.67 - The average number of minutes between every goal conceded by Barnsley.
Team News
Crystal Palace :- Claude Davis will serve the final match of his two game suspension and so will miss the trip to Oakwell, while Paddy McCarthy remains Palace's only absentee through injury.
Barnsley: TBC
Match Officials
Referee : Mr T Kettle (Games: 26 Yellow Cards: 78 Red Cards: 0)
Assistant Referees :- Mr P Hodskinson and Mr G Law
4th Official:- Mr M Astley
Latest Meetings
2009/2010
FLC Crystal Palace 1-1 Barnsley 19-12-2009
2008/2009
FLC Barnsley 3-1 Crystal Palace 17-03-2009
FLC Crystal Palace 3-0 Barnsley 18-10-2008
2007/2008
FLC Crystal Palace 2-0 Barnsley 15-03-2008
Full Playing Record (Home and Away):-
|
Palace Wins |
Draws |
Barnsley Wins |
| League |
27 |
18 |
23 |
| FA Cup |
3 |
0 |
1 |
| League Cup |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Total |
31 |
18 |
28 |
TICKETS
Adults: £20.00
60+yrs: £12.00
Under 18yrs: £12.00
Under 12yrs: £6.00
Under 12yrs (Tickets must be purchased with an adult or 60+yrs ticket only. Under 12yr tickets will not be available on the day of the match.)
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