Introduction
• Barnet are on the road for a second successive match as they head north to face Accrington Stanley on Saturday.
• Last time out the Bees were left heartbroken as a 95th minute winner from Michael Raynes gave Oxford United a 1-0 win at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday.
• Stanley were also on the losing side last time they played as a John Parkin hat-trick gave Fleetwood Town a 3-0 win at the Crown Ground.
• In the reverse fixture at Underhill the match ended 0-0. Romauld Boco gave the away side the lead before Make Byrne levelled from the spot.
• Edgar Davids was also sent off in that match for a challenge on James Beattie who is likely to partner another big name in attack, Francis Jeffers.
• Stanley currently sit bottom of Npower League Two on 37 points. The Bees are four place higher in 20th but just three points clear however they do have a superior goal difference.
Team news
Barnet Football Club
• Jake Hyde could start after returning from injury against Oxford United in the week. However, Dani Lopez and Bondz N’Gala will not play after returning to Stevenage.
• Harry Crawford is also in contention after being recalled from his loan with Dartford.
Accrington Stanley
• James Beattie and captain Luke Joyce were both rested for last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Northampton but after returning to the line-up midweek they’re expected to feature once more.
The opposition
• The original Accrington Stanley formed in 1891 and played in the Football League from 1921 to 1961 before spending its final four seasons in the Lancashire Combination League.
• The new Accrington Stanley formed in 1968 and after 44-years finally gained league status as Conference champions in 2006.
• The original town club, Accrington, was amongst the twelve founding members of the Football League in 1888, before resigning from the league after just five years.
• In the 1980s, the club was mentioned in an advert for milk. The sketch showed two young Liverpool fans discussing the importance of drinking milk; otherwise you would end up playing for Accrington Stanley… Who are they? EXACTLY!
• Manage Leam Richardson began his playing career with Blackburn Rovers although he did not make a first-team appearance. He went onto play for Bolton Wanderers, Notts County (loan), Blackpool and Accrington Stanley.
• Following John Coleman’s departure he was named as caretaker manager before Paul Cook’s appointment. Cook left to become manager of Chesterfield in October 2012 and Richardson became caretaker boss once more before being given a permanent deal in November 2012.
Last time out
Tuesday 12 March
Npower League Two
Oxford United 1-0 Barnet
Barnet: Stack, Fuller, Johnson, Stephens, N’Gala, Byrne, Gambin, Vilhete (Yiadom 78), Davids, Jenkins, Lopez (Hyde 90).
Subs not used: Barnes, Brown, Kamdjo, N’Toko, Vose.
Goals: n/a
Tuesday 12 March
Npower League Two
Accrington Stanley 0-3 Fleetwood Town
Accrington Stanley: Rachubka, Murphy, Liddle (Molyneux 64), Winnard, Hunt, Aldred, Wilson, Linganzi, Jeffers (Hatfield 80), Beattie (Gray 63), Boco.
Subs not used: Dunbavin, Joyce, Lindfield, Carver.
Goals: n/a
Previous meeting
16 November 2012 – Barnet 1-1 Accrington Stanley
• Barnet secured a point at Underhill against Accrington Stanley despite player-coach Edgar Davids being sent off in the 85th minute. Romauld Boco gave Stanley the lead converting past Graham Stack at the second time of asking on his 100th appearance for the club. Mark Byrne brought the Bees level via the spot before Davids was sent off for a foul on James Beattie.
Barnet Football Club: Stack, Fuller, Brown, Kamdjo (Weston 46), Stephens (Fortune 46), Pearce, Byrne, Davids, Nurse, Holmes (Yiadom 88), Hyde.
Subs not used: Cowler, Fortune, Weston, Lee, Yiadom, Edgar, Lowe.
Goal: Byrne 71 (pen)
Accrington Stanley: Dunbavin, Murphy, Winnard, Molyneux, Atkinson, Joyce, Hatfield (Beattie 79), Miller, Gray, Amond, Boco.
Subs not used: Dawber, Liddle, Nsiala, Barnett, Schofield, Lindfield.
Goal: Boco 53
Background
• Barnet have faced Accrington Stanley 19 times. The Bees have won five, lost eight and drawn three.
• The first meeting between the two sides came on 6 September 2003 at Underhill, the match ended 0-0. Accrington won the reverse fixture 2-0.
• Barnet’s first ever win against Stanley came in the following season on 20 November 2004 as goals from Simon King, Richard Graham and Mike Flynn (og) gave the Bees a 3-0 win at Underhill.
• Three goals is the biggest margin that either side have won by, Barnet have won 3-0 twice and Accrington have won 4-1 once.
• The sides have met twice in cup competitions. In 28 November 2009 the Bees secured a 2-2 draw in the 90th minute through a John O’Flynn penalty in the FA Cup. Accrington eventually progressed after winning the replay 1-0 at Underhill.
Last six meetings (League Two unless stated)
16 November 2012 – Barnet 1-1 Accrington Stanley
14 January 2012 – Accrington Stanley 0-3 Barnet
3 September 2011 Barnet 0-0 Accrington
30 April 2011 – Accrington Stanley 3-1 Barnet
11 December 2010 – Barnet 2-0 Accrington
27 April 2010 Accrington Stanley 1-0 Barnet
Overall record v (all competitions) W 5 D 6 L 8
Referee
• Saturday’s referee will be Mark Heywood.
• Heywood has taken charge of 20 matches so far this season. He has shown 59 yellow cards and three red.
• Saturday will be his second Barnet match of the season after he took charge of the Bees’ 2-0 win over Bradford City at Underhill.
•Heywood is currently in his second season in the Football League and he has already taken charge of matches in League Two, League One and the Championship.
• Heywood will be assisted by William Bull and Andrew Hutchinson; the fourth official will be Robert Jones.
General Information
• Saturday’s weather forecast is for light rain with maximum temperatures reaching 7C.
• For your guide to Accrington read the Reckless Guide by clicking here.
• For ticket information please click here.
