Stockport have a host of new names who could make their debuts as Dave Challinor’s side prepare for their return to the EFL when they host Barrow.Blackburn full-back James Brown is the latest arrival at Edgeley Park having joined on a season-long loan a day before the season opener.In a summer with a high turnover of talent, the likes of Liverpool loanee goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros will be ...Full Story »

Northampton saw the final automatic promotion place from League two snatched from their grasp in agonising fashion despite a 3-1 win at Barrow.The Cobblers relinquished third place to Bristol Rovers on goals scored on the final day of the season as Rovers thumped Scunthorpe 7-0.Instead, Northampton were left to face the play-offs as they bid to return to the third tier after a 12-month absence a...Full Story »

Aaron Amadi-Holloway could feature for Barrow as they face Northampton in the final match of the Sky Bet League Two season.The striker returned to training following a spell on the sidelines with injury and could be in contention for the Cobblers clash.Defender Connor Brown will also be checked after picking up a niggle.Josh Kay is expected to line-up after his return from suspension against Swi...Full Story »

Swindon surged into the League Two play-off positions as Louis Reed’s late winner earned them a 2-1 win over Barrow.A third straight victory, coupled with Sutton’s home defeat to Bradford, saw the Robins move into the top seven with one game to go.It looked like they were heading for a draw after Matt Platt’s late goal cancelled out Josh Davison’s first-half opener, but R...Full Story »

Swindon will be without Ellis Iandolo for the visit of Barrow on Saturday.The 24-year-old midfielder was given a second yellow card in their midweek victory over Forest Green and will face a one-match ban on the weekend.Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott looks set to miss out again as he continues rehab on an injured shoulder.Defenders Joe Tomlinson and Rob Hunt are both likely to miss the remaining game...Full Story »

Exeter sealed promotion to League One as they came from a goal behind to beat Barrow 2-1 at a bouncing St James Park.Barrow were intent on spoiling the party and, after turning Exeter around so they’d be shooting towards a rammed Big Bank in the first half, they then opened the scoring on 12 minutes.A long throw caused havoc in the Exeter penalty box, hit the far post and then went into th...Full Story »

Sam Stubbs could return for Exeter as they chase promotion against Barrow.The defender has been suffering from a swollen knee and may be available for Matt Taylor. Victory for the hosts will see them promoted to Sky Bet League One.Striker Sam Nombe (hamstring) is out and Kyle Taylor (knee) is not expected to return for the final games.Harry Kite also remains sidelined having suffered a groin inj...Full Story »

Phil Brown spoke of his delight after seeing Barrow secure their Football League status before warning their upcoming opponents not to expect an easy ride against the newly-safe Bluebirds.Barrow’s 1-0 win over play-off hopefuls Sutton means they are safe from the drop with Oldham joining Scunthorpe in going down.However, the team’s second victory in three games and seventh point from...Full Story »

John Rooney scored a 68th-minute winner as 10-man Barrow defeated Sky Bet League Two play-off chasers Sutton 1-0.But a dramatic second half that saw Sutton’s Rob Milsom miss a penalty also included a late allegation of racism from the crowd towards a visiting player.That contributed to 10 minutes of stoppage time but Phil Brown’s Barrow clung on for three vital points against the odd...Full Story »

Joe Grayson could feature for Barrow when they host Sutton.The defender was injured in the win at Forest Green but was able to start on the bench against Salford on Easter Monday, although he did not make an appearance.Patrick Brough started in place of Grayson against the Ammies and could do so again for the U’s clash.Barrow are currently 21st in League Two.Sutton have been handed a boost...Full Story »

Barrow boss Phil Brown was left disgruntled by the award of a late Salford equaliser after the sides battled out a 2-2 draw on Monday.Play-off hopefuls Salford opened the scoring in the 23rd minute against the run of play when Ryan Watson picked up the ball on the edge of the 18-yard box and saw his strike deflect past a diving Paul Farman.Relegation-threatened Barrow drew level in the 66th minu...Full Story »

Play-off hopefuls Salford needed a late equaliser from substitute Ian Henderson to salvage a 2-2 draw from their League Two encounter with relegation-threatened Barrow.Visitors Barrow had the better of the opening exchanges but it was the hosts who broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute.A long throw from Ibou Touray was headed away but only as far as the edge of the box, where Ryan Watson scuffed...Full Story »

Rob Edwards may be tempted to make changes to his Forest Green side when they host Oldham on Monday following their heavy defeat at Barrow.The league leaders were beaten 4-0 at Holker Street on Friday, although they still have a nine-point cushion inside the automatic promotion places.Striker Jamille Matt played the full 90 minutes of that match having recovered from a concussion sustained again...Full Story »

Salford boss Gary Bowyer could welcome back three players for Monday’s clash against Barrow.Ash Eastham, Josh Morris and Conor McAleny all returned to training this week and will be hoping to make an appearance.The trio were not named in the matchday squad for Friday’s 1-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers, and Bowyer may make changes given the short turnaround.Striker Matt Smith is likely to...Full Story »

Phil Brown heaped praise on his resurgent Barrow side after they hammered league leaders Forest Green 4-0 at Holker Street.The battling Bluebirds secured Brown his first win since taking charge as they put the League Two table-toppers to the sword.Goals from Joe Grayson, John Rooney, Matt Platt and Aaron Amadi-Holloway ended the hosts’ four-game losing streak in style with a first home win...Full Story »

Barrow returned to winning ways with a bang as they injected life into their League Two survival bid with a 4-0 win against league leaders Forest Green.Goals from Joe Grayson, John Rooney, Matt Platt and Aaron Amadi-Holloway put a major dent into Rovers’ title bid with the Bluebirds’ first home win for four months.Phil Brown’s side ended their four-game losing streak in style, ...Full Story »

Joe Grayson could keep his place in the starting line-up for Barrow when they face Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green.The defender made his return from injury and was in the starting XI against Crawley at the weekend.Kgosi Ntlhe is sidelined for the Bluebirds with a knee injury.Barrow are currently 21st in League Two and have lost their last four league games.Forest Green captain Jamille Ma...Full Story »

Phil Brown called on his Barrow side to be “more ruthless and horrible to play against” after a third successive defeat under him plunged them further into relegation trouble.Kwesi Appiah’s second-half strike was enough to give mid-table Crawley a 1-0 win – their third successive home victory – and left Barrow out of the bottom two on goal difference.Former Hull bos...Full Story »

Kwesi Appiah’s second-half goal earned Crawley a 1-0 victory against relegation-battling Barrow.A third consecutive defeat under Phil Brown leaves the Bluebirds with only one win from their last 12 games and only out of the bottom two on goal difference.Crawley, who were taken over by American investment group Wagmi United in the week, recorded three successive home wins for the first time...Full Story »

Crawley will hope news of their takeover will boost them ahead of the visit of Barrow.A group of US cryptocurrency investors completed their purchase of the club on Thursday.Boss John Yems is excited by the takeover and will hope that feelgood factor carries on to the pitch.They return to action having had last weekend off due to Sutton’s participation in the Papa John’s Trophy final...Full Story »