Josh Gordon will miss Barrow’s clash with Crawley due to suspension.The striker picked up his fifth yellow card of the season away to Carlisle last weekend and will not be involved against the Reds.Bluebirds boss Mark Cooper told the club website that Gordon’s suspension gives “somebody else an opportunity” but did not reveal who he is considering to lead the line.Barrow ...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Keith Millen believed his side should have secured Cumbrian derby bragging rights following a goalless draw with Barrow.But Bluebirds boss Mark Cooper was equally adamant the visitors also deserved to end their own winless streak in the Sky Bet League Two clash at Brunton Park.Defender Rod McDonald went closest to breaking the deadlock for struggling Carlisle when his late close...Full Story »

Keith Millen is still waiting for his first Sky Bet League Two win as Carlisle manager after a drab 0-0 derby draw against Barrow.But United’s point – only their fourth from their last 10 games – lifted them out of the bottom two ahead of Saturday’s later kick-offs.Visitors Barrow have now gone six league matches without victory as they failed to gain a first win in this ...Full Story »

Barrow boss Mark Cooper saluted his side after their dominant 4-0 first-round FA Cup win against minnows Banbury.Goals from Josh Gordon, the returning Offrande Zanzala, Ollie Banks – from the penalty spot – and Jordan Stevens put the non-league side to the sword at the Spencer Stadium.And Cooper purred: “I was hoping for a professional performance and that’s what we got.&...Full Story »

Banbury’s dreams of a second-round berth in the FA Cup for the first time in their 90-year history was cruelly ended with a 4-0 drubbing by League Two Barrow.The brilliant Bluebirds put the hosts to the sword at Spencer Stadium as Mark Cooper’s side ended their worrying six-game winless streak.The Puritans were playing in the first round proper for the sixth time – and the seco...Full Story »

Banbury will be without first-choice keeper Jack Harding for their FA Cup first round clash with League Two Barrow.Harding dislocated his left elbow during the the club’s 3-2 Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central victory over Leiston last month and the joint was put in a cast to allow the tendons to heal.Eighteen-year-old Mackenzie Chapman has joined the club on loan from Ox...Full Story »

Frustrated Barrow boss Mark Cooper admitted he needs to find a way to tighten up his side following a 2-1 home defeat to Rochdale.The game was delayed by 30 minutes after torrential rain in Cumbria.And the Bluebirds’ worrying winless streak stretched to six games after Jake Beesley bagged his second brace of the season.Josh Kay’s equaliser, after his initial penalty was saved by goal...Full Story »

Jake Beesley’s second brace of the season earned Rochdale a 2-1 win at Barrow.The game was delayed by 30 minutes due to torrential downpours in Cumbria.But Beesley scored in each half as Barrow’s winless run stretched to five games.Both sides had early chances as Paul Farman kept out Jimmy Keohane before goalkeeper Joel Coleman denied Josh Kay at the other end.The visitors broke the ...Full Story »

Barrow forward Offrande Zanzala is expected to return for the League Two clash with Rochdale.Zanzala missed last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Walsall through illness but has resumed training.Fellow forward Luke James returned from a foot injury as a substitute last weekend, with Connor Brown also back from a groin problem as the treatment room cleared.Jamie Devitt and Matt Platt have stepped up t...Full Story »

Barrow boss Mark Cooper was an unhappy man despite Josh Gordon rescuing a point with a stoppage-time equaliser against his old club in a 2-2 draw at Walsall.Gordon guided home Patrick Brough’s cross six minutes into time added on to rock the club he left in the summer.The Saddlers twice led through George Miller’s third brace in nine games – including a brilliant back-heeled fi...Full Story »

Midfielder Otis Khan could make his debut as Walsall host Barrow in Sky Bet League Two.The 26-year-old former Tranmere player joined the Saddlers on a free transfer on Monday and was an unused substitute at Oldham on Tuesday.Manager Matt Taylor will further assess his attacking options following the 3-1 win at Boundary Park.Conor Wilkinson and Tyrese Shade both came into the side but were replac...Full Story »

Boss Mark Cooper was convinced Barrow should have taken all three points but admitted his team paid the price for a poor first-half performance in the 1-1 home draw with Scunthorpe.Robbie Gotts salvaged a draw for the Bluebirds with an 80th-minute equaliser after George Taft’s first goal in two years put the Iron ahead before half-time.Both sides missed a penalty – Ryan Loft for Unit...Full Story »

Robbie Gotts’ second goal of the season earned Barrow a 1-1 draw and denied basement-boys Scunthorpe only their second Sky Bet League Two win of the season.Gotts struck 10 minutes from time after Barrow’s leading marksman Ollie Banks saw a 74th-minute penalty saved by Rory Watson.Barrow hit the bar late on through Josh Gordon but a home win would have been harsh on Neil Cox’s s...Full Story »

Barrow manager Mark Cooper will assess a number of players who are closing in on a return to action ahead of the visit of Scunthorpe.Connor Brown (groin), Jamie Devitt (thigh), Luke James (foot) and Dimitri Sea (hamstring) are all regaining fitness, but no date has been set for their possible involvement with the matchday squad.Matt Platt (back) is also making good progress, but Tom Beadling (kn...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke hailed Port Vale’s “outstanding” team spirit after his tactical changes inspired a League Two comeback victory.The Valiants scored three second-half goals to defeat in-form Barrow.Clarke made two changes at the break after Ollie Banks put the Bluebirds in front with a powerful free-kick.Dennis Politic and Mel Benning both came on and scored – either side of...Full Story »

Port Vale came from behind to record a fourth-straight home victory in all competitions with a 3-1 League Two win against Barrow.Dennis Politic cancelled out Bluebirds midfielder Ollie Banks’ fine free-kick before a James Jones own-goal and Mal Benning’s rebound sealed an important win at Vale Park.The Valiants started brightly and skipper Tom Conlon and James Wilson both had shots b...Full Story »

Port Vale defender Aaron Martin could come back into contention for the visit of Barrow.The 32-year-old centre-half has not featured for almost a month because of a back injury but made a return for the reserves in a training ground friendly against Leicester in midweek.David Amoo scored the only goal in that game against the Foxes but even though Vale’s four-match winning streak was ended...Full Story »

Barrow boss Mark Cooper was left with mixed emotions after the Bluebirds missed the chance to claim a third successive league win.Robbie Gotts scored his first goal since joining on loan from Leeds after 47 minutes.But his strike was cancelled out by Omar Beckles’ third goal of the campaign 22 minutes later.Patrick Brough hit the crossbar for the home side, who drop down to 11th despite a ...Full Story »

Omar Beckles equalised for Leyton Orient as they drew 1-1 at Barrow – who were denied a first league win over their visitors since 1969.Defender Beckles netted his third goal of the season after 69 minutes to cancel out Robbie Gotts’ 47th-minute opener.Leeds loanee Gotts, who scored against Orient for Salford last season, ran on to Remeao Hutton’s pass to open his goal account ...Full Story »

Barrow boss Mark Cooper is expected to revert to his strongest line-up for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Leyton Orient at Holker Street.Cooper made six changes for the 3-1 Papa John’s Trophy defeat by Fleetwood but the club will step up their pursuit of a play-off spot against Orient.Midfielder Ollie Banks is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards and forward Dimitri Sea faces ...Full Story »