Swindon 2-0 Barrow

Updated

Swindon won: Swindon 2-0 Barrow in the League Two (Round 27) on Sat, 18 Jan 2025 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Nnamdi Ofoborh 8', Harry Smith 87'. Expected goals: 1.12-0.35. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Harry Smith (8.3).

Match report

Swindon beat Barrow 2-0

Swindon saw off Barrow 2-0 at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Saturday 18 January in the League Two.

Nnamdi Ofoborh put Swindon ahead on 8' (1-0) and Harry Smith made it 2-0 on 87'.

Swindon had 55% of the ball, shots were 12-7 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.12-0.35.

Harry Smith (Swindon Town) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.

Attendance: 6,398. Referee: Scott Jackson.

Match stats

SwindonBarrow
Ball possession5545
Expected goals (xG)1.120.35
Total shots127
Shots on target42
Touches in opposition box1712
Big chances21
Big chances missed11
Accurate passes238 (66%)179 (63%)
Yellow cards20
Corners64
Total shots127
Shots off target52
Shots on target42
Blocked shots33
Hit woodwork10
Shots inside box64

Lineups

Swindon (3-4-1-2): Jack Bycroft, Ollie Clarke, Will Wright, Ryan Delaney, Tunmise Sobowale, George Cox, Gavin Kilkenny, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Tom Nichols, Aaron Drinan, Harry Smith

Barrow (3-5-2): Paul Farman, Leo Duru, Theo Vassell, Niall Canavan, Kian Spence, Sam Foley, Isaac Fletcher, Robbie Gotts, Ben Jackson, Emile Acquah, Aaron Pressley

Key events

  • 8' · Goal · Nnamdi Ofoborh (Swindon)
  • 61' · Substitution · Kabongo Tshimanga for Tom Nichols (Swindon)
  • 64' · Substitution · Connor Mahoney for Sam Foley (Barrow)
  • 64' · Substitution · Tyler Smith for Emile Acquah (Barrow)
  • 64' · Substitution · Elliot Newby for Isaac Fletcher (Barrow)
  • 74' · Substitution · Billy Kirkman for George Cox (Swindon)
  • 77' · Yellow card · Tunmise Sobowale (Swindon)
  • 83' · Substitution · Jake Cain for Billy Kirkman (Swindon)
  • 87' · Goal · Harry Smith (Swindon)
  • 90'+3 · Yellow card · Nnamdi Ofoborh (Swindon)

All-time head-to-head

10 league meetings since 2021: Swindon 6, draws 2, Barrow 2.

Swindon vs Barrow: full head-to-head record

Questions

Who won Swindon vs Barrow?

Swindon won, 2-0 (League Two) on Sat, 18 Jan 2025.

When and where is Swindon vs Barrow?

Sat, 18 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.

What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Barrow?

In 10 league meetings since 2021: Swindon 6 wins, 2 draws, Barrow 2 wins (goals 14-9).