Barrow 2-0 Accrington

Updated

Barrow won: Barrow 2-0 Accrington in the League Two (Round 36) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025 at SO Legal Stadium, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Barrow goals: Leo Duru 14', Aaron Pressley 78'. Expected goals: 1.54-0.58. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Aaron Pressley (8.2).

Match report

Barrow beat Accrington 2-0

Barrow saw off Accrington 2-0 at SO Legal Stadium on Saturday 8 March in the League Two.

Leo Duru put Barrow ahead on 14' (1-0) and Aaron Pressley made it 2-0 on 78'.

Barrow had 50% of the ball, shots were 12-6 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.54-0.58.

Aaron Pressley (Barrow) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.

Attendance: 3,200. Referee: Declan Bourne.

Match stats

BarrowAccrington
Ball possession5050
Expected goals (xG)1.540.58
Total shots126
Shots on target31
Touches in opposition box2110
Big chances31
Big chances missed11
Accurate passes181 (61%)174 (58%)
Yellow cards11
Corners84
Total shots126
Shots off target42
Shots on target31
Blocked shots53
Hit woodwork00
Shots inside box83

Lineups

Barrow (3-4-3): Paul Farman, Sam Foley, Niall Canavan, Michael Jordan Williams, Leo Duru, Kian Spence, Robbie Gotts, Elliot Newby, Ben Whitfield, Aaron Pressley, Tyler Smith

Accrington (3-4-1-2): William Crellin, Devon Matthews, Farrend Rawson, Benn Ward, Donald Love, Liam Coyle, Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh, Sebastian Quirk, Alex Henderson, Charlie Caton, Tyler Walton

Key events

  • 14' · Goal · Leo Duru (Barrow)
  • 34' · Yellow card · Robbie Gotts (Barrow)
  • 42' · Yellow card · Donald Love (Accrington)
  • 46' · Substitution · Kelsey Mooney for Tyler Walton (Accrington)
  • 46' · Substitution · Ashley Hunter for Alex Henderson (Accrington)
  • 46' · Substitution · Charlie Brown for Charlie Caton (Accrington)
  • 46' · Substitution · Jake Batty for Sebastian Quirk (Accrington)
  • 61' · Substitution · Dean Campbell for Tyler Smith (Barrow)
  • 67' · Substitution · Ben Jackson for Leo Duru (Barrow)
  • 76' · Substitution · Conor Grant for Liam Coyle (Accrington)
  • 78' · Goal · Aaron Pressley (Barrow)
  • 86' · Substitution · Sam Barnes for Ben Whitfield (Barrow)

All-time head-to-head

6 league meetings since 2023: Barrow 1, draws 3, Accrington 2.

Barrow vs Accrington: full head-to-head record

Questions

Who won Barrow vs Accrington?

Barrow won, 2-0 (League Two) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025.

When and where is Barrow vs Accrington?

Sat, 8 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at SO Legal Stadium, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, League Two.

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

In 6 league meetings since 2023: Barrow 1 wins, 3 draws, Accrington 2 wins (goals 5-5).