Salford City 3-1 Barrow
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Salford City won: Salford City 3-1 Barrow in the League Two (Round 38) on Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Ryan Graydon 20', Fabio Borini 69', Fabio Borini 84'. Barrow goals: Danny Rose 77'. Expected goals: 1.47-1.25. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Ryan Graydon (8.8).
Match report
Salford City beat Barrow 3-1
Salford City saw off Barrow 3-1 at The Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday 17 March in the League Two.
Ryan Graydon put Salford City ahead on 20' (1-0), Fabio Borini made it 2-0 on 69', Danny Rose pulled one back for Barrow on 77' (2-1) and Fabio Borini made it 3-1 on 84'.
Salford City had 48% of the ball, shots were 12-12 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.47-1.25.
Ryan Graydon (Salford City) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 1,894. Referee: Isaac Searle.
Match stats
| Salford City | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.47 | 1.25 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 22 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 203 (62%) | 207 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 9 |
Lineups
Salford City (5-3-2): Matthew Young, Oliver Turton, Zach Awe, Brandon Cooper, Rosaire Longelo, Luke Garbutt, Josh Austerfield, Matt Butcher, Jorge Grant, Cole Stockton, Ryan Graydon
Barrow (4-4-2): Wyll Stanway, Ben Jackson, Angus MacDonald, Niall Canavan, Lewis Shipley, Tom Barkhuizen, Rekeem Harper, Charlie McCann, Jack Earing, Josh Gordon, Tyler Walker
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
- 52' · Yellow card · Josh Gordon (Barrow)
- 59' · Substitution · Elliot Newby for Jack Earing (Barrow)
- 59' · Substitution · Connor Mahoney for Tom Barkhuizen (Barrow)
- 60' · Substitution · Princewill Ehibhatiomhan for Rosaire Longelo (Salford City)
- 60' · Substitution · Daniel Udoh for Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 60' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 69' · Goal · Fabio Borini (Salford City)
- 71' · Substitution · Danny Rose for Lewis Shipley (Barrow)
- 74' · Substitution · Michael Jordan Williams for Tyler Walker (Barrow)
- 74' · Substitution · Sam Foley for Angus MacDonald (Barrow)
- 76' · Substitution · Adebola Oluwo for Brandon Cooper (Salford City)
- 77' · Goal · Danny Rose (Barrow)
- 84' · Goal · Fabio Borini (Salford City)
- 86' · Yellow card · Matt Butcher (Salford City)
- 88' · Substitution · Alfie Dorrington for Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2018: Salford City 8, draws 5, Barrow 1.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Barrow?
Salford City won, 3-1 (League Two) on Tue, 17 Mar 2026.
When and where is Salford City vs Barrow?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026, 19:45 UTC at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Barrow?
In 14 league meetings since 2018: Salford City 8 wins, 5 draws, Barrow 1 wins (goals 27-14).