Barrow AFC made it three wins in a row with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scunthorpe United at Holker Street. The result extends their unbeaten run to six matches and marks a third consecutive clean sheet, lifting the Bluebirds to 9th in the National League table with 18 points from 12 games.
Second-half goals from Rekeem Harper, Alex Reid and Arian Allen secured the points. Harper's strike was his third in as many games, underlining his importance to the side's recent surge. Goalkeeper Ben Winterbottom was also key, making several key saves to preserve the shutout.
Murray's message to squad
Manager Adam Murray praised the performance but immediately shifted focus to maintaining the standard. "It's great to win a couple of games, but it means nothing," Murray said. He urged his players to keep pushing and not to relax, emphasising the need for rest and recovery ahead of the next challenge.
Murray, tasked with guiding the club back to the Football League, described his squad as a "really young group with a high ceiling." He highlighted Winterbottom's recent form as "top drawer," a significant turnaround for the keeper after a difficult previous season. The team's defensive solidity is reflected in a low expected goals against metric, meaning Winterbottom is often called upon only for key interventions.
This sequence of three straight league victories is Barrow's first since November 2023. The win over Scunthorpe followed a 2-1 triumph against Wealdstone, with Harper also on the scoresheet in that match. Murray's men have shown a clinical edge during this run, scoring their last three goals in a combined total of just 11 goal minutes. The manager will demand similar efficiency in their next fixture, which sees them travel to face 18th placed Tamworth on October 10.
You can review the team's recent results and upcoming schedule on our fixtures page. With momentum building, the squad will be looking to extend their winning run and continue climbing the standings as their promotion push gathers pace.
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On October 6, manager Adam Murray praised Rekeem Harper's 'unbelievable ability' after the midfielder scored for a third consecutive game. Harper netted the opener in Barrow's 3-0 win over Scunthorpe on September 29. Murray told the club's media that Harper's character and desire have been 'top drawer' and that the goals highlight his good performance levels. The team's recent form shows four wins from their last five matches.
