Barrow AFC chairman Paul Hornby hopes that relegation from the Football League will give the club a chance to heal. The club finished 24th in England League Two with 36 points from 46 games, 51 points behind leaders Bromley.

What happened?

The relegation may benefit the club financially in the short term, with relegation clauses and parachute payments.

Why it matters for Barrow

Hornby said the club was spending crazy amounts of money chasing success, but now needs to reset financially and reconnect with fans.

What comes next?

The chairman admits that the financial benefits won't last if the club stays in the National League long-term, with central distribution funds decreasing significantly. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 24th in England League Two | | Goals this season | 45 scored, 78 conceded | | Recent form | LLLWL | As of 27 Jun 2026, Barrow's recent form has been 0W-0D-5L, with their last result being a 1-2 loss to Newport County on 2026-05-02.