Barrow AFC are set to host Sutton United at Holker Street in the Enterprise National League this Saturday. The match sees the return of referee Martin Woods to the ground for a Sutton game for the first time since a League Two fixture in August 2023.
Defenders Will Nightingale and Kwaku Donkor are expected to be available for selection after recent absences. Nightingale missed Sutton's Bank Holiday Monday defeat to Wealdstone, while Donkor has been out since the opening day win over Woking. Manager Chris Agutter confirmed the pair would be assessed in training but should be back in contention.
Sutton United's squad receives a further boost with the return of defender Toby Byron to the bench. Byron, who last featured on the final day of the 2025/26 season, has been recovering from a long-term injury and missed the entirety of pre-season. He completed two full training sessions ahead of the Barrow trip. Belgian midfielder Omar Mussa has also recovered from a knock, leaving Jordan Moore-Taylor as the only player in the treatment room.
However, Sutton will be without Noah Nzuzi, who serves the second game of a three-match ban. Nzuzi was shown a straight red card against Gateshead last Friday for an off-the-ball incident. He will miss the games against Barrow and Scunthorpe United, with a return scheduled ahead of the Eastleigh match.
The fixture will be broadcast live on National League TV via DAZN. Supporters can purchase a match pass, with various subscription options available for the 2026/27 season including a Season Pass for £129.99. Audio commentary will be available via Mixlr, and the club's social media channels will provide full text coverage. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Barrow's ticketing website, with no cash turnstiles available on the day. Matchday prices see an increase, with adult tickets costing £24.
This home game comes at a challenging time for Barrow, who currently sit 23rd in the National League table. They have taken just two points from their opening five games, with a record of zero wins, two draws, and three losses. Their recent form reads DLDLL. The team has scored five goals but conceded nine, giving them a -4 goal difference. They trail league leaders Boreham Wood by a significant 11 points.
Looking beyond this weekend, Barrow's next fixture is an away trip to face Worthing on September 12th. Worthing are currently 16th in the table. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming schedule on our standings and fixtures pages. The club will be aiming to use the home advantage against Sutton to kickstart their season and climb from the bottom of the league.
