Barrow claim vital League Two victory over Blackpool
Barrow ended their five-game losing streak with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Blackpool at Holker Street on Friday, 25 July 2026. The result gives Barrow a morale boost as they prepare for the new League Two campaign, currently sitting 24th in the table with 36 points from 46 games last season.
What happened on the night
The game started at a frantic pace, with Barrow dominating early possession and forcing Blackpool goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen into action inside the opening ten minutes. The deadlock finally broke in the 31st minute when Josh Kayode pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired home from close range. The goal sent Holker Street into raptures and set the tone for the second half.
Blackpool pushed hard for an equaliser after the break, but Barrow’s defence stood firm, marshalled by Anthony Wordsworth at the back. The visitors’ best chance fell to Jerry Yates, whose header clipped the crossbar in the 68th minute. Barrow sealed the win in stoppage time when substitute Sam Foley latched onto a through ball and slotted past Jaaskelainen to make it 2-0.
Why it matters for Barrow
This victory is more than just three points for Barrow. It halts a worrying slide that saw them lose their last five matches, including a 1-2 reverse at Newport County on 2 May 2026. The win also gives interim boss David Dunn a clear message to the board as he eyes a permanent role at the club. With just 51 points separating Barrow from Bromley at the top, every point counts in League Two’s tight mid-table scrap.
Barrow’s attack struggled last season, scoring just 45 goals while conceding 78, leaving them with a goal difference of minus 33. The clean sheet against Blackpool offers a rare bright spot as they look to tighten up at the back under Dunn’s guidance.
What comes next for Barrow
Dunn will now turn his attention to squad reinforcements before the new season kicks off. The club’s recent form-zero wins, zero draws, five losses in their last five-shows they need to rediscover their winning touch quickly. Their opening fixture awaits, with the new campaign just around the corner and Barrow still 24th in League Two, 36 points adrift, recent form LLLWL.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 24th in League Two, 36 pts, 9W-9D-28L from 46 games, recent form LLLWL. Goals this season: 45 scored, 78 conceded (-33 goal difference). Title race: 51 points behind leaders Bromley. Last result: Barrow 1-2 Newport County (2026-05-02). Recent form (last 5): 0W-0D-5L (LLLLL, most recent first); lost the last 5.
