Barrow prepare for their FA Cup fourth round qualifying tie against Gloucester City this Saturday while riding a five-game winning streak in the National League. The match at Holker Street kicks off at 3pm, with the winners moving a step closer to the competition's first round proper. Barrow sit 8th in the National League on 21 points after 13 games, having recorded six wins and three draws.
Recent form and team news
Barrow's momentum is built on a 2-1 away victory at Tamworth last weekend, a result that extended their perfect run. Harper opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Edwards doubled the lead, with the hosts grabbing a late consolation.
The club's current form has lifted them to eighth in the standings with 21 points from 13 games. They have scored 22 goals this season, the fourth-highest total in the division, and are now just three points off the play-off places. This run of five consecutive wins began with a 1-0 victory over Aldershot Town in mid-September. The team's recent form of five wins and no draws from their last five league games includes a 2-1 victory over Wealdstone and a 3-0 win against Scunthorpe. They have conceded 16 goals across the campaign for a positive goal difference of six.
Background on Barrow's run
That win over Aldershot sparked a dominant spell. It was followed by a 4-2 triumph at Southend, a 3-0 home win against Scunthorpe, and a dramatic 2-1 victory over Wealdstone secured by Kian Ward's 95th-minute winner. The sequence has provided a major boost ahead of the cup fixture. Despite the strong run, the team remains 14 points behind league leaders Boreham Wood in the title race.
Gloucester City, who play in the National League North, will provide a different challenge. They reached this stage after a 2-0 victory over Needham Market in the previous round.
After the Gloucester City match, Barrow's attention returns to the league with a home game against Forest Green Rovers on Saturday 24 October. Forest Green currently sit 16th in the table, offering another opportunity for Barrow to climb the standings. The team's next fixture is a key part of a busy period. The winners of Saturday's tie will earn £9,375 in prize money and a place in Monday's first round proper draw, which will feature clubs from League One and League Two.
