Barrow progressed in the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory away to Gloucester City in the Fourth Round Qualifying on Tuesday. The win extends the club's impressive unbeaten run across all competitions, a run that now stands at five matches without defeat. This latest result, a 2-0 win over Gloucester City on Tuesday 20 October, mirrors their recent league meeting which also ended Gloucester City 0-2 Barrow.
Goals in the 64th and 90th minutes sealed the result at Holker Street, sending Barrow into the next stage of the competition. The performance continued a strong sequence of results for the side, who are now unbeaten in their last five matches. Their recent form in the National League reads four wins and a draw from their last five outings, including victories over Tamworth, Wealdstone, Scunthorpe and Southend.
Current form and league standing
This cup success is built on solid league form. Barrow currently sit eighth in the National League table with 21 points from 13 games, a record of six wins, three draws and four losses. They have scored 22 goals this season while conceding 16, giving them a goal difference of plus six. The team now finds itself 14 points behind the league leaders, Boreham Wood.
Upcoming fixture against Forest Green
Attention now turns back to the league, where Barrow host Forest Green Rovers this Saturday. Forest Green arrive at Holker Street positioned 16th in the table, providing an opportunity for Barrow to consolidate their top-half status. The fixture is scheduled for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday 24 October.
With the team 14 points behind leaders Boreham Wood, every match is important for building a platform. The next challenge is a home game against a team in the lower half of the division.
