Barrow aim to extend their five-match unbeaten run when they host Forest Green Rovers at Holker Street this Saturday. The National League fixture offers a chance for the Bluebirds to build on their strong recent form and push up the table.
Barrow sit eighth in the National League with 21 points from 13 games. Their recent sequence of results, which reads four wins and a draw, has lifted them to within sight of the play-off positions. They are 14 points behind leaders Boreham Wood but have momentum on their side.
Barrow's recent form
Their last outing was a 2-0 FA Cup victory away at Gloucester City on Tuesday. That followed a goalless home draw with the same opponent and a 2-1 league win at Tamworth. Earlier this month, Barrow secured home wins against Wealdstone and Scunthorpe United. The team's defensive solidity has been key, conceding just three goals during this five-game unbeaten streak.
Forest Green's recent results
Visitors Forest Green arrive in 16th place and have found results harder to come by. They have lost two of their last five league games, drawing the other three. Their most recent league match was a 4-2 home defeat to Hartlepool United. They did, however, record a 5-0 FA Cup win over Chesham United in midweek. Forest Green will be without defender Harvey Bunker, who serves a one-match suspension.
Saturday's match kicks off at 3pm at Holker Street. Barrow's last starting lineup featured Winterbottom in goal, with a defence including Kgosi Ntlhe and Pierce Bird. Midfield dynamo Robbie Gotts, who has scored three goals in the last five matches, will be a key creative outlet. The next fixture after this is another key league encounter, with the full schedule available on our fixtures list. The club will be looking to capitalise on their home advantage and positive momentum to secure another three points. A win could see Barrow rise as high as sixth, depending on other results.
