A statistical report from Google has detailed the successful long ball percentages for every Barrow player during the club's 2025/26 League Two season. The data provides a clear picture of which squad members were most effective with their long-range distribution from the previous campaign.
This analysis arrives as Barrow currently sits 20th in the National League table, having taken just one point from their opening three matches. The team has scored three goals but conceded six, leaving them with a -3 goal difference and nine points adrift of early leaders Boreham Wood. Their next challenge is an away trip to face 15th-placed Kidderminster Harriers on August 31st, a fixture you can find on our fixtures page.
Who was Barrow's most accurate long passer?
Connor Mahoney emerged as Barrow's most precise long passer for the 2025/26 season according to the Google report. The winger recorded a successful long ball percentage of 46.4%, the highest figure in the squad. This placed him ahead of midfielder Charlie McCann, who achieved a 44.7% success rate. Forward Josh Gordon also demonstrated reliable distribution, completing 43.2% of his long passes.
Several other players posted figures in the mid-to-high thirties, indicating a squad-wide competency in this area. Ben Whitfield managed 35.8%, while defenders Niall Canavan and Ben Jackson registered 35.3% and 35.4% respectively. Charlie Raglan's percentage was 36.5%, and Scott Smith finished at 39.5%. Jack Earing's rate was a solid 42.9%.
Which players found long passes more challenging?
The data also highlights players for whom long-range distribution was less effective. Danny Rose's successful long ball percentage was the lowest in the squad at 9.4%. Isaac Fletcher recorded 21.6%, and both Lewis Shipley and Elliot Newby finished just above 25%, with Shipley at 25.4% and Newby at 25.0%.
Midfielders Rekeem Harper and Michael Jordan Williams posted percentages of 30.5% and 31.8% respectively. Tom Barkhuizen's figure was 30.4%. These statistics offer a retrospective look at a specific tactical element from a past season, now viewed through the lens of the club's current position. Fans can examine the profiles of all these players on our squad page.
How does this data fit with Barrow's current season?
While the long ball statistics are from the previous League Two season, they form part of the tactical foundation for the current campaign. Barrow's present struggle for form, evidenced by their 20th-place standing and recent DLL form sequence, suggests areas across the pitch require improvement. Effective ball distribution from defense and midfield remains a key component for any team looking to climb the table.
The detailed breakdown from Google provides a benchmark for a specific skill set. As the team prepares for its upcoming match against Kidderminster Harriers, building possession and choosing the right passing options will be important. Supporters tracking the team's progress can always check the latest standings for updates on the National League race. The focus now shifts to translating past data points into present-day results on the pitch.
