Barrow secured a third straight league win with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Scunthorpe United on Tuesday night. Goals from Rekeem Harper, Alex Reid and Arian Allen sealed the points and lifted the Bluebirds to 12th in the National League table on 15 points.
Harper broke the deadlock in the 68th minute, finishing a move started by Marcel Oakley for his third goal in as many matches. Just three minutes later, Alex Reid doubled the advantage, capitalising on a rebound from a Seb Thompson effort. Substitute Arian Allen then completed the scoring late on, netting his first goal for the club with an 87th-minute finish assisted by Dan Mooney.
Goalkeeper Ben Winterbottom was key to preserving the clean sheet, making a key save around the hour mark to deny Scunthorpe. It was Barrow's third consecutive shutout at home, a foundation for their current winning run. The team's recent form, shows three wins and a draw from their last five outings.
Manager Pete Wild made several changes to manage the game, introducing Allen and Innes Cameron in the 76th minute. The result sets up another home fixture this weekend. Barrow now prepare to host 17th-placed Wealdstone on Saturday, aiming to extend their winning streak.
Barrow host Wealdstone on Saturday aiming to extend their three-game winning run. The club's own data shows they are 12th in the National League with 15 points from 11 games. Manager Pete Wild will assess his squad after the 3-0 win over Scunthorpe, a result that leaves them 14 points behind leaders Boreham Wood.
Barrow manager Adam Murray has urged his side to maintain their momentum after the 3-0 win over Scunthorpe. He said, "It's great to win a couple of games, but it means nothing." Murray praised goalkeeper Ben Winterbottom's recent form, calling his performances "top drawer." The club, currently 12th with 15 points, next host Wealdstone.
