Match report

Barrow Defeats Nottingham Forest U21 2-0 in EFL Trophy

Barrow
Barrow
2–0
FT
Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
Oct 28, 2025

Barrow displayed a dominant performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest U21 in their EFL Trophy match. The win was punctuated by goals from D. Worrall and I. Cameron, ensuring Barrow maintained their strong position in the competition. Nottingham Forest U21 struggled to find their rhythm and were further hampered by a yellow card to A. Berry.

Key Facts

  • • Barrow 2–0 Nottingham Forest U21
  • • Goal 1: D. Worrall (61')
  • • Goal 2: I. Cameron (90')
  • • Yellow Card: A. Berry (72')
  • • Key Substitutions: Barrow's T. Barkhuizen (41'), K. Hemmings (62'), C. McCann (62'), M. Adu Poku (79')

Lineups

Barrow

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 B. Winterbottom (G)
  • 27 D. Worrall (D)
  • 4 M. Williams (D)
  • 3 L. Shipley (D)
  • 19 M. Adu Poku (M)
  • 14 C. McCann (M)
  • 22 R. Booty
  • 29 T. Barkhuizen (M)
  • 18 I. Cameron (F)
  • 8 S. Smith (F)
  • 15 K. Hemmings (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 W. Stanway
  • 23 C. Mahoney
  • 34 B. Whitfield
  • 20 I. Fletcher
  • 11 E. Newby

Nottingham Forest U21

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 47 L. Campbell (G)
  • 64 B. Hammond (D)
  • 44 Z. Abbott (D)
  • 65 J. Hanks (D)
  • 61 J. Sinclair (M)
  • 51 A. Whitehall (M)
  • 93 C. Nwosu (M)
  • 50 A. Berry (M)
  • 73 F. Smith
  • 96 K. Thompson (F)
  • 77 Z. Blake (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 K. Willows
  • 7 L. Sillah
  • 15 C. Yaya
  • 16 B. McClure
  • 18 D. Anijsko
  • 4 D. Modupe
  • 9 C. Daly

Timeline

  1. Barrow
    41' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Barkhuizen · On: B. Whitfield
  2. Nottingham Forest U21
    61' Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Blake · On: L. Sillah
  3. Barrow
    61' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Worrall
  4. Barrow
    62' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Hemmings · On: C. Mahoney
  5. Barrow
    62' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. McCann · On: I. Fletcher
  6. Nottingham Forest U21
    72' Nottingham Forest U21 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Berry

    Foul

  7. Barrow
    79' Barrow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Adu Poku · On: E. Newby
  8. Barrow
    90' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Cameron · Assist: I. Fletcher

Match Stats

Stat Barrow Nottingham Forest U21
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 3
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 419 538
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 10 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 331 446
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Worrall's goal in the 61st minute provided a crucial momentum shift for Barrow, breaking Nottingham Forest U21's resistance.
  • ▸ The introduction of I. Fletcher and C. McCann in the second half strengthened Barrow's attack, leading to the decisive second goal by I. Cameron in the 90th minute.