Match report

Stevenage Defeats Barrow 1-0 in League Two Clash

Barrow
Barrow
0–1
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
May 8, 2023

Stevenage edged past Barrow with a single goal from Jake Reeves in the 25th minute at Holker Street. Despite numerous substitutions and chances on both sides, Stevenage's defensive solidity held firm to secure three vital points in the League Two standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Barrow 0-1 Stevenage
  • • Goal by Jake Reeves (25') for Stevenage
  • • J. Forster-Caskey received a yellow card for an argument in the first half
  • • Substitutions made by both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Barrow

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Farman (G)
  • 21 T. Warren (D)
  • 5 S. McClelland (D)
  • 25 G. Ray (D)
  • 6 N. Canavan (D)
  • 34 B. Whitfield (D)
  • 13 T. White (M)
  • 15 R. Gotts (M)
  • 7 E. Newby (M)
  • 20 G. Garner (F)
  • 11 J. Kay (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 J. Taylor
  • 28 J. Young
  • 19 P. Żuk
  • 17 B. Smales-Braithwaite
  • 22 S. Moloney

Stevenage

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 A. Przybek (G)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 22 J. Tomkinson (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 3 M. Clark (D)
  • 4 J. Reeves (M)
  • 10 D. Campbell (M)
  • 16 D. Horgan (M)
  • 8 J. Taylor (M)
  • 23 J. Forster-Caskey (M)
  • 32 D. Rose (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Gilbey
  • 19 J. Reid
  • 39 M. Evans
  • 14 K. Smith
  • 11 J. Roberts
  • 40 T. Alexandrou
  • 41 R. Mitchell

Timeline

  1. Stevenage
    25' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    Jake Reeves
  2. Stevenage
    45'+1 Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    J. Forster-Caskey

    Argument

  3. Stevenage
    48' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Campbell · On: A. Gilbey
  4. Stevenage
    58' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Taylor · On: J. Reid
  5. Stevenage
    78' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Rose · On: M. Evans
  6. Stevenage
    79' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luther James-Wildin · On: Kane Smith
  7. Stevenage
    79' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Horgan · On: Jordan Roberts
  8. Barrow
    81' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. McClelland · On: Jason Taylor
  9. Barrow
    81' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Newby · On: J. Young
  10. Barrow
    82' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kay · On: P. Żuk
  11. Barrow
    82' Barrow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Garner · On: B. Smales-Braithwaite

Match Stats

Stat Barrow Stevenage
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 66% 66%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 361 385
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 239 254
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jake Reeves' goal at 25 minutes marked a turning point, giving Stevenage a lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Stevenage's defensive resilience and strategic substitutions helped maintain control over Barrow's late-game pressure