Match report
Barrow Draws 3-3 with Bromley in League Two Clash
Barrow
3–3
FT
Bromley
Apr 26, 2025
Barrow and Bromley played out an enthralling 3-3 draw in their League Two match on April 26. Goals from B. Whitfield, Isaac Fletcher, E. Newby for Barrow and M. Cheek, N. Kabamba, O. Sowunmi for Bromley kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game. Despite early struggles with player dismissals and substitutions, both teams showcased resilience.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Barrow 3–3 Bromley
- • Barrow's goals by B. Whitfield (pen), Isaac Fletcher, E. Newby
- • Bromley's goals by M. Cheek, N. Kabamba, O. Sowunmi
- • Yellow cards for D. Imray and Ashley Charles (both Bromley)
- • Multiple substitutions from both sides impacted the match dynamics
Lineups
Barrow
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 21 W. Stanway (G)
- 14 M. Williams (D)
- 6 N. Canavan (D)
- 5 K. Cameron (D)
- 34 B. Whitfield (M)
- 16 S. Foley (M)
- 15 R. Gotts (M)
- 30 B. Jackson (M)
- 23 C. Mahoney (F)
- 26 I. Fletcher (F)
- 33 A. Pressley (F)
Substitutes
- 11 E. Newby
- 20 E. Acquah
- 9 T. Smith
- 17 K. Kouyate
- 42 T. Vassell
- 1 P. Farman
Bromley
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Smith (G)
- 5 O. Sowunmi (D)
- 17 B. Webster (D)
- 3 D. Elerewe (D)
- 25 D. Imray (M)
- 20 J. Arthurs (M)
- 4 A. Charles (M)
- 30 I. Odutayo (M)
- 32 B. Thompson (F)
- 18 C. Whitely (F)
- 9 M. Cheek (F)
Substitutes
- 22 C. Congreve
- 26 N. Kabamba
- 19 M. Ifill
- 37 N. Paul-Lavely
- 31 B. Ilunga
- 12 S. Long
- 34 A. Mayor
Timeline
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19' Bromley Card · Yellow CardD. ImrayArgument
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41' Bromley Card · Yellow CardAshley CharlesFoul
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42' Barrow Goal · PenaltyB. Whitfield -
46' Barrow Card · Yellow CardAaron PressleyFoul
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46' Bromley subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Arthurs · On: C. Congreve -
46' Bromley subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Odutayo · On: N. Kabamba -
50' Bromley Goal · Normal GoalM. Cheek · Assist: C. Congreve -
53' Barrow Goal · Normal GoalIsaac Fletcher · Assist: Ben Jackson -
65' Bromley subst · Substitution 3Off: Ashley Charles · On: M. Ifill -
65' Bromley subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Imray · On: N. Paul-Lavely -
71' Barrow Card · Yellow CardM. WilliamsFoul
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73' Barrow subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Whitfield · On: E. Newby -
73' Barrow subst · Substitution 2Off: Aaron Pressley · On: E. Acquah -
75' Bromley Goal · Normal GoalN. Kabamba · Assist: N. Paul-Lavely -
79' Barrow subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Mahoney · On: Tyler Smith -
79' Barrow subst · Substitution 4Off: Isaac Fletcher · On: K. Kouyate -
85' Barrow Goal · Normal GoalE. Newby -
89' Barrow subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Williams · On: Theo Vassell -
90'+1 Bromley Goal · Normal GoalO. Sowunmi · Assist: C. Whitely -
90'+2 Bromley Card · Yellow CardDeji ElereweTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Barrow | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 72% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 13 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 405 | 305 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 324 | 220 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Barrow took an early lead with a penalty by B. Whitfield but Bromley equalized quickly through M. Cheek's goal, setting the tone for an open game.
- ▸ The momentum swung back to Barrow when Isaac Fletcher scored off Ben Jackson’s assist, only for N. Kabamba to level the score again. The final goal from O. Sowunmi in stoppage time secured a dramatic draw.