Match report

Barrow and Accrington ST Stalemate in League Two

Barrow
Barrow
0–0
FT
Accrington ST
Accrington ST
Mar 14, 2026

Barrow and Accrington ST could not find the back of the net in a hard-fought League Two draw. The match saw multiple yellow cards and tactical substitutions, but neither side managed to break through the defensive lines. Accrington ST had three yellow cards, with Barrow receiving two. Both teams continued their solid defensive form, showcasing a gritty display that frustrated attacking players on both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Barrow 0-0 Accrington ST
  • • Barrow's L. Shipley and C. McCann received yellow cards
  • • Accrington ST's L. Butterfield, J. Woods, and D. Martin were shown yellow cards
  • • Substitutions: Accrington ST's D. Abimbola for S. Conneely, D. Martin for L. Butterfield; Barrow's D. Rose for E. Newby, T. Walker for I. Fletcher

Lineups

Barrow

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Stanway (G)
  • 7 B. Jackson (D)
  • 2 A. MacDonald (D)
  • 6 N. Canavan (D)
  • 3 L. Shipley (D)
  • 45 R. Harper (M)
  • 14 C. McCann (M)
  • 21 J. Earing (M)
  • 10 T. Walker (M)
  • 25 J. Gordon (M)
  • 33 D. Rose (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Winterbottom
  • 20 I. Fletcher
  • 16 S. Foley
  • 11 E. Newby
  • 26 J. Thompson
  • 28 B. Powell

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 O. Wright
  • 17 D. Matthews
  • 5 F. Rawson (D)
  • 3 F. Sass
  • 39 J. Woods (M)
  • 24 L. Butterfield (M)
  • 4 C. Grant (M)
  • 20 C. Brown (M)
  • 8 P. Madden (F)
  • 7 S. Whalley (F)
  • 27 D. Abimbola

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Kelly
  • 19 A. Popoola
  • 26 C. Hall
  • 28 S. Conneely
  • 22 D. Martin
  • 25 J. Smith
  • 31 F. Tunstall

Timeline

  1. Barrow
    30' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    L. Shipley

    Foul

  2. Barrow
    31' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    C. McCann

    Foul

  3. Accrington ST
    40' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    L. Butterfield

    Foul

  4. Accrington ST
    57' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Abimbola · On: S. Conneely
  5. Barrow
    66' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Rose · On: E. Newby
  6. Accrington ST
    72' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    J. Woods

    Foul

  7. Accrington ST
    78' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Butterfield · On: D. Martin
  8. Barrow
    86' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Walker · On: I. Fletcher
  9. Accrington ST
    90'+3 Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    D. Martin

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Barrow Accrington ST
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy 65% 57%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 358 301
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 2 1
xG 0.41 0.48
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 232 173
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barrow's early double yellow card to L. Shipley and C. McCann at the 30th and 31st minute put them on the back foot
  • ▸ Accrington ST's substitution of D. Abimbola in the 57th minute was aimed to change the game's momentum, but it remained a defensive battle
  • ▸ T. Walker's entry for Barrow in the 86th minute was an attempt to spark a breakthrough, but the deadlock held