Match report

Barrow Defeats Bromley 2-1 in League Two Clash

Barrow
Barrow
2–1
FT
Bromley
Bromley
Mar 28, 2026

Barrow held off Bromley's early surge to secure a 2-1 victory in the League Two match. The contest was marked by a flurry of goals and cards, with Josh Gordon and D. Rose scoring for the hosts, while Bromley's Ashley Charles got on the scoresheet. Barrow's defense showed resilience, turning the game around with two quick goals in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Barrow 2–1 Bromley
  • • Goals: Ashley Charles (35'), Josh Gordon (56'), D. Rose (67')
  • • Yellow Cards: W. Hondermarck (19'), R. Harper (34'), D. Rose (45'), C. Whitely (61'), J. Arthurs (77'), Niall Canavan (90+6')
  • • Substitutions: Barrow - Isaac Fletcher (82'), Scott Smith (87'), J. Malcolm (88'); Bromley - M. Dinanga (62'), J. Arthurs (63'), M. Ifill (73'), B. Ilunga (87')

Lineups

Barrow

Starting XI

  • 1 Wyll Stanway (G)
  • 7 Ben Jackson (D)
  • 2 Angus MacDonald (D)
  • 6 Niall Canavan (D)
  • 3 Lewis Shipley (D)
  • 4 Jordan Williams (M)
  • 45 Rekeem Harper (M)
  • 23 Connor Mahoney (M)
  • 33 Danny Rose (M)
  • 21 Jack Earing (M)
  • 25 Josh Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Isaac Fletcher
  • 8 Scott Smith
  • 19 Jovan Malcolm
  • 32 Killian Barrett
  • 22 Joseph Anderson
  • 14 Charlie McCann

Bromley

Starting XI

  • 1 Grant Smith (G)
  • 26 Marcus Ifill (D)
  • 5 Omar Sowunmi (D)
  • 3 Zech Medley (D)
  • 30 Idris Odutayo (D)
  • 18 Corey Whitely (M)
  • 4 Ashley Charles (M)
  • 16 William Hondermarck (M)
  • 11 Mitchell Pinnock (M)
  • 14 Nicke Kabamba (F)
  • 10 Marcus Dinanga (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 George Evans
  • 20 Jude Arthurs
  • 25 Oyindamola Ajayi
  • 31 Brooklyn Ilunga
  • 12 Sam Long
  • 2 Carl Jenkinson
  • 7 Ben Krauhaus

Timeline

  1. Bromley
    19' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    W. Hondermarck

    Foul

  2. Barrow
    34' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    R. Harper

    Foul

  3. Bromley
    35' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    Ashley Charles
  4. Barrow
    45' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rose

    Time wasting

  5. Barrow
    56' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    Josh Gordon
  6. Bromley
    61' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    C. Whitely

    Foul

  7. Bromley
    62' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Dinanga · On: George Evans
  8. Bromley
    63' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Hondermarck · On: J. Arthurs
  9. Barrow
    67' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Rose · Assist: Niall Canavan
  10. Bromley
    73' Bromley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ifill · On: Oyindamola Ajayi
  11. Bromley
    77' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    J. Arthurs

    Argument

  12. Barrow
    82' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Rose · On: Isaac Fletcher
  13. Barrow
    87' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Mahoney · On: Scott Smith
  14. Bromley
    87' Bromley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Odutayo · On: B. Ilunga
  15. Barrow
    88' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Earing · On: J. Malcolm
  16. Barrow
    90'+6 Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    Niall Canavan

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Barrow Bromley
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 59% 62%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 240 292
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 141 182
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bromley took the lead with Ashley Charles' goal in the 35th minute, but Barrow mounted a strong response.
  • ▸ Josh Gordon equalized for Barrow in the 56th minute, setting the stage for a crucial shift in momentum.
  • ▸ D. Rose's goal in the 67th minute sealed the victory for Barrow, giving them the advantage they needed to hold off Bromley's efforts.