Match report

Barrow 2–2 Grimsby: Draw in League Two Clash

Barrow
Barrow
2–2
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Nov 8, 2025

Barrow secured a hard-fought 2–2 draw against Grimsby at Holker Street. The visitors took an early lead with goals from D. Rose and K. Green, but Barrow rallied with strikes by R. Harper and C. McCann to secure the share of points in this League Two encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby took a quick lead through goals from D. Rose (7') and K. Green (13'), with assists by Harvey Rodgers for Green's goal.
  • • Barrow responded strongly, scoring twice in the second half: R. Harper at 44' assisted by B. Whitfield, and C. McCann at 74'.
  • • K. Hemmings and Josh Gordon both received yellow cards for Barrow, while K. Green of Grimsby was also cautioned.
  • • Several substitutions were made in the latter stages: Ben Jackson and I. Fletcher came on for Barrow; J. Svanthorsson, C. Vernam, E. Khouri, and D. Rose for Grimsby.

Lineups

Barrow

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Stanway (G)
  • 7 B. Jackson (D)
  • 5 C. Raglan (D)
  • 3 L. Shipley (D)
  • 34 B. Whitfield (M)
  • 45 R. Harper (M)
  • 14 C. McCann (M)
  • 11 E. Newby (M)
  • 23 C. Mahoney (F)
  • 20 I. Fletcher
  • 25 J. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Winterbottom
  • 6 N. Canavan
  • 8 S. Smith
  • 27 D. Worrall
  • 19 M. Adu Poku
  • 15 K. Hemmings

Grimsby

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Pym (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 21 T. Warren (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 15 G. D. Turi (M)
  • 11 J. Svanthorsson (M)
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 8 E. Khouri (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 9 J. Kabia
  • 32 D. Rose (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 C. Casper
  • 16 R. Staunton
  • 12 N. Eccleston
  • 7 J. Walker
  • 29 C. Oduor
  • 19 Z. Gilsenan
  • 14 J. Amaluzor

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    7' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Rose
  2. Grimsby
    13' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Green · Assist: Harvey Rodgers
  3. Barrow
    44' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Harper · Assist: B. Whitfield
  4. Barrow
    46' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ben Jackson · On: Niall Canavan
  5. Barrow
    46' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Fletcher · On: K. Hemmings
  6. Barrow
    62' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    K. Hemmings

    Foul

  7. Barrow
    67' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Mahoney · On: M. Adu Poku
  8. Grimsby
    67' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Svanthorsson · On: N. Eccleston
  9. Barrow
    68' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Gordon

    Foul

  10. Barrow
    74' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    C. McCann
  11. Grimsby
    80' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    K. Green

    Foul

  12. Grimsby
    83' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Vernam · On: R. Staunton
  13. Grimsby
    83' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Khouri · On: J. Walker
  14. Grimsby
    83' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Rose · On: J. Amaluzor
  15. Barrow
    90'+4 Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    E. Newby

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Barrow Grimsby
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 63% 68%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 17
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 277 347
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 0.70 1.96
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 174 236
Shots Inside Box 6 15
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grimsby's early goals by Rose and Green set the tone for a dominant start to the match.
  • ▸ Barrow's goal from Harper on 44' marked a significant shift in momentum, providing them with hope of a comeback.
  • ▸ McCann's late equalizer at 74' secured Barrow an important point after falling behind by two goals.