Match report
Salford City Defeats Barrow 2-1 in League Two Thriller
Barrow
1–2
FT
Salford City
Jan 1, 2026
Salford City stunned Barrow with a dominant performance, securing a crucial victory at the CNG Stadium. Despite an early goal from Isaac Fletcher for Barrow, Salford's Danny Udoh and Kevin N'Mai proved too strong, ensuring their team took all three points in League Two action.
Key Facts
- • Salford City triumphed with a 2-1 victory over Barrow.
- • Danny Udoh scored the opening goal for Salford at the 11th minute, assisted by Kevin N'Mai.
- • Isaac Fletcher equalized for Barrow from an assist by Ben Whitfield in the 20th minute.
- • Kevin N'Mai secured the win with his second-half goal, assisted by Danny Udoh.
- • Barrow's Michael Williams and Craig Raglan received yellow cards.
Lineups
Barrow
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 W. Stanway (G)
- 4 M. Williams (D)
- 5 C. Raglan (D)
- 3 L. Shipley (D)
- 45 R. Harper (M)
- 34 B. Whitfield (M)
- 8 S. Smith (M)
- 14 C. McCann (M)
- 7 B. Jackson (M)
- 20 I. Fletcher
- 25 J. Gordon (F)
Substitutes
- 11 E. Newby
- 18 I. Cameron
- 19 M. Adu Poku
- 21 J. Earing
- 23 C. Mahoney
- 27 D. Worrall
Salford City
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Young (G)
- 6 O. Turton (D)
- 22 A. Oluwo (D)
- 29 L. Garbutt (D)
- 8 J. Grant (M)
- 45 R. Longelo-Mbule (M)
- 21 K. Cesay (M)
- 17 J. Austerfield (M)
- 10 K. N'Mai (M)
- 23 D. Udoh (F)
- 9 C. Stockton (F)
Substitutes
- 33 M. Howard
- 3 K. Berkoe
- 15 B. Cooper
- 16 F. Borini
- 18 M. Butcher
- 27 N. Siri
- 30 K. Malcolm
Timeline
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11' Salford City Goal · Normal GoalD. Udoh · Assist: K. N'Mai -
15' Salford City Card · Yellow CardA. OluwoTime wasting
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20' Barrow Goal · Normal GoalI. Fletcher · Assist: B. Whitfield -
57' Barrow Card · Yellow CardM. WilliamsFoul
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58' Salford City subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Stockton · On: F. Borini -
59' Salford City subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Oluwo · On: Brandon Cooper -
69' Salford City subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Longelo-Mbule · On: K. Berkoe -
70' Salford City subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Austerfield · On: M. Butcher -
78' Barrow subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Harper · On: E. Newby -
80' Barrow Card · Yellow CardC. RaglanFoul
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81' Barrow subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Fletcher · On: I. Cameron -
81' Barrow subst · Substitution 3Off: Scott Smith · On: C. Mahoney -
83' Salford City Goal · Normal GoalK. N'Mai · Assist: D. Udoh
Match Stats
| Stat | Barrow | Salford City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 66% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 399 | 293 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 0.92 | 1.32 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 281 | 194 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Salford City took an early lead when Danny Udoh scored after a brilliant assist from Kevin N'Mai, giving them the momentum at the 11th minute.
- ▸ Kevin N'Mai's goal in the 83rd minute was crucial as it sealed Salford's victory and neutralized Barrow’s comeback attempt.