Match report

Bromley Defeats Barrow 2-1 in League Two Clash

Bromley
Bromley
2–1
FT
Barrow
Barrow
Nov 15, 2025

Bromley held off a determined Barrow side to secure a vital 2-1 win in the League Two clash at Hayes Lane. Michael Ifill opened the scoring for Bromley with an early goal, assisted by Ashley Charles, before Barrow's Benjamin Whitfield equalized after half-time. However, Nkondo Kabamba restored Bromley's lead late on, ensuring the home side took all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Michael Ifill scored first for Bromley at 32 minutes.
  • • Barrow equalized through Benjamin Whitfield in the 50th minute.
  • • Nkondo Kabamba secured victory for Bromley with a goal in the 88th minute.
  • • Chris Whitely of Bromley received a yellow card at 45 minutes.

Lineups

Bromley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Smith (G)
  • 26 M. Ifill (D)
  • 3 D. Elerewe (D)
  • 5 O. Sowunmi (D)
  • 30 I. Odutayo (D)
  • 4 A. Charles (M)
  • 18 C. Whitely (M)
  • 20 J. Arthurs (M)
  • 16 W. Hondermarck (M)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 9 M. Cheek (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Long
  • 6 K. Cameron
  • 7 B. Krauhaus
  • 14 N. Kabamba
  • 19 J. Umolu
  • 31 B. Ilunga
  • 34 A. Stepien-Iwumene

Barrow

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Stanway (G)
  • 5 C. Raglan (D)
  • 6 N. Canavan (D)
  • 3 L. Shipley (D)
  • 7 B. Jackson (M)
  • 45 R. Harper (M)
  • 14 C. McCann (M)
  • 11 E. Newby (M)
  • 34 B. Whitfield (F)
  • 25 J. Gordon (F)
  • 15 K. Hemmings (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Winterbottom
  • 21 J. Earing
  • 8 S. Smith
  • 19 M. Adu Poku
  • 20 I. Fletcher
  • 23 C. Mahoney

Timeline

  1. Bromley
    32' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ifill · Assist: Ashley Charles
  2. Barrow
    45'+6 Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Shipley · On: C. Mahoney
  3. Bromley
    45' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    C. Whitely

    Foul

  4. Barrow
    50' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Whitfield · Assist: R. Harper
  5. Bromley
    59' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Arthurs · On: B. Krauhaus
  6. Bromley
    68' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Whitely · On: N. Kabamba
  7. Barrow
    72' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    C. Raglan

    Foul

  8. Barrow
    78' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    Niall Canavan

    Foul

  9. Barrow
    79' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josh Gordon · On: J. Earing
  10. Bromley
    81' Bromley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ifill · On: B. Ilunga
  11. Bromley
    88' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Kabamba · Assist: M. Cheek
  12. Barrow
    90' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Harper · On: I. Fletcher

Match Stats

Stat Bromley Barrow
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 61% 65%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 339 334
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.78 0.26
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 208 218
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bromley's early lead through Ifill's goal gave them an advantage, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Barrow's equalizer by Whitfield showcased their resilience and almost turned the match in their favor, but Bromley responded strongly.
  • ▸ The late goal from Kabamba was crucial as it provided Bromley with a final push needed to secure all three points.