Match report
Fleetwood Town Stuns Barrow 3-2 in League Two Thriller
Fleetwood Town
3–2
FT
Barrow
Feb 21, 2026
Fleetwood Town staged an incredible comeback against Barrow, securing a thrilling victory at Highbury Stadium. Despite trailing early due to Josh Gordon's penalty and Niall Canavan's goal for Barrow, Fleetwood rallied with goals from E. Osong, Crispin McLean, and an own goal by Wyll Stanway in stoppage time.
Key Facts
- • Josh Gordon scored a penalty for Barrow at the 12th minute.
- • Niall Canavan extended Barrow's lead to 2-0 with an assist from C. McCann at the 34th minute.
- • E. Osong pulled one back for Fleetwood Town in the 64th minute.
- • Crispin McLean equalized for Fleetwood Town in the 89th minute, assisted by E. Osong.
- • Wyll Stanway scored an own goal for Fleetwood in injury time to secure a 3-2 win.
Lineups
Fleetwood Town
Starting XI
- 13 Jay Lynch (G)
- 26 Shaun Rooney (D)
- 35 Conor Haughey (D)
- 5 Finley Potter (D)
- 6 Elliot Bonds (M)
- 24 Mitchell Clark (M)
- 8 Matthew Virtue-Thick (M)
- 10 Mark Helm (M)
- 16 Ethan Ennis (M)
- 9 Will Davies (F)
- 29 Owen Devonport (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Ched Evans
- 7 Detlef Esapa Osong
- 38 Crispin McLean
- 22 Josh Powell
- 20 Harrison Neal
- 37 Luke Hewitson
- 32 Kayden Hughes
Barrow
Starting XI
- 1 Wyll Stanway (G)
- 29 Tom Barkhuizen (D)
- 26 Jack Thompson (D)
- 6 Niall Canavan (D)
- 22 Joseph Anderson (D)
- 11 Elliot Newby (M)
- 45 Rekeem Harper (M)
- 14 Charlie McCann (M)
- 7 Ben Jackson (M)
- 25 Josh Gordon (F)
- 33 Danny Rose (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Isaac Fletcher
- 19 Jovan Malcolm
- 31 Benjamin Winterbottom
- 3 Lewis Shipley
- 21 Jack Earing
- 23 Connor Mahoney
Timeline
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11' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardJay Lynch
Foul
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12' Barrow Goal · PenaltyJosh Gordon
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34' Barrow Goal · Normal GoalNiall Canavan · Assist: C. McCann
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42' Barrow subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Newby · On: Isaac Fletcher
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45'+2 Barrow Card · Yellow CardR. Harper
Foul
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46' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Devonport · On: Ched Evans
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61' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: Will Davies · On: E. Osong
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64' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalE. Osong
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73' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardChed Evans
Off the ball foul
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75' Barrow subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Rose · On: J. Malcolm
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79' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Virtue-Thick · On: Josh Powell
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79' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 4Off: Mitchell Clark · On: Crispin McLean
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86' Barrow Card · Yellow CardJosh Gordon
Foul
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89' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalCrispin McLean · Assist: E. Osong
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90'+2 Barrow Card · Yellow CardBen Jackson
Foul
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90'+4 Fleetwood Town Goal · Own GoalWyll Stanway
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90' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Helm · On: H. Neal
Match Stats
| Stat | Fleetwood Town | Barrow |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 55% |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 435 | 269 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 313 | 149 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ E. Osong's goal at the 64th minute sparked Fleetwood Town's comeback, giving them renewed momentum.
- ▸ Crispin McLean's equalizer in the 89th minute shifted the game's dynamic, ultimately leading to an own goal by Wyll Stanway and a dramatic win for Fleetwood.