Match report

Notts County Defeats Barrow 2-1 in League Two Clash

Notts County
Notts County
2–1
FT
Barrow
Barrow
Feb 7, 2026

Notts County secured a crucial win over Barrow, leveraging an early own goal from Scott Smith and a late strike by M. Dennis to clinch the victory. Despite Barrow's efforts, including a goal from C. McCann, Notts managed to hold on for a 2-1 triumph in their League Two match.

Key Facts

  • • Notts County scored an own goal by Scott Smith (Barrow) at minute 16.
  • • C. McCann equalized for Barrow with a goal assisted by J. Earing at minute 30.
  • • M. Dennis scored the winning goal for Notts County, assisted by S. Robertson at minute 58.
  • • Barrow's Scott Smith was sent off and later substituted after receiving two yellow cards.

Lineups

Notts County

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Belshaw (G)
  • 28 L. Macari (D)
  • 5 M. Platt (D)
  • 4 J. Bedeau (D)
  • 25 N. Tsaroulla (M)
  • 8 O. Norburn (M)
  • 20 S. Robertson (M)
  • 10 J. Jones (M)
  • 14 T. Iorpenda (F)
  • 26 T. Hall (F)
  • 19 M. Dennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 H. Griffiths
  • 17 Q. Kouhyar
  • 27 H. Tangen
  • 22 B. Enoru
  • 39 L. Ndlovu
  • 47 K. Bennetts
  • 12 L. Ness

Barrow

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Stanway (G)
  • 26 J. Thompson (D)
  • 6 N. Canavan (D)
  • 22 J. Anderson
  • 11 E. Newby (M)
  • 8 S. Smith (M)
  • 14 C. McCann (M)
  • 28 B. Powell (M)
  • 21 J. Earing (F)
  • 33 D. Rose (F)
  • 19 J. Malcolm (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 K. Barrett
  • 29 T. Barkhuizen
  • 23 C. Mahoney
  • 10 T. Walker
  • 7 B. Jackson
  • 5 C. Raglan

Timeline

  1. Notts County
    16' Notts County Goal · Own Goal
    Scott Smith
  2. Barrow
    19' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    Scott Smith

    Foul

  3. Barrow
    30' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    C. McCann · Assist: J. Earing
  4. Barrow
    38' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rose
  5. Notts County
    43' Notts County Card · Yellow Card
    T. Iorpenda

    Simulation

  6. Notts County
    46' Notts County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Hall · On: H. Tangen
  7. Notts County
    58' Notts County Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dennis · Assist: S. Robertson
  8. Notts County
    66' Notts County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Jones · On: Q. Kouhyar
  9. Barrow
    69' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Scott Smith · On: T. Barkhuizen
  10. Notts County
    76' Notts County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Robertson · On: K. Bennetts
  11. Barrow
    76' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Thompson · On: C. Raglan
  12. Barrow
    77' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Earing · On: C. Mahoney
  13. Barrow
    77' Barrow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Malcolm · On: T. Walker
  14. Notts County
    78' Notts County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Dennis · On: L. Ndlovu
  15. Notts County
    85' Notts County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Norburn · On: L. Ness
  16. Barrow
    86' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    Joseph Anderson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Notts County Barrow
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 75%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 444 373
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.79 0.38
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 357 281
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal in the 16th minute gave Notts County an early lead, setting a positive tone for their performance.
  • ▸ M. Dennis' late goal at minute 58 shifted momentum back to Notts County after Barrow had leveled the score.