Barrow 2-2 Walsall

Caolan Lavery bagged a brace as Walsall twice battled back to claim a draw at Barrow.

The Bluebirds' wait for a first Football League win in 48 years went on as their winless start to the season stretched to eight games.

Joel Dixon made a good early stop to keep Lavery's header out before Saddlers keeper Liam Roberts produced a super save to tip Jason Taylor's strike over.

Dior Angus made no mistake from the spot in the 26th minute to put Barrow ahead after .Josh Kay was felled by Cameron Norman in the box.

Lavery levelled in first-half stoppage time as he poked home Dan Scarr's searching cross.

Luke James, a bright spark throughout at Holker Street, capped a fine performance with a stunning strike that nestled in the top scorer in the 50th minute.

But Walsall got a penalty of their own when Taylor hauled down Zak Jules and Lavery stroked home from the spot.

Emmanuel Osadebe almost stole the spoils for the Saddlers late on when he hit the post.

Match report supplied by PA Media