Swindon Town 0-0 Barrow
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Barrow's hopes of making the League Two play-offs took a hit as they were held to a goalless draw at Swindon Town.
The Bluebirds had the first big chance after 20 minutes as Saidou Khan mishit a clearance back into the danger zone where Ben Whitfield met it with a volley, but he could not get enough power behind his effort and Swindon goalkeeper Sol Brynn denied him.
Jonny Williams dazzled his way through the Barrow defence and into the box after 34 minutes, but he delayed taking his shot for too long and eventually flicked the ball off a defender and behind for a corner.
Charlie Austin was inches away from giving Swindon the lead when he curled a shot towards the top corner that floated between the goal and Williams, who was rushing in, and dropped wide of the post.
Barrow substitute Sam Foley thought he had scored after winning a header from a corner as he diverted the ball beyond Brynn.
However, Tom Clayton thought quickly to get back and clear off the line, and the point leaves Barrow four points off the top six in ninth place.
Match report supplied by PA Media.