Postpublished at 48 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
No changes from either Andy Whing or Mark Hughes at the break.
I wonder what the message was from both bosses. Whing would have been pleased with how his side caused problems but not their stuff on goal.
Summary
FT: Barrow 0-1 Carlisle United
Carlisle remain bottom of League Two but end six-game winless run
Victory for the visitors brings them to within two points of safety
Barrow have lost three fixtures in a row and are 18th in the table
Andy Whing's side could have moved up two places to 16th
Matthew Dennis' low strike inside the first 20 minutes proved decisive
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Second halfpublished at 46 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Can Barrow turn this around? Can Carlisle make the game safe?
We are going to find out.
The start of another busy EFL weekendpublished at 21:02 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February
HT: Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Image source, PA MediaThis game is the start of three exciting days of EFL football.
Tomorrow night, it's the Championship as promotion-chasing Sunderland go to Sheffield Wednesday, looking to bounce back from successive defeats.
Top two Leeds and Sheffield United headline Saturday's seven games, while in a full League One programme, the top two Birmingham and Wycombe meet in the Second City.
How the table looks as things standpublished at 21:00 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February
HT: Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
That Matty Dennis goal has Carlisle moving level on points with Morecambe and just two behind managerless Tranmere.
While Barrow will continue to peer over their shoulders if they can't find a second half equaliser.
'Carlisle have dug in'published at 20:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February
HT: Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Chris Lumsdon
Former Carlisle midfielder on BBC Radio CumbriaBarrow feel a little aggrieved with the referee.
Carlisle have dug in and rolled their sleeves up.
Barrow have created more and looked dangerous but as the away team we've soaked up the pressure and done ok.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Image source, Rex FeaturesBarrow have had more shots, more pressure and more territory but Carlisle have the most precious thing of all - a goal!
Matty Dennis' first goal for the club has his side ahead at the break and a platform to try and take a crucial three points from this match.
'It happens too often to Barrow'published at 20:47 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Jason Walker
Former Barrow AFC forward on BBC Radio CumbriaOne moment in the game and it's happened too often to us.
I don't think Andy Whing will be happy with the amount of free-kicks they've given away.
INJURY TIMEpublished at 45 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
We are going to have three more minutes to conclude this first half.
I'll go!published at 41 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Another Barrow set-piece causes problems and it breaks to Ben Jackson, about 12 yards out with a bit of space to shoot.
His left-foot is cultured, his right foot less so and he sends his effort over the stand with his right.
He'd be having to fetch the ball if he was playing with his mates after a shot like that!
Postpublished at 40 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Some decent football from Carlisle in and around the Barrow box.
The criticism is that they could maybe pull the trigger earlier in the move, before it's rolled back to Callum Whelan on the edge of the box and he is miles over with his effort.
Something Finn Russell wishes he could have done last Saturday!
YELLOW CARDpublished at 37 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Carlisle goalscorer Matty Dennis holds it up well and spins Kyle Cameron.
The Scottish centre-back takes no prisoners and brings him down. An easy decision to give him the game's first booking.
Dennis continues to be a pivotal figure.
'Breeze was beaten'published at 20:37 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Chris Lumsdon
Former Carlisle midfielder on BBC Radio CumbriaIt looks like a good chance for Acquah.
He gets his head to it and Breeze was beaten.
Postpublished at 33 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Image source, Rex FeaturesThat must go down as a chance for Barrow as Ben Jackson's inswinging corner is met by the head of Emile Acquah.
But the striker, Barrow's top scorer with six goals, badly misjudges it and heads well wide from five yards.
It was more of a clearing header in the end!
Postpublished at 30 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Sam Foley is down and there is blood streaming down his face.
The Irishman is furious as he thinks he is the victim of a deliberate swinging arm from Carlisle goalscorer Matty Dennis.
Foley is being taped up and with no VAR at this level, Dennis can carry on without anyone checking his actions.
CLOSE!published at 27 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Another free-kick launched towards the Carlisle box and it's Kian Spence who is picking up the second ball for the home side.
His low volley is decent, but a yard wide of the goal.
'Barrow need to roll their sleeves up'published at 20:28 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Jason Walker
Former Barrow AFC forward on BBC Radio CumbriaBarrow need to roll their sleeves up and get at this backline.
They need to go again.
Postpublished at 25 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
The first goal is usually so important at this level. How do Barrow respond to that setback, having made all the running before Matty Dennis' strike?
Postpublished at 23 mins
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Image source, Rex FeaturesMatty Dennis' first Carlisle goal is the Cumbrians' first since 8 February away at Grimsby.
Just a second under Mark Hughes, and crucially a vital platform in this match.
'A great finish from Dennis'published at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February
Barrow 0-1 Carlisle
Chris Lumsdon
Former Carlisle midfielder on BBC Radio CumbriaIt's great play.
Dennis has maybe scuffed it a little but I'm not taking anything away from him, it's a great finish.
I'm chuffed for him.
GOAL: Barrow 0-1 Carlislepublished at 19 mins
Matthew Dennis
Image source, Rex FeaturesBarrow have all had the chances in the first 20 minutes, but Carlisle are in front!
Their first shot on goal and it finds the net.
Cedwyn Scott backheels the ball into the path of Matthew Dennis and the striker gets it onto his left foot and finds the bottom corner past Paul Farman's despairing dive.
A real striker's goal for Dennis.
Matthew Dennis (left) ended Carlisle United's run of three games without scoring
Matthew Dennis ended Carlisle's 374-minute goal drought as he scored the only goal of the game in the Cumbrian derby at Barrow.
More than 900 travelling Carlisle fans were treated to Mark Hughes' first win since taking charge, ending a six-game winless run, as they gave their survival hopes a major shot in the arm with a 1-0 win at Holker Street.
It was a much-needed victory which moved the club two points adrift of safety in League Two.
Wasteful Barrow dominated the early exchanges but saw Emile Acquah, Kyle Cameron and Robbie Gotts — who hit the post — all squander chances.
Dennis broke the deadlock with Carlisle's first opportunity as he tucked home from Cedwyn Scott's backheel in the 19th minute.
Kian Spence, whose effort flew wide, and Acquah, who should have done better when he nodded off target, both went close before the break.
Elliot Embleton's lofted effort landed on the roof of the net for the visitors after half-time.
Ben Jackson produced a powerful effort with 20 minutes to go before Carlisle goalkeeper Gabriel Breeze kept out both Tyler Smith and Acquah as the visitors held on for a welcome three points.
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On Thursday 27th February
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Barrow, Position 18, Points 37
- Carlisle United, Position 24, Points 26
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 33 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 63 | 36 | 27 | 67 |
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| 2 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 43 | 28 | 15 | 60 |
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| 3 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 48 | 40 | 8 | 58 |
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| 4 | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 44 | 21 | 23 | 57 |
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| 5 | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 50 | 31 | 19 | 57 |
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| 6 | 31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 41 | 33 | 8 | 55 |
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| 7 | 33 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 39 | 31 | 8 | 52 |
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| 8 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 46 | 48 | -2 | 51 |
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| 9 | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 39 | 32 | 7 | 48 |
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| 10 | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 43 | 41 | 2 | 45 |
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| 11 | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
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| 12 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 42 | 39 | 3 | 44 |
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| 13 | 32 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 43 |
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| 14 | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 49 | 38 | 11 | 42 |
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| 15 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 47 | 48 | -1 | 41 |
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| 16 | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 40 |
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| 17 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 44 | 46 | -2 | 39 |
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| 18 | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 37 |
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| 19 | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 35 | -8 | 35 |
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| 20 | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 36 | 50 | -14 | 33 |
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| 21 | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 26 | 44 | -18 | 33 |
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| 22 | 33 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 52 | -29 | 28 |
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| 23 | 33 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 29 | 51 | -22 | 26 |
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| 24 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 49 | -25 | 26 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 3 : Promotion
- Position 4 - 7 : Promotion Play-off
- Position 23 - 24 : Relegation
Team Lineups
home team, Barrow
Manager: Andy Whing
Formation: 4 - 1 - 3 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Farman, Goalkeeper
16, Foley, Defender
5, Cameron, Defender
6, Canavan, Defender
30, Jackson, Defender
14, Williams, Defensive Midfielder
34, Whitfield, Midfielder
8, Spence, Midfielder
15, Gotts, Midfielder
20, Acquah, Striker
9, Smith, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, P. Farman
- Number 30, B. Jackson
- Number 6, N. Canavan , Captain, Yellow Card at 81 minutes
- Number 5, K. Cameron , Yellow Card at 36 minutes
- Number 16, S. Foley
- Number 14, M. Williams
- Number 15, R. Gotts
- Number 8, K. Spence , substituted for E. Newby at 83 minutes
- Number 34, B. Whitfield
- Number 9, T. Smith
- Number 20, E. Acquah , substituted for A. Pressley at 76 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Barrow
- Number 18, S. Barnes
- Number 26, I. Fletcher
- Number 23, C. Mahoney
- Number 11, E. Newby
- Number 33, A. Pressley
- Number 21, W. Stanway
away team, Carlisle United
Manager: Mark Hughes
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
13, Breeze, Goalkeeper
2, Davies, Defender
5, Lavelle, Defender
4, Thomas, Defender
3, Harper, Defender
8, Guy, Defensive Midfielder
43, Whelan, Defensive Midfielder
20, Scott, Attacking Midfielder
44, Embleton, Attacking Midfielder
40, Harris, Attacking Midfielder
19, Dennis, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 13, G. Breeze
- Number 3, C. Harper
- Number 4, T. Thomas
- Number 5, S. Lavelle , Captain
- Number 2, A. Davies , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 2
- Number 43, C. Whelan , substituted for J. Vela at 77 minutes
- Number 8, C. Guy , substituted for W. Patching at 77 minutes
- Number 40, K. Harris , substituted for J. Ellis at 89 minutes
- Number 44, E. Embleton , substituted for S. Wearne at 65 minutes
- Number 20, C. Scott
- Number 19, M. Dennis , Yellow Card at 87 minutes, substituted for J. Bevan at 90 minutes
away team, Carlisle United
- Number 37, J. Bevan
- Number 18, J. Ellis
- Number 17, J. Hugill
- Number 1, H. Lewis
- Number 42, W. Patching
- Number 16, J. Vela
- Number 39, S. Wearne
home team, Barrow
Manager: Andy Whing
Formation: 4 - 1 - 3 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Farman, Goalkeeper
16, Foley, Defender
5, Cameron, Defender
6, Canavan, Defender
30, Jackson, Defender
14, Williams, Defensive Midfielder
34, Whitfield, Midfielder
8, Spence, Midfielder
15, Gotts, Midfielder
20, Acquah, Striker
9, Smith, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, P. Farman
- Number 30, B. Jackson
- Number 6, N. Canavan , Captain, Yellow Card at 81 minutes
- Number 5, K. Cameron , Yellow Card at 36 minutes
- Number 16, S. Foley
- Number 14, M. Williams
- Number 15, R. Gotts
- Number 8, K. Spence , substituted for E. Newby at 83 minutes
- Number 34, B. Whitfield
- Number 9, T. Smith
- Number 20, E. Acquah , substituted for A. Pressley at 76 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 18, S. Barnes
- Number 26, I. Fletcher
- Number 23, C. Mahoney
- Number 11, E. Newby
- Number 33, A. Pressley
- Number 21, W. Stanway
away team, Carlisle United
Manager: Mark Hughes
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
13, Breeze, Goalkeeper
2, Davies, Defender
5, Lavelle, Defender
4, Thomas, Defender
3, Harper, Defender
8, Guy, Defensive Midfielder
43, Whelan, Defensive Midfielder
20, Scott, Attacking Midfielder
44, Embleton, Attacking Midfielder
40, Harris, Attacking Midfielder
19, Dennis, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 13, G. Breeze
- Number 3, C. Harper
- Number 4, T. Thomas
- Number 5, S. Lavelle , Captain
- Number 2, A. Davies , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 2
- Number 43, C. Whelan , substituted for J. Vela at 77 minutes
- Number 8, C. Guy , substituted for W. Patching at 77 minutes
- Number 40, K. Harris , substituted for J. Ellis at 89 minutes
- Number 44, E. Embleton , substituted for S. Wearne at 65 minutes
- Number 20, C. Scott
- Number 19, M. Dennis , Yellow Card at 87 minutes, substituted for J. Bevan at 90 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 37, J. Bevan
- Number 18, J. Ellis
- Number 17, J. Hugill
- Number 1, H. Lewis
- Number 42, W. Patching
- Number 16, J. Vela
- Number 39, S. Wearne
- Referee:
- Adam Herczeg
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Jacob Lehane
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Joseph Pettitt
- Fourth Official:
- William Davis
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Barrow v CarlisleOverall possession
Shots
Barrow 19Carlisle United 8Advanced match stats
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Shots
Barrow 19Carlisle United 8Shots on target
Barrow 5Carlisle United 2Shots off target
Barrow 6Carlisle United 6Blocked shots
Barrow 8Carlisle United 0Attempts out of box
Barrow 7Carlisle United 1Total offside
Barrow 3Carlisle United 2Total tackles
Barrow 22Carlisle United 20Won tackles
Barrow 12Carlisle United 9Fouls
Barrow 18Carlisle United 11Total yellow cards
Barrow 2Carlisle United 2Total clearances
Barrow 30Carlisle United 51Headed clearances
Barrow 13Carlisle United 24Duels won
Barrow 73Carlisle United 88Total passes
Barrow 320Carlisle United 300Accurate passes
Barrow 200Carlisle United 195Backward passes
Barrow 47Carlisle United 38Forward passes
Barrow 164Carlisle United 166Total long balls
Barrow 77Carlisle United 79Successful final third passes
Barrow 63Carlisle United 64Total crosses
Barrow 21Carlisle United 10Touches
Barrow 565Carlisle United 560Touches in the box
Barrow 30Carlisle United 19Dispossessed
Barrow 12Carlisle United 11Goalkeeper saves
Barrow 1Carlisle United 5Diving saves
Barrow 0Carlisle United 1Saved shots from inside the box
Barrow 1Carlisle United 1Saved shots from outside the box
Barrow 0Carlisle United 4Keeper throws
Barrow 4Carlisle United 2Goal kicks
Barrow 5Carlisle United 12Punches
Barrow 1Carlisle United 1Season so far
League Two
Key, Barrow v Carlisle
League position, Barrow 18th, Carlisle United 24thTotal points, Barrow 37, Carlisle United 26
Goals scored
Barrow 34Carlisle United 24Form guide
All competitions
Barrow lose
v Crewe Alexandra
3
0
League Two
Carlisle United draw
v Gillingham
0
0
League Two
Barrow lose
v Cheltenham Town
3
2
League Two
Carlisle United draw
v Colchester United
0
0
League Two
Barrow won
v Milton Keynes Dons
2
1
League Two
Carlisle United lose
v Newport County
1
0
League Two
Barrow won
v Gillingham
3
0
League Two
Carlisle United lose
v Grimsby Town
2
1
League Two
Barrow lose
v Newport County
1
0
League Two
Carlisle United lose
v Swindon Town
1
5
League Two
Previous meetings
All competitions
Barrow and Carlisle UnitedBarrow Won 1Carlisle United Won 5Draw 2
Played
8
Previous scores
All competitions
League Two
Carlisle United 1 , Barrow 0 on the 17th of August 2024
Carlisle United
Barrow
17th of August 2024
Barrow 0 , Carlisle United 1 on the 22nd of April 2023
Barrow
Carlisle United
22nd of April 2023
Carlisle United 5 , Barrow 1 on the 31st of January 2023
Carlisle United
Barrow
31st of January 2023
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Match Facts
Barrow are winless in their last 13 Football League meetings with Carlisle (D4 L9), since a 5-1 home win in April 1960.
Carlisle have won their last four Football League games against Barrow – the last opponent they won more consecutively against was Bury (6 between 2003 and 2012).
Barrow have lost six of their last nine league games (W3), including the last two in a row. They last lost three consecutively in April 2024.
Carlisle are winless in their last six league games (D2 L4), failing to score in any of their last three. They last went four without a goal in March/April 2023.