Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Holker Street will host Saturday’s football game between Barrow and Mansfield Town. Barrow did well to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Bradford City, with the team beating Colchester United on the road. Midfielder Josh Kay is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the last league fixture, while January signing Will Harris should continue to lead the line for the hosts. The Yellows, on the other hand, did well to beat Walsall 2-0 at the weekend, with the team extending their winning run to six games.
Mansfield Town look unstoppable at the moment, and given their attacking potential, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the promotion-chasing side. Ireland attacker Harry Charsley, who scored a brace in the last league match, is widely expected to return to Mansfield’s starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Luke James):
After starting his senior career at Hartlepool United, Luke James moved to Peterborough United in 2014. The English attacker played for the likes of Bradford City and Bristol Rovers on loan as well before joining Forest Green in the 2017/18 season.
After making 14 appearances in the league for the Green Army, Luke James returned to Hartlepool. In the summer of 2020 he joined his current club Barrow. James made his Barrow debut in the League two on September 12, 2009 in a 1-1 draw with Stevenage, and he scored his first goal for the club the following month in a 2-2 draw with Walsall.
His main position is centre-forward, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a winger as well. Born in Amble, England on November 4, 1994, Luke James has a contract with Barrow until July 20, 2020. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Mansfield):
Founded in 1897, Mansfield Town are a professional club that compete in the League 2, the English fourth tier. The Stags are well known for their yellow shirts and blue shorts, while the colour of their away kit is black. Field Mill is the club’s home ground, the stadium with the capacity of 9,186.
The venue was built back in 1861 and renovated in 1999. Chesterfield and Notts County are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals. Mansfield Town did well to win the Football League Trophy in 1986/1987 season, with the team beating Bristol City on penalties at Wembley Stadium.
The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the regular time, with Kevin Kent and Glyn Riley scoring for Mansfield Town and Bristol City respectively. Goalkeeper Rod Arnold is the player with most appearances as he played 513 games for the Stags in all competitions.