Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Barrow and Bradford City square off against each other at Holker Street in what is expected to be a close League Two encounter. The Bluebirds do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team losing four of their last five league matches, but they are still sitting in the playoffs berth. George Ray serves the last of his three-game ban, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The Bantams, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win. As a triumph over Barrow will see Graham Alexander’s men keep their playoffs hopes alive, we are tempted to place our bets on both teams to score. All Kevin McDonald, Alex Pattison, Sam Stubbs, and Ash Taylor are out of contention with injuries for the away side, while Jamie Walker serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Highlighted Team (Barrow):
Founded back in 1901, Barrow is an English club that competes in the League two, the fourth tier of the English football system. The Bluebirds are well known for their blue shirts with white details, but yellow is the dominant colour of their away jersey. Barrow play home games at Holker Street, the stadium which can hold up to 5,045 spectators.
The venue was opened in 1909, and it has to be noted that no fewer than 16,874 people attended the FA Cup match between Barrow and Swansea in January, 1954. The Bluebirds have won two FA Trophies (1989/90, 2009/10), with the team lifting the Lancashire Senior Cup trophy in the 1954/55.
The likes of James Bell, Jim Collins, Andy McLaren, Jimmy Mulholland, Jackie Robertson, Barry Diamond, and George King are the most notable footballers who played for Barrow in the past. It has to be noted that the Bluebirds have never competed in the English top flight.