Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Barrow play host to Crewe Alexandra at their Holker Street in the opening match of the new League Two campaign. The Bluebirds finished the last season in eighth place in the standings, meaning that they are eager to make it to the playoffs this time out. It has to be noted that the club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Katia Kouyate, Connor Mahoney, Sam Barnes, Theo Vassell, Chris Stokes, and Wyll Stanway, while adding Andy Dallas on loan from Barnsley.
The Railwaymen, meanwhile, suffered a loss in each of their last three warm-up games, with the team losing to all Mallorca (1-3), Stoke City (1-2), and Blackpool (0-2). As Barrow are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we do not believe that the visitors are going to grab something from the season opener. Summer signing Kane Hemmings and Omar Bogle are both likely to make their official Crewe debuts against Barrow.
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.