Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Crewe and Barrow take on each other at Alexandra Stadium in the League Two round 40. Crewe aim to build on a 2-0 win over Doncaster, but they face a difficult task against the playoffs-chasing Bluebirds. The Railwaymen did well to put an end to their three-game losing run at the weekend, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. Since Crewe moved away from the danger zone, they should be happy with one point from Friday’s clash.
A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Courtney Baker-Richardson, who impressed in a 2-0 victory over Doncaster. Barrow, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over AFC Wimbledon and Gillingham, and seeing that they want this triumph more than Crewe, we are tempted to put our money on the visiting side. There are no fresh selection worries in the visiting team ahead of the trip to Cumbria.
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.