Barrow v Carlisle result
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Barrow 0–1 Carlisle — Carlisle won this League Two match.
The result
Carlisle won 1–0 at SO Legal Stadium in League Two on Thursday 27 February. Carlisle are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Barrow, every meeting checked.
The goals
Carlisle led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Carlisle: Matthew Dennis (19’, assisted by C. Scott).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Barrow 0.00, Carlisle 0.00, from 19 shots to 8 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
A. Herczeg showed four yellow cards — against 2.9 yellows a game across the last 15 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Barrow: Kyle Cameron (36’) and N. Canavan (81’); Carlisle: Matthew Dennis (87’) and A. Davies (90+2’).
What it changes
Barrow have scored 52 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Barrow have conceded 50 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Carlisle have scored 44 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Carlisle have conceded 71 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs.
Barrow have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Carlisle are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Carlisle have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, T. Thomas (Carlisle) 7.3, Matthew Dennis (Carlisle) 7.1 and Sam Foley (Barrow) 6.1 led the match.
Next up
Barrow next travel to Gateshead on 14 November 2026.
Carlisle next host Boston United on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Barrow: Gateshead v Barrow, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Carlisle: Carlisle v Boston United, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Barrow 0–1 Carlisle · League Two
- Venue: SO Legal Stadium · Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
- Referee: A. Herczeg
- Head-to-head (last 6): Barrow 0 · draws 2 · Carlisle 4 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Barrow 2W 0D 3L · Carlisle 0W 2D 3L
Barrow 0–1 Carlisle (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 22 February 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barrow for / against | Line | Carlisle for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.5 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.67 for · 6 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.5 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.33 for · 13.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.88 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 5.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.13 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.67 for · 11.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.83 for · 2.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
Barrow
Barrow Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Jackson n 8 | 89.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | C. Harper |
| E. Newby n 8 | 60.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | — |
| T. Vassell n 8 | 87.6 | 1 | 1 | — |
| K. Spence n 8 | 75.5 | 2.1 | 1.2 | — |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 2 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Jackson n 8 | 89.3 | 1.1 |
| E. Newby n 8 | 60.1 | 1.7 |
| T. Vassell n 8 | 87.6 | 1.2 |
| K. Spence n 8 | 75.5 | 2.5 |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 90 | 3 |
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Barrow Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Jackson n 8 | 89.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| E. Newby n 8 | 60.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| T. Vassell n 8 | 87.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| K. Spence n 8 | 75.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Jackson n 8 | 89.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| E. Newby n 8 | 60.1 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Vassell n 8 | 87.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
| K. Spence n 8 | 75.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
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Carlisle
Carlisle Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Lavelle n 8 | 89.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | — |
| J. Mellish n 8 | 86.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 | — |
| C. Harper n 8 | 67.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | B. Jackson |
| D. Sadi n 8 | 83.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 | — |
| H. Neal n 8 | 49 | 2.5 | 1.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Lavelle n 8 | 89.9 | 2.6 |
| J. Mellish n 8 | 86.5 | 1.3 |
| C. Harper n 8 | 67.1 | 2.3 |
| D. Sadi n 8 | 83.3 | 3.2 |
| H. Neal n 8 | 49 | 4.4 |
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Carlisle Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Lavelle n 8 | 89.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| J. Mellish n 8 | 86.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| C. Harper n 8 | 67.1 | 0.2 | 0 |
| D. Sadi n 8 | 83.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| H. Neal n 8 | 49 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Lavelle n 8 | 89.9 | 0.3 | 0 |
| J. Mellish n 8 | 86.5 | 0 | 0.1 |
| C. Harper n 8 | 67.1 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Sadi n 8 | 83.3 | 0.1 | 0 |
| H. Neal n 8 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Barrow | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% | Possession | 47% |
| 19 | Shots | 8 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 4 | Corners | 1 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 18 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 320 | Passes | 300 |
| 63% | Pass accuracy | 65% |
Barrow Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Farman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Sam Foley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7.2 |
| K. Cameron | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 7 |
| N. Canavan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Y | 6.6 |
| B. Jackson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Williams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| B. Whitfield | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Gotts | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Smith | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| K. Spence | 83 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| E. Acquah | 76 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Newby sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Pressley sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Carlisle Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Breeze | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| A. Davies | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7.2 |
| S. Lavelle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| T. Thomas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| C. Harper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Scott | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| K. Harris | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Dennis | 89 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7.3 |
| C. Guy | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Whelan | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| E. Embleton | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Wearne sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Vela sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| W. Patching sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Ellis sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Bevan sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Barrow v Carlisle — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-08-17 Carlisle 1–0 Barrow
- 2023-04-22 Barrow 0–1 Carlisle
- 2023-01-31 Carlisle 5–1 Barrow
- 2022-03-19 Barrow 1–2 Carlisle
- 2021-11-13 Carlisle 0–0 Barrow
- 2021-04-10 Barrow 2–2 Carlisle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barrow and Carlisle?
- In their last 6 meetings, Barrow won 0, Carlisle won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barrow and Carlisle?
- Recent form — Barrow 2W 0D 3L; Carlisle 0W 2D 3L.
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