Carlisle v Barrow result
Carlisle 5–1 Barrow — Carlisle won this League Two match.
The result
Carlisle beat Barrow 5–1 at Brunton Park in League Two on Tuesday 31 January. Carlisle have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Carlisle led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Carlisle: Jon Mellish (44’, assisted by B. Barclay; 67’, assisted by Jordan Gibson), J. Garner (50’, assisted by Owen Moxon), O. Patrick (72’, assisted by Owen Moxon), an own goal by B. Barclay (84’) and K. Dennis (89’ pen).
What it changes
Carlisle’s four-goal margin was the biggest of round 21, across 12 matches. Carlisle have won their last four matches in all competitions. Barrow are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Owen Moxon (Carlisle) 8.1, J. Garner (Carlisle) 7.3 and Jon Mellish (Carlisle) 7.2 led the match.
Next up
Carlisle next travel to Solihull Moors on 24 October 2026.
Barrow next travel to Gloucester City on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Carlisle: Solihull Moors v Carlisle, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Barrow: Gloucester City v Barrow, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Carlisle 5–1 Barrow · League Two
- Venue: Brunton Park · Carlisle, Cumbria
- Referee: A. Kitchen
- Head-to-head (last 4): Carlisle 2 · draws 2 · Barrow 0 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Carlisle 4W 0D 1L · Barrow 1W 2D 2L
Carlisle 5–1 Barrow (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 11 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
Carlisle player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Holy | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Feeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| P. Huntington | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Armer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| O. Moxon | 90 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| C. Guy | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Gibson | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | Y | 7.9 |
| B. Barclay | 87 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Mellish | 79 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Y | 8.2 |
| O. Patrick | 74 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Garner | 74 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Gordon sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Dennis sub | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Devitt sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Whelan sub | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Barrow player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Farman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| T. Warren | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.6 |
| G. Ray | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 5.7 |
| N. Canavan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 |
| P. Brough | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Sam Foley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| E. Newby | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Kay | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| H. Neal | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| R. Gotts | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 5.9 |
| R. Bennett | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Gordon sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| B. Waters sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. White sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Whitfield sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
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 Carlisle v Barrow — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-03-19 Barrow 1–2 Carlisle
- 2021-11-13 Carlisle 0–0 Barrow
- 2021-04-10 Barrow 2–2 Carlisle
- 2020-10-03 Carlisle 1–0 Barrow
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Barrow?
- In their last 4 meetings, Carlisle won 2, Barrow won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Carlisle and Barrow?
- Recent form — Carlisle 4W 0D 1L; Barrow 1W 2D 2L.
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