Bluebirds fly to victory

Bluebirds fly to victory

Andy Haworth of Barrow being congratulated by his team mates
© Jon Granger

With Barrow playing Stockport County on Good Friday and AFC Fylde not in action until Saturday it meant that Darren Edmondson's side could stretch the lead at the top to five points.

Andy Haworth's shot that won Barrow the match
© Matthew Dodd

Barrow lacked the finishing product against Bradford Park Avenue last week at Holker Street but could certainly not be mentioned in this tight encounter between the two sides on Friday. On-loan Cheltenham Town winger Andy Haworth listened to shouts of "Take him (Stockport player) on" and with that he cut inside onto his right foot and struck the ball cleanly as it flew into the top right-hand corner of former Bluebirds' 'keeper Danny Hurst's net.

Barrow looked nervous at the back throughout the rest of the match but held on for a vital three points.

Barrow's main Conference North title rivals AFC Fylde are in action on Saturday away at Bradford Park Avenue whilst the Bluebird's next game is away at play-off hopefuls Chorley on Monday.

Barrow: McMillan, Burns, Cowperthwaite, Sheridan, Livesey, Grand, Pilkington, Harvey, Wilson, Cook, Reid. 

Substitutes: Walker, Guy, Ledsham, Haworth, Gorman.

Referee: Kevin Mulrain

Attendance: 1,657