Barrow vs Harrogate: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Barrow prepare to host Harrogate Town on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Barrow, currently 22nd in the standings with 24 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 38 points. They've earned 9 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Harrogate Town, sitting 24th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Barrow and Harrogate Town have favored Harrogate Town, with Harrogate Town claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Shrewsbury, Barrow recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Stanway, Anderson, Canavan, Raglan, Powell, McCann, Thompson, Newby, Earing, Malcolm, Rose. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Harrogate Town's last outing came against Cambridge United, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gray, Slater, Gibson, Heffernan, Cass, Evans, Morris, Sutton, Smith, Taylor, Acauah. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Barrow are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Barrow and Harrogate Town are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Barrow's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Harrogate Town's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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