Barrow vs Salford City: match statistics
Salford City is displaying significantly superior form compared to Barrow, evidenced by 2.2 points per game over their last five outings versus just 0.8 for the hosts. The visitors sit 5th in the table and remain unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas Barrow languishes in 19th position with only one victory in that span. Offensive metrics also favor Salford City, averaging 1.18 goals per away game with a superior xG (1.43), compared to Barrow's 0.82 goals at home on an xG of 1.22. The hosts have failed to keep a clean sheet in 82% of their home fixtures, losing 55% of those contests. Salford City holds the edge in efficiency (10% shot conversion vs 8%) and possession dominance (52% vs 44%), providing a distinct advantage. Given these factors, an away win is the most probable outcome for this fixture.
Barrow vs Salford City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barrow played against Salford City in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Barrow has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Salford City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Barrow scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.43. Salford City scores 1.43 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Barrow's games and 57% of Salford City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 48%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Salford City has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.26 per game. Barrow takes 11.2 shots per game, while Salford City takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Barrow leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Salford City leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barrow's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Salford City, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Salford City is displaying significantly superior form compared to Barrow, evidenced by 2.2 points per game over their last five outings versus just 0.8 for the hosts. The visitors sit 5th in the table and remain unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas Barrow languishes in 19th position with only one victory in that span. Offensive metrics also favor Salford City, averaging 1.18 goals per away game with a superior xG (1.43), compared to Barrow's 0.82 goals at home on an xG of 1.22. The hosts have failed to keep a clean sheet in 82% of their home fixtures, losing 55% of those contests. Salford City holds the edge in efficiency (10% shot conversion vs 8%) and possession dominance (52% vs 44%), providing a distinct advantage. Given these factors, an away win is the most probable outcome for this fixture.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barrow | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Salford City is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Barrow · 2.2 pts / game - Salford City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Salford City is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Barrow · 1.43 goals / game - Salford City
Salford City is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Barrow · 1.3 goals / game - Salford City
Barrow scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Salford City scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barrow
Over / Under - Salford City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Salford City is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Barrow · 1.48 pts / game - Salford City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barrow
Salford City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Barrow | Liga | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.52 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 55% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 47% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 75% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Barrow vs Salford City?
The EFL League Two match finished Barrow 1:2 Salford City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barrow vs Salford City?
Barrow score 1.09 goals per game on average and Salford City 1.43. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Barrow's matches and 57% of Salford City's.
What form are Barrow and Salford City in?
Over the last 5 games Barrow have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Salford City 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barrow vs Salford City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Barrow vs Salford City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.