Cheltenham Town vs Barrow: match statistics
Cheltenham Town looks better in the direct comparison, despite the difficult league situation for both teams. The hosts have a clear advantage in home matches with a 44% win rate and only 31% of games without scoring, while Barrow wins only 24% of away fixtures and loses as many as 59%. Form over the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.2 points per match) compared to the disastrous form of the visitors (0.6 points per match and a streak of four defeats). Barrow has defensive problems on the road, conceding an average of 1.65 goals per match, which, combined with Cheltenham's decent scoring efficiency at home (averaging 1.19 goals), provides an opportunity to take three points. Although neither team is in peak form, the home advantage and better current disposition should tip the scales of victory in favor of Cheltenham Town.
Cheltenham Town vs Barrow: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cheltenham Town played against Barrow in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 6, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Cheltenham Town has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Barrow has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cheltenham Town scores 1.03 goals per game and allows 1.67. Barrow scores 1.00 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Cheltenham Town's games and 58% of Barrow's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 61%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barrow has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.17 per game. Cheltenham Town takes 10.3 shots per game, while Barrow takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Barrow leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.45 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cheltenham Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Barrow, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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
Cheltenham Town looks better in the direct comparison, despite the difficult league situation for both teams. The hosts have a clear advantage in home matches with a 44% win rate and only 31% of games without scoring, while Barrow wins only 24% of away fixtures and loses as many as 59%. Form over the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.2 points per match) compared to the disastrous form of the visitors (0.6 points per match and a streak of four defeats). Barrow has defensive problems on the road, conceding an average of 1.65 goals per match, which, combined with Cheltenham's decent scoring efficiency at home (averaging 1.19 goals), provides an opportunity to take three points. Although neither team is in peak form, the home advantage and better current disposition should tip the scales of victory in favor of Cheltenham Town.
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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
| Cheltenham Town | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.31 |
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.
Cheltenham Town is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Cheltenham Town · 0.6 pts / game - Barrow
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.
Barrow is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.55 goals / game - Barrow
Cheltenham Town scores in 70% of games (23 of 33 meczów), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 33 meczów).
Barrow scores in 67% of games (22 of 33 meczów), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 33 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 - Cheltenham Town
Over / Under - Barrow
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.
Barrow is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.09 pts / game - Barrow
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. 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 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* 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 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Cheltenham Town
Barrow
* 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
| Cheltenham Town | Liga | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.70 | 2.55 | • 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 53% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 47% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Cheltenham Town's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Barrow. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cheltenham Town vs Barrow?
The EFL League Two match finished Cheltenham Town 2:2 Barrow. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cheltenham Town vs Barrow?
Cheltenham Town score 1.03 goals per game on average and Barrow 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Cheltenham Town's matches and 58% of Barrow's.
What form are Cheltenham Town and Barrow in?
Over the last 5 games Cheltenham Town have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Barrow 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cheltenham Town vs Barrow?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cheltenham Town vs Barrow: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.