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
Key match information
Barrow played Salford City in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 1 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Barrow: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Salford City: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Barrow scores 1.09 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Salford City scores 1.43 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Barrow 57%, Salford City 57%. Over 2.5: Barrow 61%, Salford City 48%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Salford City has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.26. Barrow: 11.2 shots per match, Salford City: 14.8.
Match halves
Barrow: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.57. Salford City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Barrow: 31-45+ (8 goals). Salford City: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Salford City is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Barrow · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.09 goals / match - Barrow · 1.43 goals / match - Salford City
Salford City is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - Barrow · 1.3 goals / match - Salford City
Barrow scores in 65% of matches (15 of 23 matches), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
Salford City scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barrow
Over / Under - Salford City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Barrow · 1.48 pts / match - Salford City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Barrow
Salford City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.