Salford City vs Barrow: match statistics
Salford City presents a significantly better form, securing 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins), while Barrow has managed a mere 2 points (3 defeats, 2 draws). The hosts occupy 5th place in the table with an impressive home record - a 56% home win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), whereas the visitors sit in 23rd position with a 56% away defeat rate and a negative goal difference (-6). The xG stats also favor Salford - averaging 1.81 xG in home matches compared to Barrow's 1.29 xG on the road, alongside a tighter defense (1.22 goals conceded versus 1.67). Salford also holds a clear advantage in ball possession (52% vs 45%) and shot conversion rate, which, given the current form of both teams, makes the hosts a clear favorite in this matchup.
Salford City vs Barrow: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Salford City played Barrow in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Salford City: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Barrow: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Salford City scores 1.38 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. Barrow scores 0.97 and concedes 1.53. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Salford City 51%, Barrow 56%. Over 2.5: Salford City 46%, Barrow 58%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Salford City has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.23. Salford City: 13.9 shots per match, Barrow: 10.7.
Match halves
Salford City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.73. Barrow: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Salford City: 76-90+ (14 goals). Barrow: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 presents a significantly better form, securing 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins), while Barrow has managed a mere 2 points (3 defeats, 2 draws). The hosts occupy 5th place in the table with an impressive home record - a 56% home win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), whereas the visitors sit in 23rd position with a 56% away defeat rate and a negative goal difference (-6). The xG stats also favor Salford - averaging 1.81 xG in home matches compared to Barrow's 1.29 xG on the road, alongside a tighter defense (1.22 goals conceded versus 1.67). Salford also holds a clear advantage in ball possession (52% vs 45%) and shot conversion rate, which, given the current form of both teams, makes the hosts a clear favorite in this matchup.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Salford City | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.30 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Salford City · 0.4 pts / match - 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.
Salford City is 42% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Salford City · 0.97 goals / match - Barrow
Salford City is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.24 goals / match - Salford City · 1.53 goals / match - Barrow
Salford City scores in 76% of matches (28 of 37 matches), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 matches).
Barrow scores in 64% of matches (23 of 36 matches), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 30% (11 of 37 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 - Salford City
Over / Under - Barrow
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 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.49 pts / match - Salford City · 1.06 pts / match - Barrow
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 54%. 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.
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. 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 | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
* 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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Salford City
Barrow
* 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
| Salford City | Liga | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.62 | 2.56 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 51% | 53% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 47% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 68% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 77% | • 78% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Salford City 1 - 0 - 0 Barrow. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Salford City vs Barrow?
The EFL League Two match finished Salford City 3:1 Barrow. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Salford City vs Barrow?
Salford City score 1.38 goals per game on average and Barrow 0.97. The EFL League Two average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 51% of Salford City's matches and 56% of Barrow's.
What form are Salford City and Barrow in?
Over the last 5 games Salford City have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Barrow 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salford City vs Barrow?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Salford City vs Barrow: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.