
Stags’ away win against Barrow sees them equal a club record with a seventh consecutive victory in the league
Mansfield Town’s first away league victory of 2022 did not come without its troubles.
Mansfield Town’s first away league victory of 2022 did not come without its troubles.
Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt enjoyed a successful return to former club Barrow as the Whites won 1-0 at the Progression Solicitors stadium to continue their unbeaten pre-season record.
After a wretched opening 45 minutes against strugglers Barrow, Keith Hill changed personnel and formation at half time to great effect as his side kept their automatic promotion hopes alive.
Tranmere play host to Barrow on Saturday with both sides looking for a win to boost their vastly different aims going into the crunch period of the season.
While it looks increasingly likely that both Leyton Orient and Barrow will remain in League Two, they could be two divisions apart by the start of next season.
Walsall’s faults were exposed as a late goal dealt them yet another defeat against relegation-threatened Barrow.
Barrow will be looking to build upon last weekend’s crucial victory against Mansfield Town as they face a struggling Walsall side on Friday night.
With leaders Newport not playing this weekend, Cambridge United can return to the top of League Two with a win against newly promoted Barrow.