This Saturday (2 May) Newport County take on Barrow at Holker Street in matchday 46 of League Two.
Barrow currently sit in 24th place and need a miracle to survive on the final day.
Here's everything you need to know about our opponents.
The History
Barrow were founded on 16 July 1901 and within seven years found themselves in the First Division of the Lancashire Combination.
However, in 1921 the Bluebirds became a founding member of the Football League Third Division North and later became founding members of the Football League Division Four.
The 1950s saw FA Cup success for Barrow as they progressed to the third round and faced Football League Champions Wolves, but they missed out on a win, losing 4-2.
However, after many years in the Football League, Barrow were voted out after financial difficulties.
However, after many years of absence from the Football League Barrow finally returned after winning the National League in 2020.
Barrow have since remained in League Two but look to be on the brink of relegation as they sit rock bottom of the league.
The Form
Barrow currently sit bottom of the table by three points but will need a miracle in order to survive on the final day of the season.
The Bluebirds campaign started with a mix of from as they lost three of their first five league games but picked up wins against Notts County and Colchester United.
However, as of recent Barrow have lost four of their last five as they have conceded 12 goals in five matches.
Barrow were also knocked out of the first round of the EFL Cup as they were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Preston North End.
Although the northern-based side did make it to the second round of the FA Cup after defeating Spennymoor Town FC 2-0 but were lost in the second round on penalties against Wigan Athletic.
The Manager
The current interim manager of Barrow is current player Sam Foley.
This is Foley’s first role as a manager and is currently trying to do the impossible and keep Barrow in the EFL.
Foley has now been in charge for ten matches where he has won two, drawn two, and lost six.
The Captain
Niall Canavan is listed as the Bluebirds captain in which he has been since 2022.
Canavan has played in 29 league games so far this season and has scored two goals with a further two assists.
The defender is currently in his fourth season at the club and has also enjoyed time at Scunthorpe United, Rochdale, and Plymouth Argyle.
During his career, Canavan has earned promotion to League One with Scunthorpe and Plymouth.
Ones To Watch
One player to look out for in midfield is Charlie McCann.
McCann has featured in 33 league matches this season and contributes massively to the structure of Barrow’s midfield.
The midfielder has also scored four goals in the league as well as providing one assist.
Josh Gordan is another player to keep an eye on in the Bluebirds attack.
Gordan has scored nine goals in this league campaign as he looks to impress his parent club, Walsall.
The striker has also scored two goals in his last three games.
