Accrington ST was held to a goalless draw by Barrow in League Two. The match marked Sam Foley's first game as Barrow's player-head coach.
What happened?
Accrington ST's goalkeeper Ollie Wright was largely a spectator, as the home side bossed possession. Barrow's Josh Gordon had a tame header in the first half, while Rakeem Harper blazed over after a surging run. Accrington ST almost stole victory in the final minute when substitute Dan Martin cracked a long-range attempt against Wyll Stanway's left upright.
Why it matters for Accrington ST
The draw extends Accrington ST's winless run to five games. The team's recent form has been LDDLL, with their last result being a 3-0 loss to Oldham on 2026-05-02. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 16th in England League Two | | Points | 53 | | Recent form | LDDLL |
What comes next?
Accrington ST will look to bounce back from this draw and improve their league standing. The team's veteran striker Paddy Madden had a rebound attempt flagged offside in the final minute, much to Barrow's relief. As of 2026-06-24, Accrington ST remains in 16th place with 53 points from 46 games.
