The England National League is about to get more exciting as Harrogate Town faces Barrow on 22.08.2026. This match between two closely matched teams will definitely keep fans on the edge of their seats. Our site offers in-depth analysis, including team forms and key players, to aid in your betting. Be sure to read our detailed prediction and place your bet based on our expert advice.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrogate Town | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8/3 | 6 |
| 2 | AFC Hornchurch | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/1 | 6 |
| 3 | Sutton Utd | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/0 | 6 |
| 21 | Altrincham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/4 | 0 |
| 22 | Barrow | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/4 | 0 |
| 23 | Solihull Moors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/7 | 0 |
Harrogate Town vs Barrow Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Barrow | Harrogate Town | 17.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Barrow | 19.08.2025 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Harrogate Town | 04.01.2025 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Barrow | 31.08.2024 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Barrow | Harrogate Town | 16.03.2024 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Barrow | 02.09.2023 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Barrow | 18.03.2023 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Harrogate Town | 20.08.2022 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Harrogate Town | 26.02.2022 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Barrow | 21.08.2021 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | Wealdstone | Harrogate Town | 15.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| National League | Harrogate Town | Solihull Moors | 08.08.2026 | 5-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Harrogate Town | Scarborough Athletic | 01.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Harrogate Town | Doncaster | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | South Shields | Harrogate Town | 21.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cleethorpes Town | Harrogate Town | 18.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Guiseley AFC | Harrogate Town | 11.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Barnet | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Walsall | Harrogate Town | 25.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Colchester | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | Barrow | AFC Hornchurch | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League | Hartlepool | Barrow | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Morecambe | Barrow | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Barrow | Blackpool | 25.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Radcliffe | Barrow | 21.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Barrow | Mansfield Town | 18.07.2026 | 4-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Barrow | Workington | 11.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Newport County | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Cambridge United | Barrow | 25.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Walsall | 18.04.2026 | 1-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Harrogate Town VS Barrow
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Harrogate Town vs Barrow
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Harrogate Town vs Barrow
htmlTwo games in. Six points. Eight goals scored. Harrogate Town have come storming out of the blocks in the National League, and they look absolutely terrifying right now.
This is not a fixture to overlook. Both clubs dropped out of League Two last season, but the gap between them on the pitch right now is enormous. Harrogate sit top of the table with maximum points and a goal difference of plus five. Barrow? Bottom two, no points, one goal scored, four conceded. The contrast is stark.
Here's what you need to watch for. Harrogate opened with a 5-2 home demolition of Solihull Moors, then went to Wealdstone and won 3-1 away. That is a team playing with complete confidence, scoring freely in both boxes of the pitch. Barrow, meanwhile, lost at home to AFC Hornchurch and were beaten 2-0 at Hartlepool. Their early-season form is genuinely worrying.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just two recently relegated sides finding their feet. The head-to-head record tells a deeper story here. Harrogate have won five of their last six meetings with Barrow. Barrow's only win in recent history came back in August 2022. This is a genuine psychological edge, and it matters.
Here's the surprising stat casual fans will miss. In their last seven head-to-head encounters across all competitions, only one match produced more than two total goals. This is a tight, scrappy rivalry by nature. Yet Harrogate are currently averaging four goals per game this season. Something has to give.
My read on this tactically is simple. Harrogate's attacking momentum will be too much for a Barrow defence already shipping goals. Barrow's best hope is grinding it low and slow, making it ugly. But Harrogate have too much confidence right now to let that happen at home.
For bettors, the value sits in a few places. Harrogate to win at 2.05 looks genuinely fair given this form and head-to-head dominance. The draw at 3.40 is too short considering how poor Barrow have been. I'd also look seriously at Harrogate to score over 1.5 goals, given they've netted three or more in three straight competitive outings.
My bold prediction. Harrogate win 3-0. Clean sheet, clinical finishing, another statement performance at the top of the table.
Get your popcorn ready. The league leaders are about to put on a show.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Belshaw | England | 35 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 83 |
| W. Burrell | England | 36 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| G. Thomson | England | 34 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| J. Muldoon | England | 37 | Attacker | 178 | 69 |
| M. Bennett | England | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 64 |
| B. Morris | England | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 71 |
| B. Fox | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| M. Oxley | England | 35 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 73 |
| L. Sutton | England | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| C. McAleny | England | 34 | Midfielder | 178 | 78 |
| L. Cass | England | 26 | Defender | 186 | 74 |
| T. Bradbury | England | 28 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| Thomas Daniel Hill | England | 23 | Midfielder | ||
| Z. Asare | England | 25 | Defender | 176 | 78 |
| R. Smith | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Evans | England | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 64 |
| E. Taylor | England | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Faulkner | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Slater | England | 21 | Defender | 182 | 74 |
| Tom Cursons | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Walker | England | 29 | Attacker | 179 | 63 |
| B. Whitfield | England | 30 | Midfielder | 165 | 62 |
| D. Worrall | England | 36 | Midfielder | 183 | 71 |
| R. Booty | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| R. Harper | England | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| T. Barkhuizen | England | 33 | Attacker | 179 | 72 |
| C. Mahoney | England | 29 | Attacker | 175 | 67 |
| J. Earing | England | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 80 |
| M. Williams | Wales | 30 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| J. Gordon | England | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| E. Newby | England | 30 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| I. Cameron | Scotland | 26 | Attacker | 190 | 75 |
| B. Jackson | England | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| B. Winterbottom | England | 25 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| S. Smith | Wales | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| Lewis Shipley | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Smith | Scotland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Isaac Andrew Fletcher | England | 24 | Attacker | 194 | 87 |
| W. Stanway | England | 25 | Goalkeeper | 193 | n/a |
| M. Adu-Poku | England | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Harrogate Town vs Barrow match odds
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