The England National League is about to get more exciting as Worthing faces Barrow on 12.09.2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Boston United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8/8 | 7 |
| 16 | Worthing | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11/12 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Halifax Town | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9/10 | 6 |
| 18 | Barrow | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8/9 | 5 |
| 19 | Tamworth | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12/16 | 5 |
Worthing vs Barrow Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | AFC Fylde | Worthing | 05.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League | Worthing | Boreham Wood | 31.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| National League | Tamworth | Worthing | 28.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| National League | Worthing | Wealdstone | 22.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League Cup | Worthing | West Ham United U21 | 18.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League | Worthing | Forest Green | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League | Carlisle | Worthing | 08.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Worthing | Horsham | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Worthing | Brighton U21 | 28.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Enfield Town | Worthing | 24.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | Barrow | Sutton Utd | 05.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League | Kidderminster Harriers | Barrow | 31.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League | Barrow | Yeovil Town | 28.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League | Harrogate Town | Barrow | 22.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| 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 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Worthing VS Barrow
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Worthing vs Barrow
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Worthing vs Barrow
htmlTwo sides scrapping for survival in the National League. That's the story here. Worthing against Barrow is exactly the kind of fixture that defines early-season nervousness, and right now, neither of these clubs can afford to slip further down that table.
Worthing sit 16th with seven points from six games. Barrow are just below them in 18th with five. Two points separate these teams. That gap feels both small and enormous at this stage of the season.
Here's what you need to watch for — and this is the detail most casual fans will overlook. Worthing have been extraordinarily open at both ends. They've scored 11 goals in six National League games but conceded 12. That's a side that plays on the edge. Barrow aren't much tighter, shipping nine while scoring eight. Put these two together and you have a match that screams goals.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just a boring relegation scrap. The data tells a different story. Worthing's recent form shows a 2-2 draw at AFC Fylde and a 2-3 home defeat to Boreham Wood. They're creating chances but leaking goals at an alarming rate. Barrow, meanwhile, bounced back brilliantly with a 3-0 home win over Sutton United after a poor run. Momentum is shifting their way.
Here's my insider observation. Barrow were relegated from League Two last season and clearly retain some of that higher-level quality. They looked sharper when playing at home with structure behind them. Worthing, newly promoted from the National League South, are still finding their feet against this level of opposition. That experience gap could matter hugely.
The odds have this perfectly split at 2.60 each way. I think that's wrong. Barrow represent genuine value here. They're the fresher side coming off a dominant win, and Worthing's defensive instability away from home has been telling.
For the bettors among you, Over 2.5 goals looks the standout market. Both teams combining for 39 goals in just 12 league games between them is not a coincidence. I'd also watch the Both Teams to Score market — it has landed in four of Worthing's last six competitive fixtures.
My bold prediction? Barrow win 2-1, with the decisive goal coming in the second half as Worthing chase the game and leave space behind. Mark it down.
Saturday cannot come soon enough. This one has drama written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Robinson | England | 39 | Attacker | 170 cm | 70 kg |
| O. Pearce | England | 31 | Attacker | 174 cm | n/a |
| Joan Luque | Spain | 34 | Attacker | 186 cm | 80 kg |
| B. Dolaghan | England | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Luer | England | 31 | Attacker | 180 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Adeyemi | Türkiye | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Starkey | England | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Odei Martin | Spain | 29 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| R. Livesey-Austin | England | 21 | Defender | 174 cm | n/a |
| Lee Seok-Jae | Korea Republic | 23 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| M. Jammeh | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Rye | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Parsons | England | 34 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Lyons-Foster | England | 29 | Defender | 183 cm | 78 kg |
| J. Felix | England | 26 | Defender | 162 cm | 58 kg |
| D. Fage | France | 27 | Defender | 178 cm | 70 kg |
| R. Rees | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Jeanes | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Starkey | England | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Faal | England | 29 | Attacker | 196 cm | 81 kg |
| 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 |
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