Barrow A.F.C.
Squad
- Simon Grand2014current
Neil Ashton2015current
Otis Khan2015current
Brad Abbott2016current
Connor Brown2018current
Rhys Turner2018current
James Chester2023current- Tom Barkhuizen2025current
Adam Mittercurrent
Adi Yussufcurrent- Andy Brockbankcurrent
- Andy Elliottcurrent
- Andy McGuigancurrent
Asa Hallcurrent- Billy McAdamscurrent
- Bob Colvillecurrent
- Brian Arrowsmithcurrent
Brian Kiddcurrent- Charlie Bellcurrent
Charlie Griffithscurrent
Chris Humphreycurrent- Darren Foremancurrent
- David Johnsoncurrent
Euan Murraycurrent
Jacob Blythcurrent- James Bakercurrent
- Jason Ainsleycurrent
- John McLaughlincurrent
John Rooneycurrent
Kemy Agustiencurrent- Matt Kingsleycurrent
- Myles Andersoncurrent
Nick Andertoncurrent
Paul Bignotcurrent- Paul Bowlescurrent
- Richie Bennettcurrent
Ryan Yatescurrent
Sam Cosgrovecurrent
Shaun Beeleycurrent- Steve Jenningscurrent
Thomas Reidcurrent- Tim Erlandssoncurrent
- Frank McPherson1921–1923
- Percy Smith1921–1922
- Frank Alford1923–1924
- Jack Mew1926–1927
- Alf Agar1927–1928
- Billy Adams1927–1928
- Billy Adams1928–1929
- Harry Beck1928–1928
Jack Crayston1928–1930- Bill Baldwin1931–1932
- Frank Allen1931–1933
- Ted Adams1931–1931
- Bill Allcock1935–1939
- Frank McPherson1937–1937
- Jim Collins1947–1955
- Des Collins1948–1950
- Jimmy Clough1950–1951
Brian Birch1956–1958- Ron Staniforth1959–1961
- Brian Green1960–1961
- Gordon Brown1961–1963
- Stan Howard1961–1964
- Keith Eddy1962–1966
- Ernie Ackerley1963–1964
- Brian Pilkington1965–1967
- Larry Carberry1965–1967
- Alex Alston1966–1967
- Eric Harrison1966–1969
- Fred Else1966–1970
- Colin Appleton1967–1969
- John Rowlands1970–1972
- Terry Caldwell1970–1972
- Eric Harrison1971–1972
Peter Withe1971–1972
Ron Yeats1975–1977- Peter McDonnell1985–1985
- Paul Lodge1986–1986
- Peter McDonnell1986–1992
- Paddy Atkinson1992–1993
Alan Kennedy1993–1994
Mike Marsh1998–1999
Grant Holt1999–1999
Ian Foster1999–2000- Lee Brydon1999–2000
- Grant Holt2001–2001
- Grant Holt2001–2003
- James Cotterill2003–2006
- Neil Campbell2003–2003
Glenn Murray2004–2004
Leo Bertos2005–2005
Andy Bond2006–2010
David Bayliss2007–2011
Mat Bailey2007–2007- Phil Doughty2007–2007
Steve McNulty2007–2009
Tim Deasy2007–2010
David Brown2008–2009
Mark Boyd2008–2011
Paul Black2008–2009
Richard Brodie2008–2008
Jordan Bowery2009–2010
Stuart Tomlinson2009–2010
Craig Clay2010–2010- Mark Halstead2010–2010
- Nick Chadwick2010–2011
Tendayi Darikwa2010–2010
Adam Boyes2011–2013
Andy Ferrell2011–2011- Andy Ferrell2011–2012
Louis Almond2011–2011- Louis Almond2011–2012
Richie Baker2011–2013
Alex Cairns2012–2012
Daniel Rowe2012–2013- Louis Almond2012–2013
Tom Aldred2012–2012- Tom Anderson2012–2013
- Danny O'Donnell2013–2014
Efe Sodje2013–2013
Jamie Allen2013–2014- James Ellison2014–2015
- Johnny Gorman2014–2015
- Phil Marsh2014–2014
- Benjamin van den Broek2015–2016
- Harry Panayiotou2016–2018
- Grant Holt2017–2018
Neal Eardley2021–2021
Barrow A.F.C. is a professional football club based in Barrow-in-Furness, England.
Founded in 1901, Barrow A.F.C. initially played at the Strawberry Ground before moving to Holker Street, where they still play today.
Barrow won the National League title in the 2019-20 season, marking a significant achievement in their recent history.
Biography
Formation and Early Years
Barrow Association Football Club was founded on July 16, 1901, in Barrow-in-Furness, England, initially playing at the Strawberry Ground before moving to various locations including Ainslie Street and Little Park in Roose. The club joined Division Two of the Lancashire Combination in 1903 and achieved promotion to the first division by 1908. In 1921, Barrow became a founding member of the Football League Third Division North, marking a significant milestone in their history.
Football League Years
Throughout their early years in the Football League, Barrow struggled to find consistent success, with their highest pre-World War II finish being fifth in the 1931-32 season. They were founding members of the Fourth Division in 1958-59, and while they faced challenges in league play, they enjoyed notable FA Cup moments, including a record crowd of 16,874 during a match against Swansea Town in 1954. The club's fortunes fluctuated over the decades, with periods of promotion and relegation, reflecting the ups and downs of lower league football.
Recent Achievements
In recent years, Barrow has seen a resurgence, winning the National League title in the 2019-20 season and achieving promotion to the EFL League Two. They have also claimed several honors in lower leagues, including multiple championships in the Northern Premier League and the FA Trophy. As of the 2026-27 season, Barrow competes in the National League, continuing their legacy in English football.
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Career & Clubs
Early history
Barrow were founded on 16 July 1901 at the old Drill Hall (later the Palais) in the Strand, and played initially at the Strawberry Ground before moving to Ainslie Street and Little Park in Roose. The club was elected to Division Two of the Lancashire Combination in 1903, and in 1908 it was promoted to the first division. Barrow moved to Holker Street the following year, where they still play. The club remained in the Lancashire Combination until (and after) the First World War, winning the league championship in 1920–21. The victory preceded the formation of the Football League Third Division North in the 1921–22 season, and Barrow became one of the league's founding members.
Football League years
In their early years as a league club, Barrow were notable for their lack of success. Their highest finish before the Second World War was fifth in the 1931–32 season. In the 1933–34 season, Barrow finished eighth. The club remained in the lowest tier of the Football League when football resumed after the war, and were founding members of Football League Division Four in 1958–59. The 1950s saw greater success in FA Cup competition, however; the club's record crowd of 16,874 watched Barrow draw 2–2 with Swansea Town in the 1953–54 FA Cup. A few years later, it was followed by a third-round tie in the 1958–59 competition against Football League champions Wolverhampton Wanderers at Holker Street. The Wolves, captained by Billy Wright, won 4–2. The late…
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- EFL League Two
- League
- National League
Legacy
Source: League
Fourth Division (level 4) Promoted: 1966–67 National League (level 5) Champions: 2019–20 Conference North (level 6) Champions: 2014–15 Play-off winners: 2008 Northern Premier League Champions: 1983–84, 1988–89, 1997–98 Runners-up: 2002–03 Lancashire Combination Division One Champions: 1920–21 Runners-up: 1913–14, Lancashire Combination Division Two Runners-up: 1904–05, 1910–11 Cup
FA Trophy Winners: 1989–90, 2009–10 Lancashire Senior Cup Winners: 1954–55, 2023–24 Northern Premier League Challenge Cup Runners-up: 1987–88 Northern Premier League President's Cup Winners: 2001–02, 2003–04 Peter Swales Shield Winners: 1984–85 Lancashire Junior Cup Winners: 1980–81
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Identifiers & aliases
Barrow Association Football Club is a professional football club based in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The club competes in the National League in the 2026–27 season, following relegation from EFL League Two.
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