Carlisle United continue their hunt for a first win under Mark Hughes as they visit rivals Barrow AFC in the Cumbrian Derby.
League Two
Our Three Predictions For Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
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- Prediction 1 – Both Teams To Score – 20/21
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- Prediction 2 – Under 2.5 Goals Scored – 23/20
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- Prediction 3 – Both Teams To Score – 10/11
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First Prediction For Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United – Both Teams To Score – 20/21
Carlisle may be struggling for goals right now, having failed to score in their last three games, but this is a fixture they tend to deliver in. They have scored in all but one of their League Two fixtures against Barrow and still remain unbeaten against The Bluebirds since they first played each other in this competition back in 2020. Andy Whing’s side have been scoring well despite being shut out in their last game against Crewe Alexandra but have found the net frequently against lower-table sides, with a 3-0 win over Gillingham and scoring twice in their loss to Cheltenham Town. Both teams are capable of scoring in the match.
Second Prediction For Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 23/20
As mentioned, Barrow have been very strong against lower-table sides this season with their goal-scoring under Whing with the 3-0 win against Gillingham and even against the promotion chasers such as Grimsby Town. Carlisle meanwhile have been blown away in a few matches, most prominently against Swindon Town with their 5-1 defeat but under Mark Hughes have largely been in tight, low-scoring matches. It will be tight as to whether they can reach the target, but if they do it will be down to defensive errors rather than offensive brilliance.
Third Prediction For Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United- Barrow AFC To Win – 10/11
With Carlisle’s form and Barrow picking up some good results in recent weeks, this might be the chance for The Bluebirds to finally get one over on their rivals in the league. This will be a feisty affair either way and is finely poised but the home advantage that Barrow has could push them over the line. United have picked up three wins on the road all season all of which have come after November.
Best Odds For Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
| Bookmaker | Barrow AFC | Draw | Carlisle United |
| Betarno | 87/100 | 85/40 | 13/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 10/11 | 9/4 | 11/4 |
| Myriadplay | 4/5 | 11/5 | 14/5 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Barrow AFC come into the match following a tough defeat away to Crewe Alexandra, continuing their terrible away form across the season. The Railwaymen dusted aside The Bluebirds with ease, handing them their second straight loss after losing to Cheltenham Town. They did have some good performances across recent weeks, with wins against MK Dons and Gillingham as they enter this game in 18th place and are 11 points above Morecambe in the relegation zone.
Carlisle United are still searching for their first three points under Mark Hughes since the former Bradford City boss took over four matches ago. So far they have lost twice and drawn twice, with the two most recent games being goalless affairs against Colchester United and Gillingham. The Blues have won just once in 2025 after beating Fleetwood Town away under former boss Mike Williamson. They enter the match on Thursday rooted to the bottom of the table, and should they win by a margin of four goals, will overtake Morecambe but still would remain two points adrift of safety.
Carlisle United have been dominant against Barrow in this fixture’s history and have not lost to Barrow in the league since their first encounter back in October 2020. The Bluebirds have triumphed just once back in 2022, with a 2-0 win in the EFL Trophy. Carlisle have won the last four games in a row by a margin of 9-2.
Confrontation
Where To Watch Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
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- Location: Holker Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5UW
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- Date: February 27th, 2025
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This game is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HD, with kick-off at 8 pm.
Probable Lineups For Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League Two clash?
Predicted Barrow AFC Lineup
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- Lineup: Farman; Foley, Canavan, Vassell; Newby, Gotts, Williams, Jackson; Spence, Whitfield, Smith
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- Injured/Suspended:
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- Manager: Mark Hughes
Media Centre – News About Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
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- Manager: Mark Hughes
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Media Centre – News About Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
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- Manager: Mark Hughes
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Media Centre – News About Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
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- Manager: Andrew Whing
Predicted Carlisle United Lineup
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- Lineup: Breeze; Davies, Lavelle, Thomas, Harper; Guy, McGeouch; Wearne, Embleton, Harris; Dennis
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- Injured/Suspended: Williams, Jones, Kelly, Wyke
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- Manager: Mark Hughes
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Media Centre – News About Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
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- Manager: Andrew Whing
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Predicted Carlisle United Lineup
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- Lineup: Breeze; Davies, Lavelle, Thomas, Harper; Guy, McGeouch; Wearne, Embleton, Harris; Dennis
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- Injured/Suspended: Williams, Jones, Kelly, Wyke
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- Manager: Mark Hughes
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Media Centre – News About Barrow AFC vs Carlisle United
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- Manager: Andrew Whing
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Predicted Carlisle United Lineup
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- Lineup: Breeze; Davies, Lavelle, Thomas, Harper; Guy, McGeouch; Wearne, Embleton, Harris; Dennis
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- Injured/Suspended: Williams, Jones, Kelly, Wyke
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- Manager: Mark Hughes
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