2020–21 Barrow A.F.C. season explained

Club:	Barrow
Season:	2020–21
Manager:	David Dunn (until 13 December)^[1] Michael Jolley (23 December to 21 February)^[2] ^[3]
Chairman:	Paul Hornby
Stadium:	Holker Street
League:	League Two
League Result:	21st
Cup1:	FA Cup
Cup1 Result:	First round
Cup2:	EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:	First round
Cup3:	EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:	Group stage
League Topscorer:	Scott Quigley (14 goals)
Season Topscorer:	Scott Quigley (14 goals)
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Prevseason:	2019–20
Nextseason:	2021–22

The 2020–21 season is Barrow's 119th year in existence and their first season in League Two having gained promotion from the National League in 2020 ending a 48 year exile from the Football League.^[4] Along with League Two, the club will also participate in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.

Transfers

Transfers in

Date	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Fee
20 July 2020					Free transfer	^[5]
20 July 2020					Free transfer	^[6]
20 July 2020					Free transfer	^[7]
29 July 2020					Undisclosed	^[8]
31 July 2020					Undisclosed	^[9]
2 August 2020					Free transfer	^[10]
4 August 2020					Free transfer	^[11]
3 September 2020					Free transfer	^[12]
4 September 2020					Free transfer	^[13]
12 September 2020					Free transfer	^[14]
17 September 2020			Scott Moloney		Free transfer	^[15]
1 October 2020					Free transfer	^[16]
5 October 2020					Free transfer	^[17]
8 October 2020					Free transfer	^[18]
28 October 2020					Free transfer	^[19]
18 January 2021					Undisclosed	^[20]
19 January 2021					Free transfer	^[21]
28 January 2021					Free transfer	^[22]
2 February 2021					Undisclosed	^[23]
23 March 2021				Unattached	Free transfer	^[24]

Loans in

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Date until
28 August 2020					1 February 2021	^[25] ^[26]
16 October 2020					5 January 2021	^[27]
14 January 2021					End of season	^[28]
18 January 2021					End of season	^[29]
18 January 2021					End of season	^[30]
22 January 2021					End of season	^[31]
2 February 2021					End of season	^[32]

Loans out

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Date until
2 October 2020					3 January 2021	^[33]
3 October 2020					End of season	^[34]
24 October 2020					1 January 2021	^[35]
28 January 2021					End of season	^[36]
1 March 2021					End of season	^[37] ^[38]

Transfers out

Date	Position	Nationality	Name	To	Fee
1 July 2020					Released	^[39] ^[40]
1 July 2020			Josh Granite		Released	^[41]
1 July 2020					Released	^[42]
1 July 2020			Jonathan Saltmer		Released	^[43]
1 July 2020					Released	^[44]
1 July 2020				Unattached	Released
20 July 2020					Undisclosed	^[45]
3 January 2021				Unattached	Released	^[46]
1 February 2021					Released	^[47]
24 March 2021						^[48]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2020–21 EFL League Two.

Matches

The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 21 August.^{[49] [50]}

FA Cup

See main article: 2020–21 FA Cup.

The draw for the first round was made on Monday 26, October.^[51]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2020–21 EFL Cup.

The first round draw was made on 18 August, live on Sky Sports, by Paul Merson.^[52]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2020–21 EFL Trophy.

The regional group stage draw was confirmed on 18 August.^[53]

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Last updated 10 May 2021.

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! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders|-

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders|-

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards|}

Top scorers

Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by squad number when total goals are equal.

Last updated 10 May 2021.

width=60		width=60	Position	width=80	Nationality	width=60		width=180	Player	width=100	EFL League Two	width=80	EFL Cup	width=80	EFL Trophy	width=80	FA Cup	width=80	Total
1	FW		9	Scott Quigley	15	0	0	0	15
2	DF		3	Patrick Brough	6	0	0	0	6
	MF		11	Josh Kay	6	0	0	0	6
3	FW		20	Dior Angus	4	0	1	0	5
4	FW		33	Luke James	3	0	0	0	3
5	DF		5	Matthew Platt	2	0	0	0	2
	MF		8	Mike Jones	2	0	0	0	2
	MF		16	Tom Beadling	2	0	0	0	2
	MF		25	Harrison Biggins	2	0	0	0	2
6	DF		2	Connor Brown	1	0	0	0	1
	MF		4	Jason Taylor	0	0	1	0	1
	DF		6	Sam Hird	1	0	0	0	1
	MF		10	Lewis Hardcastle	1	0	0	0	1
	DF		14	James Jones	1	0	0	0	1
	DF		22	Tom Davies	1	0	0	0	1
	DF		27	Bradley Barry	1	0	0	0	1
	MF		28	Chris Taylor	1	0	0	0	1
	DF		31	Bobby Thomas	1	0	0	0	1
	MF		36	Jamie Devitt	1	0	0	0	1
	FW		39	Calvin Andrew	1	0	0	0	1
Own goals					1	0	0	0	0
	TOTALS				53	0	2	0	55

Cleansheets

Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by squad number when total cleansheets are equal.

Last updated 10 May 2021.

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1
	GK		1	Joel Dixon	9	1	1	0	11
2
	GK		12	Josh Lillis	0	0	0	1	1
TOTALS					9	1	1	1	12

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitive matches.

Last updated 10 May 2021.

Position	Nationality	Number	Name	League Two		EFL Cup		EFL Trophy		FA Cup		Total
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DF		2	Connor Brown	5	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	7	1
MF		25	Harrison Biggins	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1
DF		6	Sam Hird	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	1
MF		11	Josh Kay	12	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	13	0
MF		16	Tom Beadling	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
DF		3	Patrick Brough	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
FW		9	Scott Quigley	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
DF		27	Bradley Barry	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
DF		5	Matthew Platt	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
DF		24	Kgosi Nthle	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5	0
MF		8	Mike Jones	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
MF		28	Chris taylor	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	4	0
DF		31	Bobby Thomas	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
MF		42	Ollie Banks	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
GK		1	Joel Dixon	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
MF		7	Callum Gribbin	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	0
MF		10	Lewis Hardcastle	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
DF		14	James Jones	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
DF		18	Yoan Zouma	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
FW		20	Dior Angus	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
MF		4	Jason Taylor	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
DF		19	Scott Wilson	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
DF		22	Tom Davies	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
DF		29	Neal Eardley	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
DF		32	Dion Donohue	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
FW		33	Luke James	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
FW		39	Calvin Andrew	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
			TOTALS	87	3	2	0	4	0	3	0	96	3

Notes and References

1. News: Moore . Andy . 13 December 2020 . David Dunn leaves Barrow just five months after move from Blackpool . . 14 December 2020.
2. News: 23 December 2020 . Michael Jolley: Barrow appoint former Grimsby Town boss as manager . . 23 December 2020.
3. Web site: 21 February 2021 . Barrow AFC Club Statement: Michael Jolley . 30 April 2021 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
4. News: 17 June 2020 . Barrow promoted back to English Football League after National League vote . BBC Sport . 30 April 2021.
5. News: Wright . Matt . 20 July 2020 . Midfielder Tom Beadling joins hometown club Barrow AFC to complete hat-trick of new signings . . 20 July 2020.
6. News: Wright . Matt . 20 July 2020 . Midfielder Luke James signs for Barrow AFC to begin second spell with the club . The Mail . 20 July 2020.
7. News: Wright . Matt . 20 July 2020 . Carlisle United midfielder Mike Jones moves across Cumbria to sign for Barrow AFC . The Mail . 20 July 2020.
8. Web site: 29 July 2020 . Matty Platt Is A Bluebird! . 29 July 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 3 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200803092306/https://www.barrowafc.com/matty-platt-is-a-bluebird/ . dead .
9. Web site: 31 July 2020 . Bluebirds Capture James Jones! . 31 July 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 3 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200803093759/https://www.barrowafc.com/bluebirds-capture-james-jones/ . dead .
10. News: Barrow sign ex-Blades midfielder Gribbin . 2 August 2020 . BBC Sport . 2 August 2020.
11. Web site: 4 August 2020 . Bobby Burns Is A Bluebird! . 4 August 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. .
12. Web site: Kgosi Ntlhe Signs For Bluebirds . 3 September 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 3 September 2020.
13. Web site: Barrow Complete Signing Of Scott Wilson . 4 September 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 4 September 2020.
14. Web site: Josh Lillis Joins As Player Coach . 12 September 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 12 September 2020.
15. Web site: 17 September 2020 . Barrow Complete Signing Of Scott Moloney . 17 September 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
16. Web site: Barrow Complete Signing Of Yoan Zouma . 1 October 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 1 October 2020.
17. Web site: Barrow Complete Signing Of Chris Taylor . 5 October 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 5 October 2020.
18. Web site: Baker-Richardson Seals Bluebirds Move . 8 October 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 8 October 2020.
19. News: David Dunn's joy as Dimitri Sea joins Bluebirds . The Mail . 28 October 2020.
20. Web site: 18 January 2021 . Ollie Banks Pens Deal With Barrow . 18 January 2021 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
21. News: Colman . Jon . 19 January 2021 . Former Carlisle United star Devitt signs for Barrow . . 19 January 2021.
22. Web site: 28 January 2021 . Dion Donohue Joins The Bluebirds . 28 January 2021 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
23. Web site: 2 February 2021 . Ndjoli completes Barrow switch . 2 February 2021 . afcb.co.uk . AFC Bournemouth.
24. Web site: 23 March 2021 . Barrow Complete Signing Of Calvin Andrew . 23 March 2021 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
25. Web site: 28 August 2020 . Biggins joins Barrow on loan . 28 August 2020 . fleetwoodtownfc.com . Fleetwood Town F.C..
26. Web site: 1 February 2021 . Biggins recalled from loan spell at Barrow . 1 February 2021 . fleetwoodtownfc.com . Fleetwood Town F.C..
27. Web site: 16 October 2020 . Jayden Reid Joins Bluebirds On Loan . 16 October 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
28. Web site: 14 January 2021 . Neal Eardley Joins Barrow On Loan . 14 January 2021 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
29. Web site: Dan Bramall Joins Barrow On Loan . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 18 January 2021. 18 January 2021.
30. Web site: Tom Davies completes loan switch to Barrow AFC . bristolrovers.co.uk . Bristol Rovers F.C. . 18 January 2021. 18 January 2021.
31. Web site: Burnley Starlet Joins Barrow On Loan . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 22 January 2021. 22 January 2021.
32. Web site: Mace Goodridge Joins Barrow On Loan . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 2 February 2021. 2 February 2021.
33. News: 2 October 2020 . Morgan heads to FC United on loan . The Mail . 2 October 2020.
34. News: 3 October 2020. Bobby Burns: Glentoran sign NI U21 international on loan from Barrow . BBC Sport. 4 October 2020.
35. Web site: Hindle Makes South Shields Loan Move . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 24 October 2020.
36. Web site: Baker-Richardson Makes Barnet Loan Move . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 29 January 2021. 28 January 2021.
37. Web site: Yoan Zouma Makes Altrincham Loan Move . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 2 March 2021. 1 March 2021.
38. Web site: Yoan loan extended . altrinchamfc.com . Altrincham F.C. . 3 April 2021. 3 April 2021. John. Edwards.
39. Web site: Released & Retained List . 9 July 2020 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 6 July 2020 . 9 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200709183454/https://www.barrowafc.com/released-retained-list/ . dead .
40. Web site: Elsdon joins Blyth Spartans . 9 July 2020 . blythspartans.com . Blyth Spartans F.C. . 9 July 2020.
41. News: Wright . Matt . 2 August 2020 . Former Barrow AFC captain Josh Granite signs for Buxton . The Mail . 2 August 2020.
42. Web site: Mail . Harry . 6 December 2020 . Ex-Football League striker snapped up by National League side . 30 April 2021 . The 72 . en.
43. Web site: Quakers sign keeper Johnny Saltmer . 12 September 2020 . darlingtonfc.co.uk . Darlington F.C. . 12 September 2020.
44. Web site: Penn lands goalkeeper . 2 October 2020 . harriers.co.uk . Kidderminster Harriers F.C. . 2 October 2020.
45. News: Rooney joins Stockport from Barrow . 20 July 2020 . BBC Sport . 20 July 2020.
46. Web site: 3 January 2021 . Jack Hindle Makes Barrow Departure . 12 January 2021 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
47. Web site: 1 February 2021 . Dior Angus Leaves To Join Wrexham . 1 February 2021 . barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C..
48. Web site: Club Statement: Lewis Hardcastle . 24 March 2021. barrowafc.com . Barrow A.F.C. . 24 March 2021.
49. News: Sky Bet League Two fixtures 2020/21 . 21 August 2020 . . 21 August 2020.
50. News: 1 September 2020 . Barrow Fixture List . BBC Sport . 1 September 2020.
51. Web site: 26 October 2020 . EFL League One And Two Clubs Join Emirates FA Cup After Monday’s first round Draw . 28 October 2020 . thefa.com . The FA.
52. Web site: 18 August 2020 . Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 18 August 2020 . English Football League.
53. Web site: 18 August 2020 . EFL Trophy Regional Groups confirmed . 18 August 2020 . English Football League.