2022–23 Barrow A.F.C. season explained

Club:Barrow
Season:2022–23
Chairman:Paul Hornby
Manager:Pete Wild
Stadium:Holker Street
League:League Two
League Result:9th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Second round
League Topscorer:Josh Gordon (15)
Season Topscorer:Josh Gordon (15)
Highest Attendance:4,622
Lowest Attendance:2,281
Average Attendance:3,700
Largest Win:4-0 vs Crawley Town
Largest Loss:5-0 vs Stevenage
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 Barrow A.F.C. season was the 122nd edition of the football club and the club's third consecutive season in League Two. Outside the league, they contested the 2022–23 FA Cup, the 2022–23 EFL Cup and the 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
23 June 2022 Undisclosed [1]
27 June 2022 Free Transfer [2]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [3]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [4]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [5]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [6]
21 July 2022 Free Transfer [7]
2 August 2022 Free Transfer [8]
4 August 2022 Free Transfer [9]
8 August 2022 Free Transfer [10]
22 August 2022 Free Transfer [11]
1 January 2023 Undisclosed [12]
5 January 2023 Free Transfer [13]
31 January 2023 Undisclosed [14]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
11 June 2022 Mutual Consent [15] [16]
30 June 2022 Free Transfer [17]
30 June 2022 Released [18]
30 June 2022 Released [19]
30 June 2022 Released [20]
30 June 2022 Rejected Contract [21] [22]
30 June 2022 Released
30 June 2022 Released [23]
4 July 2022 Free Transfer [24]
15 July 2022 Undisclosed [25]
28 July 2022 Free Transfer [26]
27 September 2022 Mutual Consent [27] [28]
31 January 2023 Buxton' Mutual Consent [29] [30]
3 March 2023 Mutual Consent [31] [32]
10 March 2023 Free Transfer [33]
22 March 2023 Undisclosed [34]

Loans in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromOn loan untilRef
23 June 2022 End of Season [35]
12 July 2022 End of Season [36]
14 January 2023 End of Season [37]

Loans out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toOn loan untilRef
8 July 2022 30 August 2022 [38]
9 August 2022 18 January 2023 [39] [40]
20 August 2022 20 September 2022 [41]
29 October 2022 3 January 2023 [42]
29 December 2022 End of Season [43]
6 January 2023 End of Season [44]
20 January 2023 17 February 2023 [45]
1 February 2023 End of Season [46]
6 February 2023 End of Season [47]
10 February 2023 Pawel Zuk 10 March 2023 [48]
24 February 2023 24 March 2023 [49]
2 March 2023 End of Season [50]

Pre-season and friendlies

On May 26, Barrow announced their first pre-season fixture, against South Shields.[51] Four days later, a trip to Witton Albion was added to the schedule.[52] A third away friendly fixture, against Holker Old Boys was also confirmed.[53] Shortly followed by a fourth, against Ashton United.[54] On June 9, a home pre-season fixture against Fleetwood Town was confirmed.[55] A second home pre-season match against fellow League Two side Salford City was later added to the calendar.[56] The finalised schedule was announced with the addition of Penrith.[57]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2022–23 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.[58]

FA Cup

See main article: 2022–23 FA Cup.

Barrow were drawn at home to Mansfield Town in the first round.[59]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Cup.

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

On 20 June, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Barrow with Carlisle United and Fleetwood Town.[60] In the second round, Barrow were drawn away to Bolton Wanderers.[61]

Notes and References

  1. News: Richie Bennett Returns To Barrow . 23 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 23 June 2022.
  2. News: Barrow Land Centre Back Ray . 27 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 27 June 2022.
  3. News: Barrow Sign Midfielder Foley . 21 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 21 June 2022.
  4. News: Bluebirds Complete Deal For Solomon Nwabuokei . 14 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 14 June 2022.
  5. News: Barrow Snap Up Tyrell Warren . 20 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 20 June 2022.
  6. News: Barrow Win Race To Sign Billy Waters . 9 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 9 June 2022.
  7. News: Barrow Make Move For Ben Whitfield . 21 July 2022 . Barrow AFC . 21 July 2022.
  8. News: Barrow Land Benni Smales-Braithwaite . 2 August 2022 . Barrow AFC . 2 August 2022.
  9. News: Barrow Lock Up Left Back Myles . 4 August 2022 . Barrow AFC . 4 August 2022.
  10. News: Barrow Sign Centre Forward Moyo . 10 August 2022 . Barrow AFC . 8 August 2022.
  11. News: Barrow Sign Defender Paweł Żuk . 22 August 2022 . Barrow AFC . 22 August 2022.
  12. News: Elliot Newby Returns To Barrow . 3 January 2023 . Barrow AFC . 1 January 2023.
  13. News: Barrow Seal Feely Deal . 5 January 2023 . Barrow AFC . 5 January 2023.
  14. News: Barrow Make Deadline Day Move For Ged Garner . 31 January 2023 . Barrow AFC . 31 January 2023.
  15. News: Offrande Zanzala Leaves The Bluebirds . 12 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 11 June 2022.
  16. News: Offrande Zanzala becomes signing number six! . 21 June 2022 . Newport County AFC . 21 June 2022.
  17. News: Banks re-joins Spireites . 10 July 2022 . Chesterfield FC . 1 July 2022.
  18. News: Wanderers Sign Beadling . 6 July 2022 . Western Sydney Wanderers FC . 1 July 2022.
  19. News: Jones becomes 12th summer signing . 29 September 2022 . Chesterfield FC . 2 August 2022 . 29 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220929132305/https://chesterfield-fc.co.uk/club-news/jones-becomes-12-summer-signing . dead .
  20. News: Kgosi Ntlhe rejoins the Iron . 29 September 2022 . Scunthorpe United FC . 12 July 2022.
  21. News: Bluebirds Confirm Retained List . 13 May 2022 . Barrow AFC . 13 May 2022.
  22. News: Matt Platt Seals Bradford City Switch . 23 May 2022 . Barrow AFC . 23 May 2022.
  23. News: Welcome, George Williams! . 29 September 2022 . Boreham Wood FC . 14 July 2022.
  24. News: Forward pair sign on for new season . 10 July 2022 . York City FC . 4 July 2022.
  25. News: Remeao Hutton Makes Swindon Town Move . 15 July 2022 . Barrow AFC . 15 July 2022.
  26. News: Welcome Back, James, And Here Comes Alex . 28 July 2022 . Altrincham FC . 28 July 2022.
  27. News: John Rooney Departs The Bluebirds . 28 September 2022 . Barrow AFC . 27 September 2022.
  28. News: Rooney Signs For Latics . 29 September 2022 . Oldham Athletic AFC . 27 September 2022.
  29. News: Connor Brown Departs The Bluebirds . 31 January 2023 . Barrow AFC . 31 January 2023.
  30. Buxton_FC . 1621554259891208192. Career Change.. 8 March 2023 . 3 February 2023 . Buxton . FC.
  31. News: Jordan Stevens Departs Barrow . 3 March 2023 . Barrow AFC . 3 March 2023.
  32. News: Jordan Stevens signs in Somerset . 3 March 2023 . Yeovil Town FC . 3 March 2023.
  33. Web site: New Signing Myles Kenlock . www.theshots.co.uk. 10 March 2023. 10 March 2023.
  34. Web site: SIGNED Wrexham AFC sign striker Billy Waters from Barrow. www.wrexhamafc.co.uk. 22 March 2023. 22 March 2023.
  35. News: Barrow Seal McClelland Loan Deal . 23 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 23 June 2022.
  36. News: Barrow Seal Loan Deal For Young Blade Neal . 12 July 2022 . Barrow AFC . 12 July 2022.
  37. News: Barrow Sign Young On Loan . 14 January 2023 . Barrow AFC . 14 January 2023.
  38. News: Moloney Makes Guiseley Loan Move . 10 July 2022 . Barrow AFC . 8 July 2022.
  39. News: Joe Grayson Makes Dundee Loan Move . 10 August 2022 . Barrow AFC . 9 August 2022.
  40. News: Joe Grayson Returns To Barrow . 19 January 2023 . Barrow AFC . 18 January 2023.
  41. News: Benni Makes Loan Move . 22 August 2022 . Barrow AFC . 20 August 2022.
  42. News: Former Carlisle United defender Mark Ellis join Torquay United on loan from Barrow AFC . 29 October 2022 . News and Star . 29 October 2022.
  43. News: Moyo Makes Barnet Loan Switch . 31 December 2022 . Barrow AFC . 29 December 2022.
  44. News: Nwabuokei Makes Woking Return . 7 January 2023 . Barrow AFC . 7 January 2023.
  45. News: Benni Signs New Deal . 23 January 2023 . Barrow AFC . 20 January 2023.
  46. News: Grayson Makes County Loan Switch . 2 February 2023 . Barrow AFC . 1 February 2023.
  47. News: Ellis Joins Minstermen On Loan . 6 February 2023 . Barrow AFC . 6 February 2023.
  48. News: Pav Zuk Joins Lancaster City On Loan . 11 February 2023 . Barrow AFC . 10 February 2023.
  49. News: Benni Makes Guiseley Loan Switch . 24 February 2023 . Barrow AFC . 24 February 2023.
  50. News: Bennett Joins The Iron On Loan . 2 March 2023 . Barrow AFC . 2 March 2023.
  51. News: South Shields Friendly Announced . 26 May 2022 . Barrow AFC . 26 May 2022.
  52. News: Witton Trip Added To Pre-Season Schedule . 30 May 2022 . Barrow AFC . 30 May 2022.
  53. News: Barrow To Play Holker Old Boys In Pre-Season . 6 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 6 June 2022.
  54. News: Ashton United Friendly Added To Pre-Season . 7 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 7 June 2022.
  55. News: Bluebirds To Host Fleetwood Town In Pre-Season . 9 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 9 June 2022.
  56. News: Salford City Friendly Announced . 24 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 24 June 2022.
  57. News: Penrith Trip Finalises Pre-Season Schedule . 27 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 27 June 2022.
  58. News: Barrow's 2022/23 League Two Fixtures Revealed . 23 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 23 June 2022.
  59. News: Barrow Set For Mansfield Cup Clash . 18 October 2022 . Barrow AFC . 17 October 2022.
  60. News: Barrow Drawn In Group G For Papa John's Trophy . 20 June 2022 . Barrow AFC . 20 June 2022.
  61. News: Barrow Tasked With Bolton Trip . 14 November 2022 . Barrow AFC . 11 November 2022.