A Brief History of Barrow AFC
A Brief Club History by Phil Yelland
Chapter 11: The Best Season Ever
The 2009-10 season saw the club scale new heights. The team consolidated its place in Blue square premier but in cup competitions, the club again made its mark.
For the first time since leaving the Football League in 1972, the club reached the F.A. Cup 3rd Round for the second successive season. This time they were rewarded with a trip to Premiership side Sunderland where again the team put up a creditable performance in losing 3-0. However, 20 years on form winning the F.A. Trophy Final, the club again reached Wembley after wins over Kettering Town, Maidenhead United, Gateshead, York City and Salisbury City. Their opponents in the Final were Blue Square Premier champions Stevenage Borough and Barrow turned the tables winning 2-1 after extra time with goals from Lee McEvilly and Jason Walker. It was a remarkable end to another roller coaster campaign.
