Take a look at everything you need to know ahead of this evening's League Two action at The Peninsula Stadium.
Salford City v Barrow
Tuesday 16th February 2021, 7pm
The Peninsula Stadium
Sky Bet League Two
In Opposition
Salford City enjoyed a confidence boosting win over league-leaders Cambridge United last time out as The U’s were beaten 4-1 at The Peninsula Stadium a week ago.
The Ammies convinced Richie Wellens to leave Swindon Town in November to help spearhead their efforts to win promotion to League One and last week’s victory keeps them right in the frame.
Ambitions at the club need little explaining and Wellens – who won the division with The Robins last term – is tasked with the responsibility of taking them to the next level as quickly as possible.
Prior to the destruction of Cambridge, City had actually been going through a period of inconsistent results having won just one of their six games since the turn of the year.
However, they remain in ninth place ahead of tonight’s game and the congested nature of the table means another victory could see them knocking on the door of the automatic promotion spots.
One To Watch
Ian Henderson moved in to double figures for the season when he scored twice in Salford City’s brilliant 4-1 win over Cambridge United last time out.
The veteran front man is City’s top scorer so far this season and if he can continue his recent form during the run-in then The Ammies could yet have a big say in the promotion picture.
Signed from Rochdale during the summer, Henderson’s acquisition has proved a shrewd one and he’s started every league game for the club this season.
Head To Head
Tonight’s game will be just the fourth time the two clubs have met in competitive action and Salford City have the slight edge having won two of the previous encounters.
The sides first shared a division in 2018/19 when both results went with home advantage in the National League but The Ammies ran out 1-0 winners at The Progression Solicitors Stadium earlier this season thanks to Ash Hunter’s spectacular strike.
Referee
Trevor Kettle will referee his first Barrow game of the season tonight when he’s on the whistle for our League Two encounter with Salford City.
The experienced official is now into his 18th season on the EFL list of referees and is among the most well known and respected on the circuit.
Kettle has overseen 21 fixtures across the competitions so far this term, his most recent appointment coming on Saturday when he saw Bolton Wanderers earn a 1-0 win over Stevenage.
Betting
Salford City have been installed as 4/5 favourites to take three points tonight, with Barrow rated a 16/5 shot for victory and the draw priced up at 5/2 with our friends at Sky Bet.
Click here now to take a look at Sky Bet’s range of odds on this evening’s action.
Live Streaming
Match Passes to watch Saturday’s game live on iFollow Barrow are now available – fans are reminded that Season Ticket holders do not get free access to away games.
Fans in the UK can buy a Match Pass to watch the action now priced at £10, while overseas supporters pay £7.
We would remind supporters that commentary attached to the live stream this evening will be provided by the home team, with BBC Radio Cumbria unable to travel due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Click here now to buy your Match Pass for tonight’s game.
Live Commentary
We will also provide an audio commentary of the game as we link up with Salford City for their live coverage, due to BBC Radio Cumbria being prevented from travelling due to COVID-19 restrictions.
You can purchase an Audio Match Pass for £2.50, an Audio Monthly Pass for £4.49 or sign-up for Audio Season Pass which provides all live commentary and video news for just £45.