Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Barrow 7th with 75 points, York City 21st with 50, 25 apart. The last five rounds placed York City 9th in the league for form — higher than their 21st in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.2/1.52 for York City and 1.57/1.15 for Barrow (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
York City were winless in 7. York City had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Barrow, 10.
The venue was Bootham Crescent, with room for 8,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, York City led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
York City: Amari Morgan-Smith (21'), Sean Newton (90') · Barrow: J. Williams (74')
Key stats
Possession: York City 52% · Barrow 48% · Total shots: 4-1 · On target: 4-1 · Corners: 5-3