Chesterfield vs Barrow AFC: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 02, 2025 | SMH Group Stadium | England League Two | 15:00 GMT

Chesterfield and Barrow begin their season with a matchup that pits two sides with contrasting ambitions against each other. Chesterfield were defeated by Walsall in last seasons play-offs, they will have aspirations of reaching the top 7 again. Having finished 8th and 9th place respectively in 2023/24 & 2022/23, last seasons 16th place finish was a disappointment for Barrow. Ultimately, it was their away form that let them down, 11 losses and 7 draws from 23 matches on the road is not good enough and will need to be improved this season.

Key Betting Tip: Both teams to score at 1.91 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Chesterfield vs Barrow AFC Predicted Lineups

Chesterfield predicted XI: Boot, Dunkley, Gordon, Lewis, McFadzean, Fleck, Mandeville, Naylor, Stirk, Bonis, Dobra

Barrow predicted XI: Stanway, Canavan, Raglan, Shipley, Booty, Earing, Foley, Jackson, Newby, Cameron, Mahoney

Chesterfield vs Barrow AFC Current League Standings

As mentioned before, Saturday's match is both teams first of the new season.

Chesterfield vs Barrow AFC Head-to-Head Timeline

In the pairs most recent meeting in March of this year, Chesterfield came out on top with a 1-0 victory after a goal from Michael Jacobs.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

March 2025: Barrow AFC 0-1 Chesterfield (League Two)

November 2023: Chesterfield 1-0 Barrow AFC (League Two)

August 2019: Chesterfield 2-2 Barrow AFC (National League)

January 2019: Chesterfield 0-0 Barrow AFC (National League)

August 2018: Barrow AFC 3-2 Chesterfield (National League)

Chesterfield hold the psychological advantage having won the last two meetings between the pair.

Recent Chesterfield and Barrow Matches Analysis

Chesterfield's Last 5 Matches:

Chesterfield 1-4 Sheffield United (Friendly)

Alfreton Town 1-1 Chesterfield (Friendly)

Chesterfield 0-0 Nottingham Forest (Friendly)

Chesterfield 5-0 Burton Albion (Friendly)

Matlock Town 2-1 Chesterfield (Friendly)

Barrow's Last 5 Matches:

Barrow AFC 1-0 Rochdale (Friendly)

Tamworth 0-2 Barrow AFC (Friendly)

Barrow AFC 0-1 Bolton Wanderers (Friendly)

Lancaster City 0-0 Barrow AFC (Friendly)

Huddersfield Town 1-0 Barrow AFC (Friendly)

Chesterfield vs Barrow AFC Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyzes over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Chesterfield vs Barrow AFC Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both teams to score @ 1.91 - Our team of in-house betting tipster have predicted a Real Madrid win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Chesterfield vs Barrow AFC

Tom Naylor (Chesterfield) The experienced midfielder played a key role in Chesterfield's run to the play-offs last year and manager Paul Cook will be hoping for similar this season.

Ben Jackson (Barrow AFC) The 24-year-old has been excellent on Barrow's left side since moving from Huddersfield Town, if they're to improve on their 16th placed finish last season, he will no doubt be key.

Chesterfield vs Barrow AFC Match Facts

Referee: Alan Young - The experienced English referee averages 5 yellow cards per game.

Stadium Information: Memorial Stadium in Bristol provides the venue for this League Two clash. The stadiums capacity is 10,504.

Final Prediction:

Chesterfield 3-1 Barrow AFC