Salford City vs Barrow. Sky Bet League Two.
Moor Lane.
Salford City 5
- C Hendry (26th minute, 67th minute)
- C McAleny (57th minute)
- M Smith (77th minute, 86th minute)
Barrow 3
- C Stockton (42nd minute, 90th minute)
- T Warren (47th minute)
Saturday 17 February 2024 18:29, UK
Karl Robinson’s unbeaten start to life as Salford boss continued with an entertaining 5-3 victory over Barrow.
The Ammies continued their resurgence as they made it eight league games without defeat - their best run since April 2022.
Callum Hendry handed the hosts the advantage in spectacular fashion, drilling a bouncing ball from range into the far corner.
Shortly before the interval, Cole Stockton levelled the proceedings when he guided a delightful curling effort beyond Alex Cairns.
Tyrell Warren completed the turnaround immediately after the restart when he nodded in Robbie Gotts' enticing corner.
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But another twist in the story followed, with Salford deservedly equalising through a smart Conor McAleny finish before the hour mark.
With the wind in their sails, Salford restored their advantage when Hendry struck his second of the afternoon via a deflection.
And there was still time for a late Matt Smith double as he notched his 20th and 21st league goals of the season.
Stockton added a late consolation, but his brace could not prevent Barrow from falling to a third successive defeat.
