Match Preview | Eagles welcome Barrow Raiders to the Steel City Stadium this Saturday!

18/02/2026

It’s back to Betfred Championship action for the Eagles on Saturday as they host Barrow Raiders at the Steel City Stadium (3pm kick-off).

Craig Lingard’s side return to league duty after a five-week break, looking to build on an opening day win at Whitehaven back in January. 

Barrow arrive in strong form. Paul Crarey’s men have won all three of their league games so far this season and currently sit top of the Betfred Championship table as they head into Round 4.

It sets up a good test for the Eagles against one of the early pace setters, as both sides look to continue their positive starts to the season.

Please see below for all the key information you need ahead of Saturday’s Betfred Championship Round 4 clash against Barrow Raiders.

TICKETS

Match Tickets for Saturday’s game remain on sale, and you’re able to secure your spot for this game now by clicking HERE.

Ticket prices for the game are as follows:

Adults: £18

Concessions (16-18, 65+): £13

U16’s: £5

* Please note that all prices, except Juniors, will rise on a gameday by £2.

 * Please note that we have an open seating plan in place at the Steel City Stadium. People will have the option to be able to sit down anywhere or stand up.

 * We strongly ask all supporters to purchase their tickets in advance of the game by buying online though our online ticketing portal. 

TURNSTILES

Turnstiles will open at 1:30pm. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to facilitate a smooth entry into the stadium and avoid any delays.

GROUND REGULATIONS

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our Ground Regulations before your visit.

Click HERE to read them in full, to help ensure a safe and enjoyable matchday experience for everyone.

PARKING

Supporters attending the game can park in the Worksop Road car park for £5 (card payment only).

Alternatively, street parking is also available in the surrounding area, but please note that this is limited. Supporters are asked to be mindful of residents when parking their vehicles.

CONCESSIONS

The Cafe at The Steel City Stadium will be open for this game from 1:30pm.  Entry is via the turnstiles, then through the side door of the stand. 

If you are looking for food and drink inside the stadium, please visit the concessions stand.

The concessions stall, operated by Steel City Stadium and Food Fusion, will offer a range of hot food options, including a selection of pies with gravy (£5), jacket potatoes with Cheese & Beans, Cheese & Tuna, or Chilli & Cheese (£6.50), and Sausage Rolls (£3).

A selection of flavoured Pringles (£2.60) and chocolate bars (£2) will also be available to purchase.

Drinks on offer include alcoholic options such as Cruzcampo and Inches Cider (both £5) and Strawberry & Lime Rekorderlig (£5.50). Soft drinks include bottled Pepsi, Pepsi Max, and 7Up (all £3), as well as bottled water (£2).

The concessions stand is located on the concourse to your left after entering through the turnstiles.

Please note that all concessions accept card payments ONLY.  

SQUAD SHEETS

For the 2026 season, our 21-man squad sheets make a return for supporters to be able to collect.

Please note that these will be limited in quantity but can be obtained free of charge from our gameday volunteers inside the ground.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Eagles hold the bragging rights having secured seven wins out of the last ten meetings between the two sides.

Sheffield completed a league double over Barrow last season in Craig Lingard’s first season in-charge of the club.

Last ten meetings

Sheffield 26, Barrow 12 (ChR26, 14/9/25)

Barrow 22, Sheffield 28 (ChR13, 15/6/25)

Barrow 8, Sheffield 6 (ChR16, 21/7/24)

Sheffield 54, Barrow 0 (ChR6, 28/4/24)

Sheffield 36, Barrow 18 (ChR18, 9/7/23)

Barrow 16, Sheffield 36 (ChR2, 12/2/23)

Sheffield 32, Barrow 36 (ChR19, 17/7/22)

Barrow 22, Sheffield 10 (ChR1, 30/1/22)

Sheffield 44, Barrow 18 (ChR25, 18/8/19)

Barrow 18, Sheffield 30 (ChR14, 19/5/19)

(at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool

KEEP UPDATED WITH THE GAME

If your unable to make it to the Steel City Stadium, then here is a list of ways to keep updated with what’s going on.

- Live Match Updates on X

- Match Report

- Post-Match Interviews

- Match Highlights on SETV