The 2023–24 season was the 123rd season in the history of
Barrow and their fourth consecutive season in
League Two. They participated in
League Two, the
FA Cup
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, the
EFL Cup
The English Football League Cup, often referred to as the League Cup and currently known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an annual Single-elimination tournament, knockout competition in men's domestic football in England.
Orga ...
, and the
2023–24 EFL Trophy
The 2023–24 EFL Trophy, known as the Bristol Street Motors Trophy for sponsorship reasons, was the 43rd season in the history of EFL Trophy, the competition, and was a knock-out tournament for clubs in EFL League One and EFL League Two, League Tw ...
.
Barrow enjoyed one of the best seasons in their history, including a 15-match unbeaten run between October and December, finishing the season in 8th place, narrowly missing out on a promotion play-off spot.
Squad statistics
Transfers
In
Out
Loaned in
Loaned out
Pre-season and friendlies
On 17 May, Barrow announced their first two pre-season friendlies, against
Holker Old Boys and
Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is a professional association football club in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. As of the 2025–26 EFL League Two, 2025–26 season, the team competes in EFL League Two, the fourth level of the Eng ...
. In June, the club confirmed further friendlies, against
FC United of Manchester
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,
AFC Fylde
AFC Fylde is a professional football club based in Wesham in the Borough of Fylde, Lancashire, England. They are currently members of the and play at Mill Farm.
Originally known as Kirkham & Wesham following a merger of Kirkham Town and Wes ...
,
Blackpool
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and
Newcastle United U21. On 12 June, the club announced a final pre-season friendly, against
Preston North End
Preston North End Football Club, commonly referred to as Preston, North End or PNE, is a professional association football club in Preston, Lancashire, England. They currently play in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English footbal ...
.
Competitions
Overall record
League Two
League table
Results summary
Matches
On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.
FA Cup
Barrow were drawn away to
Northampton Town
Northampton Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Northampton, England. The team competes in EFL League One, League One, the third level of the English football league system.
Founded in 1897, the c ...
in the first round.
EFL Cup
Barrow were drawn away to
Bolton Wanderers
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in the first round.
EFL Trophy
The Group stage draw was finalised on 22 June 2023.
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References
2023–24 EFL League Two by team, Barrow
Barrow A.F.C. seasons
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