Barrow Raiders are back on the road this Sunday, with a trip to in-form Sheffield Eagles on the cards in the Betfred Championship.
The Eagles enter Round 6 as one of only two sides to have won their opening five league games – joining Wakefield Trinity at the top of the division, albeit with an inferior points difference.
Meanwhile, the Raiders will keen to find an immediate response to last week’s defeat to Doncaster as they look to pick up a positive result on their travels.
Below, we’ve compiled everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
PAUL CRAREY PREVIEW
Raiders head coach Paul Crarey previews Sunday’s trip to South Yorkshire.
SQUAD NEWS
Head coach Paul Crarey has made four changes to his squad, all of them enforced, following the Round 5 loss at home to Doncaster.
Charlie Emslie will be on the sidelines for up to three months as he prepares to undergo bicep surgery, while Shane Toal and Adam Jackson are both struggling with calf injuries.
Matt Costello is also forced to sit out this weekend under HIA concussion protocols.
New loan signing Finley Beardsworth goes straight into the 21-man squad, with Max Anderson-Moore, Brett Carter and Finn McMillan also named.
TICKET INFORMATION
Sunday’s Betfred Championship fixture at Olympic Legacy Park kicks off at 3:00pm. Match tickets, available to buy online or at the turnstiles, are priced as follows:
Seating –
- Adults: £20
- Concessions (Over 65s and students): £15
- U16s: £5
Standing –
- Adults: £18
- Concessions (Over 65s and students): £12
- U16s: £5
For supporters who cannot attend, live audio coverage will be available via BBC Radio Cumbria.
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