Barrow Raiders kick off their Betfred Championship campaign this Sunday by welcoming Hunslet to the Northern Competitions Stadium.
The Raiders come into this fixture after a tough 42-4 defeat to Oldham in the Challenge Cup third round, and they will look to make amends this weekend with a strong start to league proceedings.
It will be the first competitive meeting with Hunslet since 2021, with the Leeds-based outfit securing promotion from League 1 via the play-offs at the end of last season.
Below, we’ve compiled everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
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Team news
The 20-man squad has been named ahead of our Betfred Championship opener against Hunslet.
Ryan Johnston misses out this weekend due to HIA protocols, while Ramon Silva will be sidelined for a number of weeks after breaking his hand in the defeat away at Oldham in the Challenge Cup.
Ryan Brown could make his first appearance for the club since returning on a season-long loan from Leigh Leopards.
Ticket information
Sunday’s Betfred Championship fixture at the Northern Competitions Stadium kicks off at 3:00pm. Match tickets, available to buy online at a discounted price until midnight the day before the game, or at the turnstiles, are priced as follows:
Online admission prices:
- Adults: £15
- Juniors: FREE*
Turnstile admission prices:
- Adults: £18
- Juniors: FREE*
*All juniors are free, but those UNDER secondary school age must be supervised by an adult.
For supporters who cannot attend, live audio coverage will be available via BBC Radio Cumbria.
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