English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming League 2 clash between Crawley Town and Barrow is set for 24.01.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this League 2 encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Crawley Town, currently sitting 22 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Barrow, positioned 19, aim to continue their climb up the League 2 table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 24.01.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Crawley Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 27.09.2025, finishing Crawley Town 1-2 Barrow.
Crawley Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Crawley Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the League 2 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Crawley Town lineup today or Crawley Town starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Crawley Town home performances:
Date Event Score 17.01.2026 Crawley Town vs Notts County 1 - 2 04.01.2026 Cheltenham Town vs Crawley Town 3 - 0 01.01.2026 Barnet vs Crawley Town 2 - 1
Barrow Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Barrow have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s League 2 game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 19
- Recent head-to-head record: Crawley Town 1-2 Barrow
- Wins this season over Crawley Town: 4
Recent away match stats for Barrow:
Date Event Score 17.01.2026 Crewe Alexandra vs Barrow 3 - 1 01.01.2026 Barrow vs Salford City 1 - 2 29.12.2025 Tranmere Rovers vs Barrow 1 - 3
Prediction and Final Word
As of 23.01.2026, odds point to Crawley Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Crawley Town and Barrow lineups for the League 2 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.

