Stags last faced the Bluebirds back in 2024, before their promotion up to League One. The famous 2023/24 season ended Mansfield’s 11-year stay in League Two after they finished third in the table to secure automatic promotion.
It was an historic campaign of celebrations for Nigel Clough’s side but their final result of the season caused heartache for Barrow, who were chasing their own promotion dream. The two sides played out a 1-1 draw at Holker Street, which wasn’t enough for the Bluebirds to finish inside the top seven and compete in the play-offs.
Barrow will face Stags for the first time since that stomach-churning day when they meet this weekend in pre-season. Spearheaded by former Mansfield Town player and manager Adam Murray, the Cumbrian side will be aiming for a strong 2026/27 season, having been relegated to the National League in May.
As Stags get ready for the trip up, let’s take a look back at some brilliant photos of travelling fans from their last visit to Holker Street, snapped by Chris and Jeanette Holloway.

5. Barrow 1-1 Stags
Mansfield Town finished the 2023/24 League Two season in third to secure long-awaited promotion. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway

6. Barrow 1-1 Stags
Mansfield Town finished the 2023/24 League Two season in third to secure long-awaited promotion. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway

7. Barrow 1-1 Stags
Mansfield Town finished the 2023/24 League Two season in third to secure long-awaited promotion. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway

8. Barrow 1-1 Stags
Mansfield Town finished the 2023/24 League Two season in third to secure long-awaited promotion. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway

