BARROW RAIDERS and Widnes Vikings head into their Good Friday clash with ten points each in the Championship table, although the Viking have played seven game, a game more than their hosts, whose only defeat so far this season was at Sheffield Eagles in Round 4.

Both teams come into the game after having had a bye in Round 8, with Barrow having enjoyed a hard-fought 24-29 away victory at Hunslet in Round 7, while Widnes went down 28-12 at Doncaster.

Barrow coach Paul Crarey (pictured above) is able to strengthen his squad with the return of Luke Broadbent and Ryan Johnston, with Seth Woodend and Trent Ruddy making way.

The only change for Widnes is he recall of Joe Edge, who replaces Matty Fleming, who will have to wait at least another week before making his 100th appearance for Widnes.

SQUADS

Raiders: 1 Luke Cresswell, 3 Shane Toal, 4 Curtis Teare, 5 Luke Broadbent, 6 Brad Walker, 7 Ryan Johnston, 8 Tom Walker, 9 Josh Wood, 10 Joe Bullock, 11 Ellis Robson, 12 Matthew Costello, 13 Ryan King, 15 Charlie Emslie, 16 Greg Richards, 17 Alex Bishop, 20 Dan Knott, 25 Tee Ritson, 30 Jarrad Stack, 31 Stevie Watson, 32 Ellis Archer, Harvey Makin,
Outs: 19 Seth Woodend, 21 Trent Ruddy,
Ins: 5 Luke Broadbent, 7 Ryan Johnston,

Vikings: 2 Mike Butt, 3 Jack Owens, 4 Joe Edge, 5 Ryan Ince, 6 Joe Lyons, 7 Tom Gilmore, 8 Daniel Murray, 9 Jordan Johnstone, 11 Sam Wilde, 12 Max Roberts, 13 Nick Gregson, 14 Matty Fozard, 15 Lewis Hall, 16 Danny Langtree, 18 Morgan McWhirter, 19 Adam Lawton, 21 James Chapelhow, 22 Jordan Abdull, 23 Nathan Connell, 28 Jack Houghton, 29 Jumah Sambou
Outs: 1 Matty Fleming,
Ins: 4 Joe Edge,

Referee: Ryan Cox

STATS

Last ten meetings:
Barrow 14, Widnes 20 (ChR22, 17/8/25)
Widnes 12, Barrow 37 (ChR6, 13/4/25)
Barrow 24, Widnes 26 (ChR26, 29/9/24)
Widnes 44, Barrow 8 (ChR1, 17/3/24)
Barrow 26, Widnes 18 (ChR15, 18/6/23)
Widnes 23, Barrow 14 (ChR9, 16/4/23)
Barrow 36, Widnes 24 (ChR21, 31/7/22)
(at Headingley, Leeds)
Barrow 44, Widnes 4 (ChR14, 5/6/22)
Widnes 24, Barrow 34 (ChR5, 7/3/22)
Widnes 38, Barrow 14 (ChR16, 9/6/19)

TEE RITSON needs one appearance to reach 100 for Barrow Raiders.
​​- First spell: 2019-2022, 73 appearances
​​ – Debut: Batley Bulldogs (a) (Ch) (W22-18) (Fullback) (3 February, 2019)
​ – Second spell: 2025-2026, 26 appearances
​​ – Second debut: Goole Vikings (a) (1895C) (W34-16) (Wing, 1 try) (2 March, 2025)

JAY CHAPELHOW needs one appearance to reach 200 for his career.
​​ – 90 for Widnes Vikings (2015-2020, 2026)
– 45 for Oldham (2024-2025)
​ – 55 for Newcastle Thunder (2021-2023)
​ – 9 for Whitehaven (2015-2016, dual-registration)