In their second group stage game of the EFL Trophy, fourth-tier side Fleetwood Town are set to host fellow League Two club Barrow at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday.

Home Team: Fleetwood Town

In their second group stage match of the EFL Trophy, fourth-tier side Fleetwood Town is set to host fellow League Two club Barrow at Highbury Stadium. Both teams suffered a 3-2 defeat in their opening group stage games, leaving them joint third behind Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa Academy. Currently, Fleetwood sits seventh in League Two with 16 points. Following their loss to Aston Villa Academy, where they managed to equalize after trailing 2-0, manager Charlie Adam noted the high quality of Villa's squad, featuring international players. He also pointed out that fatigue played a role in their defeat. Since that match, Fleetwood has rebounded with three wins, two draws, and one loss on penalties against Stoke City in the EFL Cup. Their recent 0-0 draw against Bromley followed a dominant 6-2 victory over Walsall. While they have struggled at home recently, with three winless matches (two draws and one loss), they have lost only one of their last nine fixtures at Highbury Stadium, offering a glimmer of hope for this crucial match.

Away Team: Barrow

Barrow enters Tuesday's encounter after also losing 3-2 to Bolton Wanderers in their first EFL Trophy game. Manager Stephen Clemence has focused on the positives, emphasizing his decision to make seven changes from their previous match against Harrogate Town. Currently sitting third in League Two with 19 points, Barrow aims to capitalize on their last outing, where they came from behind to defeat Cheltenham Town 2-1, thanks to a late goal from Andrew Dallas. However, their away form has been concerning, having won just two of their last 16 matches on the road, along with ten losses and four draws. As they prepare to face Fleetwood, Barrow will look to break their poor away streak and secure their first victory in the group stage.

Prediction: Barrow

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