PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY

STOCKPORT COUNTY 0 BARROW AFC 1

ROSS Hannah scored the only goal of the game as Barrow claimed victory over National League North Stockport at Edgeley Park.

The former Chester hotshot struck for the second match in succession – after his opener in the 1-1 draw at Airbus UK Broughton at the weekend – as the Bluebirds continued their pre-season preparations.

Manager Paul Cox was able to field all of his squad members, with Paul Turnbull – against his former club – and Moussa Diarra starting after missing the match at Airbus due to slight strains.

Lindon Meikle came on from the bench, as did a number of triallists, including Portuguese winger Leandro Martis, who had featured for Buxton against Crew Alexndra earlier in the month.

Hannah had a number of first-half chances, hitting the side netting and forcing a save from County keeper Ben Hinchcliffe before he found the net in the second half from a Liam Hughes knock-down.

Barrow AFC: Joel Dixon, Shaun Beeley, Nick Wilmer-Anderton, Andy Parry, Danny Livesey, Moussa Diarra, Liam Hughes, Paul Turnbull, Richie Bennett, Ross Hannah, Jordan Williams.

Substitutes: Andy Coughlin, Alex-Ray Harvey, David Mellor, Elliot Newby, Lindon Meikle, Andy Haworth, Leandro Martis, plus other triallists.