MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Barrow Raiders
Jake Watson • 1 August 2025
MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Barrow Raiders
London Broncos return to The Cherry Red Records on Sunday for the first time since the game with Widnes Vikings on May 31st.
Mike Eccles side now have four remaining home league games in Wimbledon and are calling on the support of our fantastic supporters to help us finish the season strongly.
Broncos have won three of the last five games whilst Barrow have two wins from their previous five. The Cumbrian side are in the fight for a play-off place with just one point separating 8th and 5th positions.
SQUAD INFO
Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad for Sunday's Round 20 Championship fixture with Barrow Raiders at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
The only change from the squad from last weekend's trip to Featherstone is the inclusion of Charlie Robson who has joined the club following a successful trial.
Sam Winney drops out although he is on international duty with Ireland.
INTERVIEW
Mike Eccles has previewed this weekend’s game and says London Broncos need to make The Cherry Red Records a difficult place to come as we target a strong end to the season.
STATS
Last ten meetings:
Barrow 24, London Broncos 6 (ChR7, 18/4/25)
Barrow 6, London Broncos 26 (ChR21, 6/8/23)
London Broncos 30, Barrow 16 (ChR11, 13/5/23)
London Broncos 20, Barrow 30 (ChR27, 11/9/22)
Barrow 18, London Broncos 18 (ChR6, 20/3/22)
Barrow 6, London Broncos 72 (ChR23, 29/7/18)
London Broncos 56, Barrow 12 (ChR1, 4/2/18)
(at Trailfinders Sports Ground, Ealing)
Harlequins 82, Barrow 8 (CCR5, 20/5/06)
(at Twickenham Stoop)
London Broncos 30, Barrow 6 (SD, 11/12/94)
(at Barnet Copthall)
Barrow 10, London Broncos 16 (SD, 4/9/94)
ONE TO WATCH
Although not at his absolute best this season it is difficult to ignore Tee Ritson who has always seemed to produce his best against London Broncos.
The winger scored in the return fixture back in April and with the wide pitch at the Cherry Red it will be important to pay extra attention to Ritson and his lightning pace.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
This has tended to be a meeting where the home side has by and large taken the points. The last time Barrow visited SW17 it was a 30-16 win for the London Broncos and you can watch the highlights from that game below.
The Broncos have been in strong form lately and will be looking to gain revenge on Barrow after losing the reverse fixture in Cumbria back in April.
Individual match tickets are priced at;
Adults - £20
Concessions - £15
Kids - £5
The North looking to level the Series at Game 2 in Twickenham on Sunday!
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POST-MATCH REACTION: Broncos sign off 2025 with win London Broncos rounded up the season with an impressive win away at Widnes Vikings. Both Mike Eccles and Will Lovell have been fantastic club servants but will have different roles at the club next season under the proposed new ownership. We spoke to both following yesterday conclusion to the year. #WeAreLondon
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SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Widnes Vikings vs London Broncos Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad for the final game of the 2025 Championship season. London Broncos finish the season with a trip up to take on Widnes Vikings at The DCBL Stadium on Sunday, 3pm KO. Worthington, Hellec, Hursey-Hord, Small and Okoro are all unavailable for the final game but in come Lukas Mason on dual-registration from Wigan Warriors as does Sam Winney. Rob Oakley is also named in the 21-man squad after returning from his ban. Oakley is a product of the club's academy and played for the first-team in the 2021 and 2022 seasons. The 25-year-old has been training with the club in recent months and now available for selection he is named in the matchday squad. #WeAreLondon
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