GRIMSBY, England (Interstat) — Grimsby Town and Barrow will meet in a pivotal League Two clash at Blundell Park on Saturday, with both sides looking to build momentum in the final stretch of the English football season.

The matchup is a replay of a thrilling 2-2 draw from November at Barrow’s SO Legal Stadium. That result is indicative of the closely contested nature of recent fixtures between these sides.

Grimsby (12-8-12) enters with confidence after a 1-0 home victory over Fleetwood Town on Tuesday. That win snapped a brief two-game winless run and showcased a resilient defensive performance. The Mariners have been strong at home lately, with their loss to Oldham Athletic on March 14 marking their only defeat in their last five matches at Blundell Park across all competitions.

Barrow (9-11-12), however, is mired in a difficult spell. The Bluebirds are winless in their last five league matches (0-3-2) following a 3-1 defeat at Salford City on Tuesday. Their struggles are largely offensive; they have been shut out in three of those five games, including a 2-0 loss to Bristol Rovers in the Central Cup. Their last victory was a 1-0 result at Colchester United on Feb. 14.

The statistical projection service Interstat forecasts a 1-1 draw, suggesting another tight encounter is likely.

For Grimsby, the focus will be on leveraging home advantage to climb the table and distance themselves from the mid-table scramble. Barrow, sitting just a few points above the relegation zone, is in urgent need of points to halt its slide and ease mounting pressure.

Key players to watch include Grimsby’s attacking threats, who will look to exploit a Barrow defense that has conceded multiple goals in four of its last five outings. Barrow will rely on its organization to grind out a result and find a way to reignite its stagnant attack.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Saturday. The match will be broadcast locally on Mariners TV and iFollow Barrow.

Upcoming Fixtures: Grimsby travels to Cambridge United on Tuesday, March 24. Barrow’s next match is at home against Bromley on Saturday, March 28.