BARROW, England (Interstat) — Barrow opened its League Two season with a 2-1 comeback victory over newly promoted Bromley on Saturday, defying pregame projections in a match that featured a flurry of second-half goals at SO Legal Stadium.

The visitors from London, heavily favored by statistical models entering the contest, took an early lead but could not hold off a determined Barrow side that capitalized on key moments after the break.

Bromley’s Ashley Charles, entering the match as a substitute, broke the deadlock in the 35th minute. His opening goal gave the away side a halftime advantage and aligned with the pregame outlook from Interstat, whose ELO system had given Bromley an 88 percent probability to win.

The momentum shifted decisively in a 12-minute span early in the second half. Barrow’s Josh Gordon leveled the score in the 56th minute, finishing an assist from midfielder Rekeem Harper. The turnaround was completed 11 minutes later when forward Danny Rose netted what proved to be the winner in the 67th minute. Rose, who also assisted on Gordon’s equalizer, was instrumental in the comeback.

The match was a physical affair, with six yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Bromley’s William Hondermarck was booked in the 19th minute, followed by Barrow’s Harper in the 34th. Danny Rose received a caution in the 45th minute. Second-half substitutes Corey Whitley of Bromley and Jude Arthurs of Barrow were booked in the 61st and 77th minutes, respectively, before Barrow defender Niall Canavan received a late yellow in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

The result provides an ideal start for Barrow under manager Pete Wild, securing three points at home. The club’s season record across all competitions now stands at one win and no losses. For Bromley, the defeat marks a challenging introduction to the Football League following their promotion from the National League. Their record in all competitions now sits at no wins and one loss.

The final score of 2-1 for Barrow also contradicted the specific scoreline projection of a 1-1 draw from Interstat’s game simulator, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the season’s opening day.

With the victory, Barrow sits on three points in the early League Two table, while Bromley looks to regroup after beginning its league campaign with a defeat.