The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Barrow Raiders at 1.26 — an implied 73% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Barrow Raiders: opened 1.29, closed 1.26 (73%)
• Halifax Blue Sox: opened 3.75, closed 3.95 (23%)
• Draw: opened 25.00, closed 28.00 (3%)

Half-time: Halifax Blue Sox 8 - 16 Barrow Raiders.

Barrow Raiders — recent form

• 2026-07-26Oldham 28-16 Barrow Raiders

Halifax Blue Sox — recent form

• 2026-07-05Halifax Blue Sox 30-22 Swinton Lions
• 2026-06-28Halifax Blue Sox 12-48 Doncaster Dragons