In a gripping match at Heywood Road, Barrow Raiders secured a decisive 24-10 victory over Swinton Lions. The Raiders established their dominance early, racing to a 20-0 lead by halftime. Ryan Johnston opened the scoring with a penalty goal, followed by tries from Matty Costello, James Greenwood, and Harvey Makin, all successfully converted by Johnston.
Swinton Lions fought back in the second half, with Jayden Hatton scoring a try in the 42nd minute, though the conversion was missed. Despite their efforts, the Lions couldn’t bridge the gap. Hatton’s performance was marred by a sin-bin in the 68th minute for lifting. Mitch Cox managed a last-minute try for Swinton, converted by Dan Abram, but it was too little, too late.
Final Score: Swinton Lions 10 – Barrow Raiders 24
Venue: Heywood Road, Sale
Date: Sunday, 23 June 2023
Referee: Kevin Moore
Attendance: 945
First Half:
- Barrow Raiders started strong, leading 20-0 at halftime.
- Ryan Johnston scored a penalty goal in the 6th minute.
- Matty Costello, James Greenwood, and Harvey Makin each scored tries, all converted by Johnston.
Second Half:
- Swinton Lions responded with Jayden Hatton scoring in the 42nd minute, but the conversion was missed.
- Mitch Cox scored the Lions’ second try at the final hooter, with Dan Abram converting.
Key Players:
- Swinton Lions: Jayden Hatton, Mitch Cox, Dan Abram.
- Barrow Raiders: Ryan Johnston, Matty Costello, James Greenwood.
Disciplinary:
- Jayden Hatton (Swinton) was sin-binned in the 68th minute for lifting.
Team Line-ups:
Tries: Hatton (42), Cox (80).
Goals: Abram 1/2.
Sin-bin: Hatton (68).
Tries: Costello (7), Greenwood (35), Makin (38).
Goals: Johnston 6/7.
