BARROW AFC fans are eagerly anticipating their clash with Derby County in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

The Bluebirds will welcome the Sky Bet Championship side to the SO Legal Stadium on w/c August 26.

It comes after Stephen Clemence’s side turned around a 2-1 deficit in the last 20 minutes in their first-round tie at home against Port Vale to win 3-2.

The last time Barrow AFC played Derby County was in a behind closed doors match during the 2020/2021 season when the Rams progressed to the second round of the EFL Cup in a penalty shootout win at Pride Park following a 0-0 stalemate in 90 minutes.

The two sides have only faced each other on four other occasions since 1956.

Reacting to the news on the club’s social media platforms, Barrow AFC supporter Sharon Dance said: “Wow what a great home draw.”

Bill Wood commented: “A home draw. We have a chance.”

Terry Parmenter said: “A great tie.”

Lewis Haigh commented on X: “Happy with that, at least it wasn’t Bolton.

Ethan Smith added on X: “That’s a great draw.”

Curtis Jackson said on X: “Great draw for us. That should attract a decent crowd as well.”

Nigel Walker said on X: “Can’t wait!”