Barrow will need to rediscover their defensive solidity if they are to be successful in upcoming games against some of the divisions' most potent attacks, says head coach Stephen Clemence. 

The Bluebirds face the daunting task of defending three of the top scorers in the division in Chesterfield, Walsall and MK Dons in their next four fixtures. 

But Clemence's side boast one of the best defensive records in League Two, which will be key in their playoff hopes.

Clemence said: "We want to challenge at the right end of the table. There's a long way to go and I do believe we can get back to the form from the start of the season. If we'd have hung on for a few more seconds in some games, we'd be in the top three or four right now.

"We have to do something about that. We don't feel sorry for ourselves, we all stick together and stand up to be counted."