Promotion-chasing MK Dons could not break relegation-threatened Barrow down as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Stadium MK.
The hosts had several chances against the struggling Cumbrians but could not find a way through in a third game without a win. Paul Warne's side remain second but are two points above the chasing pack, while Barrow are one point from safety.
Hosts denied by inspired goalkeeping
MK Dons had the best chances in the first half. Aaron Collins was denied by Barrow keeper Wyll Stanway before Angus MacDonald blocked Callum Paterson's shot on the line and Ben Wiles saw a low strike clip the post.