Graham Westley's Stevenage won the Blue Square Bet Premier last season and will complete back-to-back promotions if they triumph at Old Trafford on 28 May.
Looking back at the victory over the Magpies, the Boro chairman reserved praise for boss Gary Smith, who took charge of the side for the first time since replacing GrahamWestley.
However co-boss Sheridan, who as a player with Barnsley helped pull off giant-killing feats on both Liverpool and Manchester United, believes Barrow can upset the form book against Graham Westley's outfit.