Barnet FC publishes Arsenal U21 matchday programme for 2025-26 season
The 28-page booklet went on sale at The Hive on 18 August 2026 ahead of the National League fixture
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Barnet Football Club released its official matchday programme for the 2025-26 season fixture against Arsenal U21. The 28-page booklet was published on 18 August 2026 and is available at The Hive stadium in Canons Park.
The programme includes team line-ups, player interviews, club news and advertising space for local sponsors. Barnet FC’s website lists it under the "Matchday Programme" section but does not specify a price or whether it is included with match tickets.
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Fixture details still unconfirmed
While the programme confirms the fixture against Arsenal U21, Barnet FC has not yet announced the match date. The game is part of the National League schedule for the 2025-26 season, as listed on the club’s fixtures page.
The Hive, Barnet FC’s home ground, will host the match. Residents can purchase the programme on matchday or through the club’s online shop, though availability is not guaranteed once the initial print run sells out.
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What’s inside the programme
The 2025-26 edition follows the club’s standard format. It features interviews with first-team players, backroom staff profiles and updates on the academy’s shadow scholarship programme. Local businesses, including player sponsors, take advertising space throughout the booklet.
Barnet FC also included a section on its community events, detailing partnerships with schools and youth clubs in the borough. The programme does not mention any changes to ticket prices or hospitality packages for the Arsenal U21 match.
How to get a copy
Residents can collect the programme at The Hive on matchday or order it through the club’s website. The online shop lists the programme under the "Tickets & Memberships" section, but stock levels are not displayed.
Barnet FC has not responded to requests for clarification on whether the programme will be available at local newsagents or community centres in High Barnet, Edgware or Finchley. The club’s customer charter states that matchday programmes are subject to availability.
Questions this report answers
+When is the Barnet FC vs Arsenal U21 match?
The exact date has not been confirmed. The fixture is part of the 2025-26 National League season, but Barnet FC has not yet published the match schedule. Residents should check the club’s website for updates.
+Where can I buy the matchday programme?
The programme is available at The Hive stadium on matchday or through Barnet FC’s online shop. The club has not confirmed if it will be sold at local newsagents or community centres in Barnet.
+How much does the matchday programme cost?
Barnet FC’s website does not list a price for the 2025-26 programme. Previous editions were typically sold for a small fee, but the club has not provided details for this season.
+What’s in the Barnet FC matchday programme?
The programme includes team line-ups, player interviews, club news, advertising from local sponsors and updates on community events. It also features profiles of backroom staff and academy players.
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