Taye Ashby-Hammond to wear number 1 shirt for Barnet FC in 2026/27 season
Brentford loanee Matthew Cox takes number 13 as the club confirms squad numbers for the new campaign
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Barnet FC has finalised its squad numbers for the 2026/27 season. Taye Ashby-Hammond, who joined the club this summer, will wear the number 1 shirt. The goalkeeper’s arrival marks a new chapter for the team ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Matthew Cox, a goalkeeper on loan from Brentford, will take the number 13 shirt. Cox’s inclusion follows Barnet FC’s strategy of strengthening its squad through loan signings, as reported by the club’s official announcement.
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Defensive and midfield adjustments
The club’s defensive line-up sees continuity with Danny Collinge and Nik Tavares retaining their numbers, 4 and 25. Adam Senior, now in his second season, will keep the number 5 shirt. New signings Zac Williams and Craig Farquhar will wear 6 and 35.
In midfield, Charlie Lakin and Brandon Comley, both former Walsall players, will don the numbers 8 and 14. Nnamdi Ofoborh switches from last season’s 28 to the number 10 shirt. Will Wright and Oisin Gallagher, new midfield additions, take 12 and 22.
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Forwards and academy players
Idris Kanu and Kabongo Tshimanga remain in their familiar numbers, 11 and 20. Tom Knowles, returning to EFL action, will wear the number 7 shirt. Jack Maskell, a young forward, takes the number 9 for his first professional season.
Academy players feature prominently in the squad list. Aaron Liwala, now part of the first-team setup, will wear the number 37. Bright Siaw, Jack Blower, Patrick Matejko and Rohat Matyar retain their academy numbers: 33, 34, 38 and 40.
What happens next
Barnet FC’s 2026/27 campaign begins in August. The squad numbers are now confirmed, with no further changes expected before the season starts. Fans can view the full list on the club’s official website.
Questions this report answers
+Who will wear the number 1 shirt for Barnet FC in 2026/27?
Taye Ashby-Hammond will wear the number 1 shirt for Barnet FC in the 2026/27 season. The club confirmed his squad number in its official announcement, marking his arrival as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper for the new campaign.
+Which player is wearing the number 13 shirt for Barnet FC?
Matthew Cox, a goalkeeper on loan from Brentford, will wear the number 13 shirt for Barnet FC. The club included him in its squad numbers list for the 2026/27 season, reflecting its strategy of bolstering the squad through loans.
+How many players are included in Barnet FC’s 2026/27 squad numbers?
Barnet FC has confirmed squad numbers for 30 players ahead of the 2026/27 season. The list includes new signings, loan players and academy graduates, as detailed in the club’s official announcement.
+When does Barnet FC’s 2026/27 season begin?
Barnet FC’s 2026/27 campaign is scheduled to begin in August. The club has finalised its squad numbers, with no further changes expected before the season starts, as stated in its official announcement.
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