Barnet FC held to 2-2 draw by Cheltenham Town
The Bees maintain an undefeated start to the 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two season after a home draw.
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Barnet FC shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw with Cheltenham Town on Saturday afternoon. The match at the Hive saw goals from Charlie Lakin and Kabongo Tshimanaga for Barnet, securing their continued undefeated start to the 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two season.
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The home side opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Following smart passing involving Nnamdi Oboforh, Charlie Lakin found space on the edge of the box and fired home his third goal in three games. Barnet had further chances to extend their lead before half-time, with captain Danny Collinge going close from a Jake Reeves free-kick, which was cleared off the line. The first half concluded with Barnet leading 1-0.
Cheltenham fight back
The second half saw Cheltenham Town mount a comeback. Ryan Broom equalised for the visitors in the 60th minute, capitalising on a defensive error. Four minutes later, Charlie McCann put Cheltenham ahead following another defensive lapse. Barnet manager Dean Brennan made several substitutions to re-energise his team, introducing Jack Maskell, Tom Knowles, and Zac Williams.
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Dean Brennan's side faces Tranmere Rovers this weekend, aiming to extend their impressive league form.
Late penalty secures draw
Barnet secured an equaliser in the 78th minute. A late tackle by Ryan Broom on Oisin Gallagher in the box resulted in a penalty, which Kabongo Tshimanaga calmly converted for his second league goal of the campaign. Both teams pushed for a winning goal in the final ten minutes, but the match ended 2-2.
Barnet FC's next fixture is an away match against Exeter City at St James Park on Tuesday evening, with kick-off at 7:45pm.
Questions this report answers
+What was the final score between Barnet FC and Cheltenham Town?
Barnet FC drew 2-2 with Cheltenham Town on Saturday afternoon. The match took place at the Hive stadium.
+Who scored the goals for Barnet FC?
Charlie Lakin scored Barnet's first goal in the 11th minute. Kabongo Tshimanaga scored the equalising goal from a penalty in the 78th minute.
+What is Barnet FC's current league position?
The draw against Cheltenham Town means Barnet FC maintains an undefeated start to the 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two campaign. Specific league standings were not provided in the match report.
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