Barnet FC loses 1-3 to Swindon Town
Home defeat ends unbeaten league run for promotion-chasing Bees, with Tshimanga scoring late consolation.
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Barnet FC experienced their first league defeat of the current season, falling 1-3 to Swindon Town on 22 October 2026. The loss ended an 18-game unbeaten league run for the Bees, who remain in automatic promotion places despite the result. Swindon Town, who had not previously scored an away league goal this campaign, secured their victory through first-half strikes.
Early Goals Decide the Match
Barnet FC hosts Swindon Town with 19-game unbeaten run
The Bees aim to extend their impressive league form at The Hive against Ian Holloway's side.
The match was effectively decided within the opening half. Mitch Clark opened the scoring for Swindon Town in the seventh minute. Later in the half, Aaron Drinan added a quick brace, extending Swindon's lead. Barnet, affected by injuries and suspensions, struggled to respond, with goalkeeper Connor Ripley making several key saves for the visitors.
Swindon's first goal came after a Barnet short corner was cleared to Clark near his own half. He advanced up the field unchallenged and finished low past Barnet goalkeeper Matt Cox. Barnet had chances, including a header from Danny Collinge and a shot from Osain Gallagher that went wide. However, Ripley's saves, including a triple save, denied Barnet an equaliser.
The second goal for Swindon arrived in the 36th minute when Matt Virtue crossed for captain Aaron Drinan to score. Drinan then added his second and Swindon's third shortly after, capitalising on a defensive interception by Jack Thompson. Barnet's Kabongo Tshimanga scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Daniil Ajayi and Charlie Lakin, but it was not enough to alter the outcome.
Barnet FC extends unbeaten run to 17 league games with 3-1 win
Dean Brennan's side came from behind against Bristol Rovers thanks to goals from Zac Williams and Adam Senior.
Match Details and Attendance
The attendance for the fixture was recorded as 2200, with 509 travelling supporters from Swindon Town. Barnet manager Dean Brennan had a limited number of substitutes available due to player absences. The team line-up for Barnet included Cox, Senior, Collinge, Tavares (replaced by Knowles), Williams, Gallagher (replaced by Ajayi), Comley, Ofoborh (replaced by Reeves), Lakin, Tshimanga, and Kanu (replaced by Kenlock). The club is scheduled to play Oldham Athletic next.
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+What was the final score between Barnet and Swindon Town?
Barnet lost to Swindon Town with a final score of 1-3. The match took place on 22 October 2026.
+Who scored the goals in the match?
For Swindon Town, Mitch Clark scored in the seventh minute and Aaron Drinan scored two goals in the first half. Barnet's consolation goal was scored by Kabongo Tshimanga in the 90th minute.
+How many people attended the Barnet vs Swindon Town match?
The attendance for the match was 2200 spectators. This figure included 509 away fans supporting Swindon Town.
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