Barnet FC starts season with three wins from four
The Bees secured victories against Salford City, Arsenal U21, and Shrewsbury Town following an early Carabao Cup exit.
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Barnet FC has made a positive start to their season, securing three victories in their initial four competitive fixtures. The team's performance includes wins in League Two and the EFL Trophy, with hopes high for a promotion push.
League and Trophy Successes
Barnet FC faces Exeter City in Sky Bet League Two clash
The Bees travel to Devon seeking to extend their unbeaten league run after a recent draw.
Following an early exit from the Carabao Cup, where they lost 2-1 to Cambridge United despite a decent performance, Barnet FC has found form in other competitions. Their opening League Two fixture saw them defeat Salford City 3-1, with goals from new signings Oisin Callagher and Charlie Lakin, alongside Kabongo Tshimanga. This marked the club's first-ever victory over Salford City.
The team then recorded a significant 5-1 win against Arsenal U21 in an EFL Trophy group game at The Hive. Despite making ten changes from the previous match, Barnet dominated, with Tom Knowles scoring a hat-trick. Jack Maskell and academy product Bright Siaw also contributed to the scoreline.
Barnet continued their strong run with a 3-1 away victory against Shrewsbury Town. Experienced midfielder Jake Reeves, who joined on loan from AFC Wimbledon just two days prior, opened the scoring in the 13th minute. After Shrewsbury equalised before half-time, late goals from Charlie Lakin and Tom Knowles secured all three points for Barnet.
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.
Looking Ahead
This sequence of results, including seven consecutive league wins dating back to last season, has placed Barnet at the top of the early league table. The club is scheduled to face Cheltenham Town next, with further away fixtures against Exeter City, Chesterfield, and Crawley Town in September, alongside home games against Accrington Stanley and Fleetwood Town.
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+What were Barnet FC's results at the start of the season?
Barnet FC started their season with a 2-1 loss to Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup. They then secured league wins against Salford City (3-1) and Shrewsbury Town (3-1), and a 5-1 victory over Arsenal U21 in the EFL Trophy.
+Who scored for Barnet FC in their recent matches?
Goals have been scored by new signings Oisin Callagher, Charlie Lakin, and Kabongo Tshimanga. Tom Knowles scored a hat-trick against Arsenal U21, and Jake Reeves opened the scoring against Shrewsbury Town. Jack Maskell and Bright Siaw also scored against Arsenal U21.
+What is Barnet FC's current league position?
Following their recent victories, Barnet FC is currently at the top of the early League Two table. This strong start includes a club record of seven consecutive league wins dating back to the previous season.
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