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Barnet FC Suffer Pre-Season Friendly Defeat

Oxford United secured a late victory over Barnet FC at The Hive stadium in a pre-season encounter.

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By Barnet Press News DeskAI-assisted, editor-supervisedBarnet Press
Published: 26 July 2026High Barnet Edition • Verified Local News
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Barnet FC Suffer Pre-Season Friendly Defeat

Barnet FC sustained a pre-season friendly defeat at home to Oxford United on Saturday. The match, played at The Hive stadium, saw the visitors secure a late win thanks to a goal from Gatlin O’Donkor. Adam Senior had previously scored Barnet's equalizing goal during the second half.

Match Summary

Oxford United took an early lead in the fixture, with Stanley Mills finding the net within the opening minutes. Barnet's goalkeeper, Taye Ashby-Hammond, made several saves throughout the game to keep the scoreline from widening. The home side equalised in the 53rd minute when Adam Senior converted a pass from Osisin Gallagher. However, with only three minutes remaining, Gatlin O’Donkor scored the winning goal for Oxford United, as reported by the Barnet Post.

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Despite the loss, the performance was described as positive against a League One opponent. Barnet FC's next scheduled fixture is an away match against Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, 8th August.

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