Barnet lead League Two with 15 points after seven unbeaten games

Barnet Football Club sit at the summit of League Two after seven matches without defeat, having collected 15 points. The position follows a season‑opening run that saw the Bees win five and draw two. Manager Dean Brennan, who reached a five‑year milestone in charge, said the squad’s consistency gives the club a realistic chance of moving into the automatic promotion places.

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Speaking on the BBC’s 72+ podcast, Brennan highlighted the value of regular conversations with other fourth‑tier managers. He noted that meeting peers after matches provides insight into tactics and player management. "There are so many good managers around and the experience in our league is insane," he told the broadcaster.

“It's an unbelievable education when you open the floor to a Steve Cotterill or a Paul Cook.”

Dean Brennan, Barnet manager

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Brennan reminded supporters that the club recorded 76 points in the previous campaign, finishing eighth. He said the target for this season is to reach the eighties, a total that historically secures promotion without a playoff. "If you get into the eighties, you've got a great chance of automatic promotion," he said, as reported by BBC London.

Upcoming fixtures test promotion ambitions

The next league challenges arrive on 10 October at Bristol Rovers and on 31 October away to Crewe. Brennan described both games as “serious tests” that will reveal whether the team can sustain its early form. He added that the squad’s willingness to press forward and maintain defensive solidity will be decisive.

Supporters can attend the Bristol Rovers match at The New Lawn or watch the Crewe clash at Gresty Road. Ticket information is available on the club’s official website. The club will also host a fan forum after the Crewe game to discuss the season’s progress, as announced by Barnet’s communications team.

Looking ahead, the Bees have a six‑week stretch of fixtures that includes several away trips. Brennan said the coaching staff will use the period to rotate the squad and keep players fresh. The next council meeting on sports facilities will not directly affect the football schedule, but it may influence long‑term stadium improvements.