Match report

Barnet Stuns Brentford 3–3 in Thrilling FA Cup Clash

Barnet
Barnet
3–3
FT
Brentford
Brentford
Jan 28, 2019

In a thrilling FA Cup third round encounter, Barnet stuns Brentford with a 3–3 draw, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess. Brentford took an early lead through O. Watkins, but Barnet rallied with two quick goals from S. Coulthirst. Despite a penalty and a late goal from Brentford, Barnet held on with a late equalizer from D. Sparkes, ensuring the match ended in a dramatic draw.

Key Facts

  • • Barnet vs Brentford ended in a 3–3 draw in the FA Cup third round.
  • • O. Watkins opened scoring for Brentford in the 40th minute.
  • • S. Coulthirst scored twice for Barnet in the 50th and 53rd minutes.
  • • N. Maupay equalized for Brentford from the penalty spot in the 60th minute.
  • • S. Canos restored Brentford's lead in the 72nd minute.
  • • D. Sparkes scored the equalizer for Barnet in the 75th minute.

Lineups

Barnet

Starting XI

  • 39 W. Huffer (G)
  • 3 E. Johnson (D)
  • 2 C. Alexander (D)
  • 23 D. Tutonda (D)
  • 21 M. Elito (M)
  • 6 C. Robson (M)
  • 18 W. Fonguck (M)
  • 12 J. Taylor (M)
  • 10 S. Coulthirst (F)
  • 26 D. Sweeney (M)
  • 27 E. Mason-Clark (D)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Sparkes
  • 17 A. Boucaud
  • 9 B. Harrison
  • 13 R. Matrevics
  • 28 D. Smith
  • 32 J. Payne
  • 38 Mohamed Bettamer

Brentford

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 28 L. Daniels (G)
  • 2 M. Odubajo (D)
  • 23 J. Jeanvier (D)
  • 29 Y. Barbet (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 10 J. McEachran (M)
  • 7 Sergi Canós (M)
  • 26 E. Konsa (D)
  • 9 N. Maupay (F)
  • 11 O. Watkins (M)
  • 14 J. Dasilva (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 R. Sawyers
  • 22 H. Dalsgaard
  • 21 S. Benrahma
  • 1 D. Bentley
  • 24 C. Ogbene
  • 33 M. Forss
  • 34 M. Sørensen

Timeline

  1. Brentford
    38' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    Moses Odubajo
  2. Brentford
    40' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Watkins · Assist: R. Henry
  3. Barnet
    50' Barnet Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Coulthirst · Assist: E. Mason-Clark
  4. Barnet
    53' Barnet Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Coulthirst · Assist: Jack Taylor
  5. Brentford
    60' Brentford Goal · Penalty
    N. Maupay
  6. Brentford
    61' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Dasilva · On: R. Sawyers
  7. Barnet
    70' Barnet subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Fonguck · On: D. Sparkes
  8. Brentford
    70' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Henry · On: Henrik Dalsgaard
  9. Brentford
    72' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Canos · Assist: Henrik Dalsgaard
  10. Barnet
    75' Barnet Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sparkes
  11. Brentford
    79' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Watkins · On: S. Benrahma
  12. Barnet
    90'+1 Barnet subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Elito · On: A. Boucaud

Match Stats

Stat Barnet Brentford
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 63% 81%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 27
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 280 480
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 10
Shots on Target 6 10
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 176 389
Shots Inside Box 6 16
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 4 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnet's quick response with two goals from S. Coulthirst in the 50th and 53rd minutes turned the match in their favor after Brentford took an early lead.
  • ▸ The late equalizer from D. Sparkes in the 75th minute kept Barnet in the match, despite Brentford's lead from S. Canos.