Match report
Barnet Defeats Cambridge United 1-0 in League Two Clash
Barnet
1–0
FT
Cambridge United
Mar 28, 2026
Barnet held off a resilient Cambridge United to secure a 1-0 victory in their League Two match. The lone goal came from David Collinge in the 49th minute, setting the tone for a solid defensive performance by Barnet.
Key Facts
- • Barnet 1-0 Cambridge United
- • David Collinge scored the only goal in the 49th minute
- • Substitutions for Cambridge United: J. Brophy, L. Appere, P. Mpanzu, Dominic Ball
- • Barnet's substitutions: P. Chinedu, K. Tshimanga, R. Glover
Lineups
Barnet
Starting XI
- 29 Cieran Slicker (G)
- 5 Adam Senior (D)
- 4 Daniele Collinge (D)
- 25 Nikola Tavares (D)
- 24 Romoney Crichlow (D)
- 22 Phillip Chinedu (D)
- 15 Ryan Glover (M)
- 28 Nnamdi Ofoborh (M)
- 19 Mark Shelton (M)
- 10 Callum Stead (M)
- 20 Kabongo Tshimanga (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Diallang Jaiyesimi
- 30 Joe Kizzi
- 12 Oliver Hawkins
- 13 Owen Evans
- 18 Anthony Hartigan
- 33 Bright Siaw
- 17 Jack Howland
Cambridge United
Starting XI
- 1 Jake Eastwood (G)
- 26 James Gibbons (D)
- 23 Mamadou Jobe (D)
- 6 Kelland Watts (D)
- 2 Liam Bennett (M)
- 4 Dominic Ball (M)
- 17 Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (M)
- 15 Adam Mayor (M)
- 14 Ben Knight (F)
- 7 James Brophy (F)
- 9 Louis Appéré (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Shayne Lavery
- 8 Korey Smith
- 24 Elliott Nevitt
- 27 Glenn McConnell
- 31 J J Briggs
- 3 Ben Purrington
- 5 Michael Morrison
Timeline
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46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Brophy · On: S. Lavery
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49' Barnet Goal · Normal GoalD. Collinge · Assist: Mark Shelton
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61' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Appere · On: Elliott Nevitt
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61' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Mpanzu · On: Korey Smith
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75' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4Off: Dominic Ball · On: G. McConnell
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77' Barnet subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Chinedu · On: D. Jaiyesimi
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87' Barnet subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Tshimanga · On: J. Kizzi
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87' Barnet subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Glover · On: O. Hawkins
Match Stats
| Stat | Barnet | Cambridge United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 50% | 52% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 8 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 297 | 287 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 148 | 148 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ David Collinge's goal in the 49th minute broke the deadlock and provided Barnet with a crucial lead
- ▸ Cambridge United made several substitutions in the second half, but could not find an equalizer against Barnet's robust defense