Match report
Barnet Defeats Barrow 3-2 in League Two Thriller
Barnet
3–2
FT
Barrow
Apr 11, 2026
Barnet managed a thrilling comeback to defeat Barrow 3-2 in a League Two clash. Josh Gordon gave Barrow an early lead with a goal in the third minute, but Barnet fought back with goals from K. Tshimanga, Mark Shelton, and C. Stead. Despite a late goal from R. Harper for Barrow, Barnet held on to secure the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Barnet 3 - 2 Barrow
- • Josh Gordon (3') opened the scoring for Barrow
- • K. Tshimanga (45'+2) equalized for Barnet
- • Mark Shelton (53') put Barnet ahead
- • C. Stead (84') sealed the win for Barnet
- • R. Harper (73') scored for Barrow
- • Barrow's M. Williams and Barnet's I. Kanu were given yellow cards
Lineups
Barnet
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 29 Cieran Slicker (G)
- 5 Adam Senior (D)
- 25 Nikola Tavares (D)
- 24 Romoney Crichlow (D)
- 22 Phillip Chinedu (D)
- 28 Nnamdi Ofoborh (M)
- 19 Mark Shelton (M)
- 15 Ryan Glover (M)
- 10 Callum Stead (M)
- 11 Idris Kanu (M)
- 20 Kabongo Tshimanga (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Oliver Hawkins
- 7 Diallang Jaiyesimi
- 30 Joe Kizzi
- 23 Kane Smith
- 16 Ben Winterburn
- 13 Owen Evans
- 33 Bright Siaw
Barrow
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Wyll Stanway (G)
- 7 Ben Jackson (D)
- 4 Jordan Williams (D)
- 2 Angus MacDonald (D)
- 3 Lewis Shipley (D)
- 23 Connor Mahoney (M)
- 14 Charlie McCann (M)
- 45 Rekeem Harper (M)
- 29 Tom Barkhuizen (M)
- 33 Danny Rose (F)
- 25 Josh Gordon (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Benjamin Winterbottom
- 19 Jovan Malcolm
- 22 Joseph Anderson
- 20 Isaac Fletcher
- 34 Ben Whitfield
- 11 Elliot Newby
Timeline
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3' Barrow Goal · Normal GoalJosh Gordon · Assist: D. Rose -
10' Barrow Card · Yellow CardM. WilliamsFoul
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45'+2 Barnet Goal · Normal GoalK. Tshimanga · Assist: Mark Shelton -
53' Barnet Goal · Normal GoalMark Shelton · Assist: C. Stead -
60' Barnet Card · Yellow CardI. KanuUnsportsmanlike conduct
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63' Barnet subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Chinedu · On: Kane Smith -
63' Barnet subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Kanu · On: D. Jaiyesimi -
68' Barrow subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Barkhuizen · On: J. Malcolm -
71' Barrow subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Shipley · On: J. Anderson -
73' Barrow Goal · Normal GoalR. Harper · Assist: A. MacDonald -
84' Barnet Goal · Normal GoalC. Stead · Assist: D. Jaiyesimi -
87' Barnet subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Glover · On: B. Winterburn -
89' Barrow subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Mahoney · On: B. Whitfield -
90'+3 Barnet subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Tshimanga · On: J. Kizzi
Match Stats
| Stat | Barnet | Barrow |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 51% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 519 | 255 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 11 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 382 | 131 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Barnet's equalizer by K. Tshimanga just before halftime shifted the momentum in their favor
- ▸ Mark Shelton's goal in the 53rd minute put Barnet ahead and demonstrated their resilience and fighting spirit
- ▸ Barrow's late goal by R. Harper provided a tense finish, but Barnet held on to secure the victory