Match report

Barnet and Cheltenham Battle to a Goalless Draw in League Two

Barnet
Barnet
0–0
FT
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Feb 14, 2026

In a closely contested match in League Two, Barnet and Cheltenham were unable to break the deadlock as both teams settled for a goalless draw. Despite numerous chances and several substitutions, neither side could find the back of the net, leading to a frustrating night for fans on both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Barnet 0–0 Cheltenham
  • • I. Hutchinson (Cheltenham) received a yellow card in the 31st minute
  • • Barnet made three substitutions in quick succession at the 63rd minute, bringing on Mark Shelton for Assombalonga, J. Kizzi for Tavares, and Kane Smith for Chinedu
  • • Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham) was sent off with a red card in injury time

Lineups

Barnet

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 29 C. Slicker (G)
  • 23 K. Smith (D)
  • 4 D. Collinge (D)
  • 30 J. Kizzi (D)
  • 5 A. Senior (D)
  • 18 A. Hartigan (M)
  • 19 M. Shelton (M)
  • 28 N. Ofoborh (M)
  • 15 R. Glover (F)
  • 20 K. Tshimanga (F)
  • 11 I. Kanu (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 O. Evans
  • 16 B. Winterburn
  • 27 B. Assombalonga
  • 7 D. Jaiyesimi
  • 25 N. Tavares
  • 17 J. Howland
  • 22 P. Chinedu

Cheltenham

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Day (G)
  • 27 J. Tomkinson (D)
  • 24 S. Sherring (D)
  • 6 R. Cundy (D)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 11 J. Thomas (D)
  • 7 C. Deeming (M)
  • 4 H. Ashfield (M)
  • 26 B. Stevenson (M)
  • 23 I. Hutchinson (M)
  • 9 J. Davison (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Diallo
  • 8 L. Young
  • 10 G. Miller
  • 21 G. Nurse
  • 16 J. Martin
  • 2 A. Jude-Boyd
  • 20 J. Bickerstaff

Timeline

  1. Cheltenham
    31' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    I. Hutchinson

    Foul

  2. Cheltenham
    46' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Deeming · On: Luke Young
  3. Cheltenham
    46' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Ashfield · On: J. Bickerstaff
  4. Barnet
    48' Barnet Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kizzi

    Foul

  5. Barnet
    52' Barnet Card · Yellow Card
    R. Glover

    Simulation

  6. Barnet
    63' Barnet subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mark Shelton · On: B. Assombalonga
  7. Barnet
    63' Barnet subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kizzi · On: N. Tavares
  8. Barnet
    63' Barnet subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kane Smith · On: P. Chinedu
  9. Cheltenham
    74' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Davison · On: G. Miller
  10. Cheltenham
    74' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ben Stevenson · On: Arkell Jude-Boyd
  11. Barnet
    80' Barnet subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Kanu · On: J. Howland
  12. Barnet
    82' Barnet Card · Yellow Card
    Nnamdi Ofoborh
  13. Cheltenham
    84' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Arkell Jude-Boyd

    Foul

  14. Cheltenham
    90'+9 Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Arkell Jude-Boyd

    Foul

  15. Cheltenham
    90'+9 Cheltenham Card · Red Card
    Arkell Jude-Boyd

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Barnet Cheltenham
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 62%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 5
Corners 9 0
Total Passes 627 256
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 2 1
xG 1.22 0.21
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 531 159
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 63rd minute saw three substitutions from Barnet, which temporarily shifted the momentum of the game but ultimately did not result in any goals for either side.
  • ▸ Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham) was sent off with a red card in injury time, which could have led to a different outcome if more time had been available.