Match report

Barnet Defeats Oldham 3-2 in League Two Thriller

Barnet
Barnet
3–2
FT
Oldham
Oldham
Jan 24, 2026

Barnet fought back from behind to secure a dramatic win against Oldham. Despite falling early to a goal from Tom Pett, Barnet rallied with goals from R. Glover and K. Tshimanga, the latter scoring twice including a penalty. The match saw multiple substitutions and cards, including a red card for N. Tavares of Barnet, but the home side held on to win.

Key Facts

  • • Barnet 3-2 Oldham in League Two
  • • Tom Pett (11') opened scoring for Oldham; R. Glover equalized at 36'
  • • K. Tshimanga scored a penalty and the winner at 87'
  • • N. Tavares was sent off with a red card at 64'

Lineups

Barnet

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 29 C. Slicker (G)
  • 4 D. Collinge (D)
  • 25 N. Tavares (D)
  • 22 P. Chinedu (D)
  • 5 A. Senior (M)
  • 28 N. Ofoborh (M)
  • 18 A. Hartigan (M)
  • 15 R. Glover (M)
  • 11 I. Kanu (M)
  • 7 D. Jaiyesimi (F)
  • 20 K. Tshimanga (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 O. Evans
  • 8 R. Browne
  • 12 O. Hawkins
  • 19 M. Shelton
  • 23 K. Smith
  • 27 B. Assombalonga
  • 30 J. Kizzi

Oldham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hudson (G)
  • 20 J. Caprice (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 6 M. Monthe (D)
  • 24 J. Robson (D)
  • 26 K. Payne (M)
  • 8 R. Woods (M)
  • 4 T. Pett (M)
  • 11 J. Stevens
  • 15 K. Drummond (F)
  • 14 J. Garner (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 K. Taylor
  • 9 M. Fondop-Talum
  • 17 J. Quigley
  • 19 L. Hannant
  • 21 J. Hawkes
  • 40 D. Simeu
  • 31 T. Donaghy

Timeline

  1. Barnet
    6' Barnet Card · Yellow Card
    D. Collinge

    Foul

  2. Oldham
    11' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Pett · Assist: Joe Garner
  3. Barnet
    36' Barnet Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Glover
  4. Oldham
    42' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Daniels

    Foul

  5. Barnet
    45' Barnet Goal · Penalty
    K. Tshimanga
  6. Barnet
    46' Barnet subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Jaiyesimi · On: Mark Shelton
  7. Oldham
    60' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pett · On: Mike Fondop
  8. Barnet
    64' Barnet Card · Red Card
    N. Tavares

    Professional foul last man

  9. Barnet
    66' Barnet subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hartigan · On: J. Kizzi
  10. Oldham
    69' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stevens · Assist: Joe Garner
  11. Barnet
    71' Barnet Card · Yellow Card
    Cieran Slicker

    Time wasting

  12. Barnet
    72' Barnet subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Chinedu · On: Kane Smith
  13. Oldham
    81' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Drummond · On: J. Hawkes
  14. Barnet
    83' Barnet subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Kanu · On: O. Hawkins
  15. Barnet
    87' Barnet Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Tshimanga
  16. Oldham
    89' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Stevens · On: K. Taylor
  17. Oldham
    89' Oldham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joe Garner · On: Joe Quigley
  18. Barnet
    90'+4 Barnet Card · Yellow Card
    Kane Smith

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Barnet Oldham
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 64% 63%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 5 9
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 288 245
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.48 1.50
Shots off Target 0 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 184 154
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 1 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnet levelled the match just before halftime through R. Glover's goal, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ With ten men after N. Tavares' dismissal, Barnet held strong and K. Tshimanga scored a crucial second goal to ensure the win.