Match report

Cambridge United Draw with Barnet in League Two Clash

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
0–0
FT
Barnet
Barnet
Nov 15, 2025

Cambridge United managed to secure a hard-fought point against Barnet in a defensive battle that saw both sides struggle to break down the opposition. Key moments included substitute K Kouassi's introduction and two yellow cards for Cambridge United players.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cambridge United 0 - 0 Barnet
  • • Substitution: K. Kouassi on at 51'
  • • Yellow Card to P. Mpanzu at 63'
  • • Barnet's B. Winterburn came on as a substitute at 68'
  • • Cambridge United made multiple substitutions in the second half with S. Kaikai, J. Brophy entering the game
  • • Morrison also received a yellow card for Cambridge United

Lineups

Cambridge United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Eastwood (G)
  • 2 L. Bennett (D)
  • 5 M. Morrison (D)
  • 6 K. Watts (D)
  • 3 B. Purrington (D)
  • 8 K. Smith (M)
  • 17 P. Mpanzu (M)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 11 S. Kaikai (M)
  • 15 A. Mayor (M)
  • 20 K. Kouassi (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Appere
  • 10 E. Kachunga
  • 14 B. Knight
  • 23 M. Jobe
  • 25 B. Hughes
  • 26 J. Gibbons
  • 38 G. Hoddle

Barnet

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 29 C. Slicker (G)
  • 4 D. Collinge (D)
  • 25 N. Tavares (D)
  • 5 A. Senior (D)
  • 15 R. Glover (M)
  • 16 B. Winterburn (M)
  • 28 N. Ofoborh (M)
  • 11 I. Kanu (M)
  • 19 M. Shelton (F)
  • 10 C. Stead (F)
  • 9 L. Ndlovu (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 O. Evans
  • 6 E. Osadebe
  • 12 O. Hawkins
  • 18 A. Hartigan
  • 22 O. Kensdale
  • 23 K. Smith
  • 24 R. Crichlow-Noble

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    51' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Kouassi · On: L. Appere
  2. Cambridge United
    63' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mpanzu

    Foul

  3. Barnet
    68' Barnet subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Winterburn · On: Kane Smith
  4. Cambridge United
    75' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kaikai · On: E. Kachunga
  5. Cambridge United
    75' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Brophy · On: Ben Knight
  6. Barnet
    80' Barnet subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Glover · On: E. Osadebe
  7. Barnet
    80' Barnet subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Ndlovu · On: O. Hawkins
  8. Cambridge United
    89' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Morrison

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Cambridge United Barnet
Fouls 17 7
Pass Accuracy 67% 64%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 295 323
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 1 4
xG 0.41 1.01
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 197 207
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kouassi's introduction at 51' failed to spark an offensive surge from Cambridge United.
  • ▸ P. Mpanzu and Morrison's bookings highlighted the intensity and confrontational nature of the match.