Match report

Barnet Stuns Walsall with Late Strikes in League Two Clash

Walsall
Walsall
1–3
FT
Barnet
Barnet
Feb 7, 2026

Barnet secured an impressive victory over Walsall with a score of 3–1 in the League Two game. Despite Aaron Pressley’s early yellow card for Walsall, Barnet took control of the match through well-structured plays and timely substitutions. Key goals were scored by A. Senior, I. Kanu, and K. Tshimanga.

Key Facts

  • • Barnet's A. Senior opened the scoring in the 41st minute with an assist from Kane Smith.
  • • I. Kanu extended Barnet’s lead to 2-0 at the 54th minute, consolidating their advantage.
  • • Walsall managed a goal through D. Kanu in the 64th minute but couldn't hold on.
  • • Barnet's third goal came from K. Tshimanga with an assist from I. Kanu in the 68th minute.

Lineups

Walsall

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Roberts (G)
  • 6 P. Farquharson (D)
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 30 E. Weir (D)
  • 2 C. Barrett (M)
  • 23 A. Pattison (M)
  • 20 A. Chang (M)
  • 8 C. Lakin (M)
  • 3 M. Hancock (M)
  • 15 D. Kanu (F)
  • 19 A. Pressley (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Hornby
  • 14 B. Comley
  • 5 H. Burke
  • 37 A. Adomah
  • 31 R. Richards
  • 17 C. Clarke
  • 11 A. Loupalo-Bi

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
  • 12 O. Hawkins
  • 27 B. Assombalonga
  • 8 R. Browne
  • 35 D. Adeniran
  • 7 D. Jaiyesimi
  • 22 P. Chinedu

Timeline

  1. Walsall
    2' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Aaron Pressley

    Foul

  2. Barnet
    41' Barnet Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Senior · Assist: Kane Smith
  3. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Chang · On: Brandon Comley
  4. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pattison · On: R. Richards
  5. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Lakin · On: C. Clarke
  6. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Aaron Pressley · On: A. Loupalo-Bi
  7. Barnet
    54' Barnet Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Kanu
  8. Barnet
    62' Barnet Card · Yellow Card
    Kane Smith

    Argument

  9. Walsall
    64' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kanu
  10. Barnet
    68' Barnet Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Tshimanga · Assist: I. Kanu
  11. Walsall
    71' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    C. Clarke

    Foul

  12. Barnet
    77' Barnet subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Glover · On: D. Jaiyesimi
  13. Walsall
    78' Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Hancock · On: A. Adomah
  14. Barnet
    80' Barnet subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kane Smith · On: P. Chinedu
  15. Barnet
    81' Barnet subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mark Shelton · On: Rhys Browne
  16. Barnet
    83' Barnet subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Tshimanga · On: B. Assombalonga
  17. Walsall
    87' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    P. Farquharson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Walsall Barnet
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 72% 88%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 249 778
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 9
xG 1.22 2.08
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 25% 75%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 180 682
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 1 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Senior’s goal in the 41st minute marked a significant shift, giving Barnet early momentum.
  • ▸ Barnet's third goal by K. Tshimanga sealed their victory despite Walsall's brief resurgence through D. Kanu.