Barnet 2026/27 League Two Preview
Barnet are top of League Two and one of three sides still unbeaten, taking 15 points from seven games. They beat Salford City 3-1 and Shrewsbury Town 3-1, drew 2-2 with Cheltenham Town, 1-1 at Exeter City and 3-3 at Chesterfield, then beat Accrington Stanley 2-1 and Fleetwood Town 3-1.
Charlie Lakin has six goals and Kabongo Tshimanga four, and the pair have also created 28 chances between them. Lakin has taken 23 corners, Tom Knowles 12 and two direct free-kicks. Matthew Cox has conceded 10 in seven and is still waiting for a clean sheet.
Eighth and 76 points last season left Barnet two points outside the play-offs. Dean Brennan’s 4-2-3-1 has scored 17 in seven this time, more than any other side in the division, and the only thing missing from the start is a shut-out.
Barnet’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Kabongo Tshimanga
- Free-Kicks: Tom Knowles, Nnamdi Ofoborh
- Corners: Charlie Lakin, Tom Knowles
Charlie Lakin has taken 23 of Barnet’s corners to Tom Knowles’ 12. Tom Knowles has had two of the direct free-kicks. Kabongo Tshimanga has converted from the spot.
Barnet FAQs
Where did Barnet finish in the 2025/26 season?
Barnet finished eighth in League Two in 2025/26, with 76 points from 46 games (21 wins, 13 draws, 12 defeats).
Who is the Barnet manager?
Dean Brennan is the manager of Barnet.
Where do Barnet play their home games?
Barnet play their home games at The Hive. The club was founded in 1888.