Barnet 3-1 Shrewsbury
The League Two fixture at Shrewsbury Town’s ground on Saturday 22 August 2026 finished 3-1 in favour of the Bees. The match, played at 18:15 UK time, saw Barnet take an early lead, a late comeback from Shrewsbury, and then a decisive late burst from Barnet to secure the win.
Barnet’s early advantage
Barnet’s Jake Reeves, who had joined the club on loan days earlier, struck the opening goal in the 13th minute. A loose ball fell to him after a blocked shot, and he put the ball into the bottom corner of the net. Shrewsbury went close to equalising in the first half, but Will Gray cleared a header off the bar and Josh Davison’s header was wide.
Shrewsbury’s fightback
The hosts pulled level shortly before half-time. Shrewsbury keeper Matt Cox, who was on loan at Shrewsbury last season, spilled a cross, and Davison reacted quickest to slot the ball home. Shrewsbury’s Will Boyle later saw a header cleared off the line, and Luca Hoole headed wide.
Barnet’s late surge
Charlie Lakin restored the Bees’ lead with a brilliant volley from a loose ball. Minutes later, Tom Knowles cut inside and finished with a fine shot into the top corner, completing the 3-1 victory. Nnamdi Ofoborh had spurned a chance to double Barnet’s lead earlier in the match.
The match was highlighted by Barnet’s late goals, with Lakin’s volley and Knowles’ finish proving decisive. Shrewsbury’s Josh Davison had cancelled out the early goal, but the Bees’ late fire secured the win.
