Barnet 5-1 Arsenal U21
Updated
Barnet won: Barnet 5-1 Arsenal U21 in the England, EFL Trophy (Round 1) on Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at The Hive Stadium, London. Barnet goals: Bright Siaw 9', Jack Maskell 25', Tom Knowles 45'+2, Tom Knowles 56', Tom Knowles 69'. Arsenal U21 goals: Tom Knowles 36' (og). Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Bright Siaw (8.9).
Match report
Barnet rout Arsenal U21 5-1
Barnet ran riot against Arsenal U21 5-1 at The Hive Stadium on Tuesday 18 August in the England, EFL Trophy.
Bright Siaw put Barnet ahead on 9' (1-0), Jack Maskell made it 2-0 on 25', an own goal by Tom Knowles pulled one back for Arsenal U21 on 36' (2-1), Tom Knowles made it 3-1 on 45+2', added another on 56' (4-1) and added another on 69' (5-1).
Barnet had 44% of the ball, shots were 20-17 (7-2 on target).
Bright Siaw (Barnet) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 1,507. Referee: Stephen Parkinson.
Match stats
| Barnet | Arsenal U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Total shots | 20 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 35 |
| Big chances | 6 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 180 (68%) | 238 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 12 |
| Total shots | 20 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 3 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 11 |
| Shots outside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Barnet (4-2-3-1): Taye Ashby-Hammond, Aaron Liwala-Lukizalamu, Craig Farquhar, Zac Williams, Myles Kenlock, Will Wright, Brandon Comley, Bright Siaw, Patrick Matejko, Tom Knowles, Jack Maskell
Arsenal U21 (4-2-3-1): Khari Ranson, Theo Julienne, Teshaun Tarumbidzwa Murisa, Josh Ogunnaike, Marcell Washington, Ife Ibrahim, Ceadach O'Neill, Archie Stevens, Demiane Agustien, Andre Harriman-Annous, Evan Mooney
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Bright Siaw (Barnet)
- 25' · Goal · Jack Maskell (Barnet)
- 36' · Goal · Tom Knowles (Arsenal U21)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Tom Knowles (Barnet)
- 56' · Goal · Tom Knowles (Barnet)
- 69' · Goal · Tom Knowles (Barnet)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Barnet vs Arsenal U21?
Barnet won, 5-1 (England, EFL Trophy) on Tue, 18 Aug 2026.
When and where is Barnet vs Arsenal U21?
Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC at The Hive Stadium, London, England, EFL Trophy.