Barnet 2-1 Accrington
Updated
Barnet won: Barnet 2-1 Accrington in the League Two (Round 6) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at The Hive Stadium, London. Barnet goals: Charlie Lakin 57', Charlie Lakin 72'. Accrington goals: Charlie Caton 27'. Sent off: Devon Matthews (75'). Expected goals: 2.41-0.69. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Charlie Lakin (9.1).
Match report
Barnet beat Accrington 2-1
Barnet came from behind to beat Accrington 2-1 at The Hive Stadium on Saturday 12 September in the League Two.
Charlie Caton put Accrington ahead on 27' (0-1), Charlie Lakin levelled for Barnet on 57' (1-1) and added another on 72' (2-1).
Devon Matthews (Accrington) was sent off on 75'.
Barnet had 61% of the ball, shots were 17-8 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.41-0.69. Barnet were the better side on chances, too.
Charlie Lakin (Barnet) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 1,900. Referee: Neil Hair.
Match stats
| Barnet | Accrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.41 | 0.69 |
| Total shots | 17 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 11 |
| Big chances | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 277 (70%) | 132 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 17 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 6 |
Lineups
Barnet (4-2-3-1): Matthew Cox, Adam Senior, Zac Williams, Danny Collinge, Idris Kanu, Brandon Comley, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Charlie Lakin, Oisín Gallagher, Tom Knowles, Kabongo Tshimanga
Accrington (3-4-1-2): Louie Moulden, Devon Matthews, David Tutonda, Joseph Anderson, Connor O'Brien, Liam Coyle, Aidan Borland, Josh Woods, Shaun Whalley, Tyler Walton, Charlie Caton
Key events
- 6' · Yellow card · Tyler Walton (Accrington)
- 16' · Yellow card · Josh Woods (Accrington)
- 27' · Goal · Charlie Caton (Accrington)
- 29' · Yellow card · Joseph Anderson (Accrington)
- 46' · Substitution · Alex Henderson for Charlie Caton (Accrington)
- 46' · Substitution · Damola Ajayi for Nnamdi Ofoborh (Barnet)
- 55' · Yellow card · Devon Matthews (Accrington)
- 57' · Goal · Charlie Lakin (Barnet)
- 63' · Substitution · Romoney Crichlow-Noble for Tom Knowles (Barnet)
- 63' · Substitution · Jake Reeves for Oisín Gallagher (Barnet)
- 64' · Substitution · Charlie Warren for Tyler Walton (Accrington)
- 64' · Substitution · Joel Catesby for Shaun Whalley (Accrington)
- 72' · Goal · Charlie Lakin (Barnet)
- 75' · Red card · Devon Matthews (Accrington)
- 76' · Substitution · Séamus Conneely for Aidan Borland (Accrington)
- 76' · Substitution · Cole Stockton for Josh Woods (Accrington)
- 81' · Yellow card · Connor O'Brien (Accrington)
- 88' · Substitution · Isiah Noel-Williams for Idris Kanu (Barnet)
- 88' · Substitution · Jack Maskell for Kabongo Tshimanga (Barnet)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2006: Barnet 8, draws 6, Accrington 9.
Questions
Who won Barnet vs Accrington?
Barnet won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026.
When and where is Barnet vs Accrington?
Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Hive Stadium, London, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnet and Accrington?
In 23 league meetings since 2006: Barnet 8 wins, 6 draws, Accrington 9 wins (goals 31-29).