Cambridge United 2-1 Barnet
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Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 2-1 Barnet in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Ben Knight 52', Isaac Heath 57'. Barnet goals: Kabongo Tshimanga 49'. Expected goals: 1.41-1.95. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Kelland Watts (8.6).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Barnet 2-1
Cambridge United came from behind to beat Barnet 2-1 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 8 August in EFL Cup.
Kabongo Tshimanga put Barnet ahead on 49' (0-1), Ben Knight levelled for Cambridge United on 52' (1-1) and Isaac Heath restored Cambridge United's lead on 57' (2-1).
Cambridge United had 51% of the ball, shots were 13-17 (7-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.41-1.95. Barnet created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Kelland Watts (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 3,521. Referee: Carl Brook.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Barnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.41 | 1.95 |
| Total shots | 13 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 31 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 178 (59%) | 163 (56%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 11 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Callum Perry, Dominic Ball, Shane McLoughlin, Ben Knight, Glenn McConnell, Isaac Heath, Louis Appéré
Barnet (4-2-3-1): Matthew Cox, Danny Collinge, Nikola Tavares, Zac Williams, Myles Kenlock, Oisín Gallagher, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Adam Senior, Charlie Lakin, Idris Kanu, Kabongo Tshimanga
Key events
- 49' · Goal · Kabongo Tshimanga (Barnet)
- 52' · Goal · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 57' · Goal · Isaac Heath (Cambridge United)
- 62' · Substitution · Sullay Kaikai for Glenn McConnell (Cambridge United)
- 62' · Substitution · Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu for Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge United)
- 65' · Substitution · Tom Knowles for Myles Kenlock (Barnet)
- 74' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Louis Appéré (Cambridge United)
- 84' · Substitution · Will Wright for Nnamdi Ofoborh (Barnet)
- 84' · Substitution · Kane Smith for Nikola Tavares (Barnet)
- 86' · Yellow card · Idris Kanu (Barnet)
- 86' · Yellow card · Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 88' · Yellow card · Zac Williams (Barnet)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Zak Bradshaw for Isaac Heath (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 6, draws 7, Barnet 7.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Barnet?
Cambridge United won, 2-1 (EFL Cup) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Barnet?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 12:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Barnet?
In 20 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 6 wins, 7 draws, Barnet 7 wins (goals 20-27).