Barnet secured a 1-1 draw away to Exeter City in League Two, a result that keeps them firmly in the promotion picture. Idris Kanu put the Bees ahead at St James Park before Reece Cole equalised for the hosts seven minutes later.
Barnet started the game as the league's promotion favourites and took the lead through Idris Kanu. The forward found the net to give the visitors an advantage on the road. Their lead was short-lived, however, as Exeter's Reece Cole struck back just seven minutes later to level the score. The match finished 1-1, with Barnet having a goal ruled out for offside during the contest. Exeter manager Matt Taylor noted afterwards that Barnet did not create many clear chances over the ninety minutes.
The draw leaves Barnet in a strong position early in the season. They are currently second in League Two with eight points from four games, having won two and drawn two. Their recent form reads DDWW. With nine goals scored and five conceded, they hold a positive goal difference of four. They sit just one point behind leaders Bristol Rovers in what is shaping up to be a tight title race. Fans can track the evolving battle on our standings page.
Exeter City boss Matt Taylor reacted to the hard-fought draw with praise for both teams. "I can't speak highly enough of the players," Taylor said. He also reflected on the nature of the contest, adding, "You can't do anything about it because it's a war of attrition." His comments framed the match as a typical, physical League Two encounter where points are hard earned.
Barnet will look to build on this solid away point as they continue their campaign. The team's attacking output, with nine goals so far, will be a source of confidence. The squad's depth and options can be viewed on our squad page. Their next challenge is to turn draws into wins as they aim to close the one-point gap at the top of the table. The Bees' upcoming schedule is available on our fixtures list, starting with a home game this weekend.
