Barnet FC's plans for a new stadium have been rejected by Barnet Council. The decision is a significant setback for the team's hopes of returning to its home borough.
What happened?
Barnet FC had submitted plans for a 7,000-seat stadium on green belt land at Barnet Playing Fields. The plans included floodlights, parking, public facilities, a club shop, and a community medical centre.
Why it matters for Barnet
The team had hoped that the new stadium would help it prepare for entering the professional football leagues. Barnet FC will play in the EFL League Two next season after winning the National League title. The team is currently 11 points behind leaders Bromley.
What comes next?
Questions remain over whether there is another suitable site for Barnet to build a new stadium in the borough. The team's recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in its last 5 games, including a 2-1 win over Harrogate Town on 2026-05-02. Barnet FC's league standing is 8th in League Two, with 76 points from 46 games, and a goal difference of +17.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 8th in League Two |
| Points | 76 |
| Goals scored | 70 |
| Goals conceded | 53 |
| Recent form | 5W-0D-0L |
