Barnet Football Club is set to host Oxford United in their fifth pre-season fixture, aiming to build on their unbeaten record. The match takes place at The Hive London on Saturday, 25 July, with the fixture kicking off at 3:00pm.

What's at stake for Barnet?

Barnet will be playing in League Two in 2026/27, having narrowly missed out on the play-off positions last season. Their eighth place finish meant they finished just two points short of the play-off spots, but the season was seen as a success and their is hope that the team will make that next step of pushing for promotion.

The Bees' ambitions

Based in North London and affectionately known as "The Bees", Barnet Football Club has a proud heritage dating back to its founding in 1888. Since 2013, the club has called The Hive Stadium home, where it continues to welcome supporters for every home fixture. Four-time National League champions, Barnet most recently secured the title in record-breaking fashion during the 2024/25 season, surpassing the 100-point mark. Back in the Football League, the club's ambition is clear: to re-establish itself and build a successful, long-term future in the EFL.

Oxford United's preparations

Aaron Ramsey's first game in charge as Oxford United Head Coach saw the team defeat Aldershot Town 3-1 in midweek. Having fallen behind early in the game, Ramsey's side, which consisted of several youth players, turned the game around a secured victory through goals from Aidomo Emakhu, Gatlin O'Donker and Jin-Woo Jeon. Speaking after the game, U's boss Ramsey said: "I was really pleased with the performance. We have had a very strong start and the boys' standards have been exceptional."

Key players to watch

Recent additions to the squad for The Bees include Oisin Gallagher, on-loan from Championship side Lincoln City, former Swindon Town defender Will Wright and goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond, formerly of Stevenage. This will be Barnet's fifth pre-season fixture of the summer and have so far gone unbeaten in those games. After defeating Hitchin Town and Hamel Hampstead, Barnet have played Championship and League One opposition in their previous two friendlies. A 2-2 draw with Watford was followed by another draw of the same scoreline against Luton Town.

Next fixture

Barnet's next fixture is against Walsall at home on 2027-02-27, where they currently sit 12th in the table.