Barnet's manager Dean Brennan has been charged by the FA for making sexist comments to referee Kirsty Dowle.
What happened?
Brennan was sent off by Dowle for dissent during Barnet's League Two defeat by Shrewsbury in September. He allegedly made reference to her gender, which triggered an FA investigation.
Why it matters for Barnet
The charge is an aggravated breach of FA Rule E3.1 for offensive remarks. Brennan could be banned for six matches, which would impact Barnet's performance in the league. As of 23 Jun 2026, Barnet is 8th in England League Two with 76 pts from 46 games.
What comes next?
The FA introduced a minimum five-match ban for proven cases of discrimination in 2013. The tariff increased to six matches in 2019. Brennan's case will be reviewed, and a decision will be made regarding his punishment. Barnet's recent form has been strong, with a win against Harrogate Town on 2026-05-02, but the potential loss of their manager could affect their momentum.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 8th |
| Points | 76 |
| Recent form | WWWWW |
