Barnet's pre-season preparations took a hit as they lost 1-3 to Crystal Palace U21. The match saw a 22-man squad named by Palace, including returning loanees and U18s stepping up. Barnet threatened from multiple corners, but it was Palace who took the lead through Umolu. Hawkins leveled for Barnet, but Agbinone reclaimed the lead for Palace, and then added another from the spot. The second half saw Hill make several good saves to deny Barnet. The Bees had efforts from Shelton and R. Browne, but couldn't find a way past Hill. The match ended 1-3 in favor of Palace. Barnet's manager will be looking to work on their defense ahead of the new season. The club's fans will be hoping for a stronger performance in their next match. And with the new season approaching, Barnet will need to step up their game. But for now, they'll have to settle for a loss. So the focus will be on the next match, and how they can improve. Barnet's players will need to work on their set pieces, as they struggled to capitalize on their corners. The club's coaching staff will be analyzing the match, looking for areas to improve. The Bees will be back in action soon, and they'll be looking to bounce back from this defeat.