Barnet FC have started the League Two season perfectly, securing a club-record seventh consecutive league victory with a 3-1 win away at Shrewsbury Town. The result sends Dean Brennan's promotion-chasing side to the top of the early table with six points from two games.
Jake Reeves, an experienced midfielder who arrived on a season-long loan from AFC Wimbledon just 48 hours before the match, opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Shrewsbury levelled before half-time through Josh Davison after a goalkeeping error by Matt Cox, but Barnet showed resilience. Charlie Lakin and Tom Knowles both struck in the final ten minutes to seal a significant three points on the road.
The Bees' strong opening is built on momentum from last season's finish and effective recruitment. They ended the previous campaign with eight wins from their final nine games, though it wasn't enough to reach the play-offs. A positive pre-season and summer transfer work set the stage. Their competitive season began with a narrow 2-1 Carabao Cup loss at League One Cambridge United, where Kabongo Tshimanga gave them an early second-half lead before two quickfire goals from the hosts.
Barnet bounced back emphatically in their League Two opener, defeating Salford City 3-1 at The Hive with goals from Oisin Callagher, Charlie Lakin, and Kabongo Tshimanga. That victory was their first ever over Salford at the fifth attempt. They then made ten changes for a midweek EFL Trophy group game against Arsenal U21s and romped to a 5-1 win, with Tom Knowles netting a hat-trick and academy product Bright Siaw also on the scoresheet.
The statistics underline a formidable start. Barnet currently lead League Two with a perfect record of two wins from two, scoring six goals and conceding just two for a plus-four goal difference. Their recent form reads WW. More impressively, the win at Shrewsbury extended their winning streak in league matches to seven, a new club record in the competition that dates back to their strong finish last April.
This consistent scoring is a major strength. Six different players have found the net across all competitions already. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on our fixtures and standings pages.
Sitting first in the table provides early justification for their pre-season status as promotion favourites. The challenge now is maintaining this high level through a demanding League Two schedule. Manager Dean Brennan will be pleased with the contributions from new signings like Jake Reeves and the continued output from key attackers.
The squad's ability to rotate effectively, as shown in the EFL Trophy, will be vital. With a blend of experience and youth paying off, the focus shifts to preparing for the next league fixture. Supporters can view the full roster and player contributions on our squad page. The early signs are extremely positive for a club with clear ambitions of climbing out of League Two.
