Barnet lifted a 3-1 win at Shrewsbury on Saturday 22 August 2026, with late goals from Charlie Lakin and Tom Knowles turning a 1-1 draw into a victory. The match kicked off at 18:15 UK time, and Barnet took an early lead when Jake Reeves, who had joined on loan days earlier, netted in the 13th minute after a blocked shot from Lakin allowed the ball to fall to Reeves, who slotted it into the bottom corner.
Shrewsbury fought back, with Josh Davison equalising for the hosts after a cross was spilled by keeper Matt Cox. Davison capitalised on the error, slotting the ball home to bring the score level before the break.
In the second half, Shrewsbury had chances, including a header from Will Boyle cleared off the line and a header from Luca Hoole that went wide. Barnet’s Lakin restored the lead with a brilliant volley from a loose ball, and in the 90th minute Tom Knowles cut inside and finished with a fine shot into the top corner, sealing the win.
The Bees’ victory was secured by the late contributions of Lakin and Knowles, who each scored in the final minutes of the match.
