Barnet FC loses 0-1 to Notts County on October 21 2025 at The Hive

Barnet FC lost their five-match unbeaten run after a 94th-minute goal. This is their first league defeat since September 6, 2025.
By Newsroom | Sports, Barnet |

Barnet Football Club saw its five-match unbeaten league run decisively broken at home on Saturday, October 21, 2025, by a late 94th-minute strike from Notts County. The final score at The Hive stood at 0-1, with the decisive goal coming from Hall for the visitors. This late concession follows a match where Barnet had, by most accounts, controlled large portions of play and created numerous opportunities.

"It’s just one of them days for us.”

The home side, under manager Dean Brennan, reportedly dominated the early stages of the game, hitting the woodwork twice in the first half through Lee Ndlovu and Danny Collinge. Despite a "first-half onslaught," Barnet lacked the decisive edge in front of goal, a recurring theme cited in the post-match analysis. Manager Brennan expressed frustration, noting that the team's goalkeeper "didn’t need to make a save all game," highlighting the visitors' limited direct threat until the dying moments.

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Substitutions were made to alter the dynamic, with Kane Smith entering for Crichlow in the 67th minute and Oli Hawkins replacing Ndlovu later in the second half. A late Anthony Hartigan free-kick that curled towards goal was parried by the Notts County keeper, another instance where Barnet came close but could not find the net.

Post-Match Reflections and League Standing

Despite the disappointing outcome, Dean Brennan remained reflective, focusing on the "technical" aspects of his team's play, even in defeat. The result marks Barnet's first league loss since September 6, 2025.

Currently, Notts County occupies the 5th position in the league standings, while Barnet sits in 9th, according to Sofascore's real-time data. Sofascore's rating system assigns individual player scores based on a comprehensive set of data points, though specific player ratings from this match were not detailed in the provided material. The match was also preceded by previews for future away fixtures, including a "232-mile round trip to Meadow Lane" against Notts County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did Barnet FC lose their unbeaten streak against Notts County on October 21 2025?
Barnet lost the match 0-1 after Notts County scored a goal in the 94th minute. Despite dominating the game and hitting the woodwork twice, Barnet could not score, ending their five-match unbeaten run.
Q: What is the new league position for Barnet FC after the loss to Notts County?
Following the defeat at The Hive, Barnet FC is now in 9th position in the league. Notts County moved up to 5th place in the standings after this win.
Q: How did manager Dean Brennan react to the Barnet FC loss against Notts County?
Manager Dean Brennan was frustrated because his team controlled most of the game but failed to score. He noted that his goalkeeper did not have to make a save until the final goal was scored by the visitors.
Q: When was the last time Barnet FC lost a league game before October 21 2025?
Barnet FC had been unbeaten in the league since September 6, 2025. This 0-1 result against Notts County was their first league loss in over six weeks.