U21s highlights: Barnet 5-1 Arsenal

Our under-21s were beaten 5-1 by Barnet in the opening game of their EFL Trophy campaign.

In what was our first game of the 2026/27 season, the League Two sides started quickly and led 2-0 after 15 minutes.

We struck back through an own goal from Tom Knowles, but the Barnet winger then netted a hat-trick to secure a resounding victory for the home side.

Press play on the video at the top of the article to watch the key moments from the clash at The Hive.