Cambridge United came from behind to beat Barnet 2-1 in the EFL Cup first round. Three goals in eight second-half minutes turned the match after a goalless first half.
8.0Ben KnightCambridge United · Midfielder1 goal · 3 shots · 1 key pass8.0Ben KnightCambridge United · Midfielder1 goal · 3 shots · 1 key passCambridge United vs Barnet
First half0 - 0
Second half2 - 1
- 49
- 86(Dissent)
- 86(Dissent)
- 88(Time wasting)
- 88(Dissent)
- 90 + 2
Added time0 - 0
- (Dissent)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cambridge United vs Barnet?
Cambridge United 2-1 Barnet (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Kabongo Tshimanga (49') for Barnet; Ben Knight (52', assist Glenn McConnell) for Cambridge United; Isaac Heath (57', assist Louis Appéré) for Cambridge United.
Was Cambridge United's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Cambridge United vs Barnet?
Yellow cards: Barnet 3; Cambridge United 2.
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Head to Head meetings
Cambridge United – Barnet
Cambridge United
Barnet
- 1
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 3  |
Scored goals | 4 | 7 |
Average per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0-2 |
Form
Cambridge United
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Barnet
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
Cambridge United – Barnet
1X hasn't lost in 7 of the last matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.91 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Barnet · 3-4-2-1
Starting lineups: 13 Matthew Cox, 4 Daniele Collinge, 25 Nikola Tavares, 6 Zac Williams, 30 Myles Kenlock, 22 Oisin Gallagher, 10 Nnamdi Ofoborh, 5 Adam Senior, 8 Charlie Lakin, 11 Idris Kanu, 20 Kabongo Tshimanga
Cambridge United · 4-4-2
Starting lineups: 1 Jake Eastwood, 2 Liam Bennett, 25 Mamadou Jobe, 6 Kelland Watts, 3 Callum Perry, 4 Dominic Ball, 21 Shane McLoughlin, 10 Benjamin Knight, 27 Glen McConnell, 7 Isaac Heath, 9 Louis Appere
◆ CheckLive verdict
Evenly matched
The teams are closely matched on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 62.3 vs 60.3, with no clear favourite. The read is built on the three metrics and the extra signals below.
Both teams to score — Yes1.80
No clear favorite55%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
53.7
57.7
CheckSkill
53.9
57.4
CheckMental
67
71.2
CheckLive total62.3 vs 60.3+2.0
More match signals
Cambridge United (DNB)58%1.36
Cambridge United or draw54%1.25
Under 2.550%1.85
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Cambridge United vs Barnet?
CheckLive metrics show no clear favourite — the teams are level (overall rating 62.3 vs 60.3).
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-1 (Cambridge United vs Barnet, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.91 | 3.50 | 3.50 |