Barnet edged a five-goal thriller, defeating Cambridge United 3-2 in their EFL Trophy group stage clash on October 22, 2025. The victory at The Hive kept Barnet's qualification hopes alive in a dramatic and entertaining encounter. Cambridge struck first, but Barnet responded with two quick goals to turn the game around before halftime. The visitors equalized early in the second half to make it 2-2, setting up a grandstand finish. Barnet found a late winner to snatch all three points in a match that had significant implications for the group standings. The back-and-forth nature of the game provided great entertainment and highlighted the competitive spirit in the EFL Trophy. The Barnet manager praised his team's never-say-die attitude, while the Cambridge coach was left frustrated after seeing his team fight back twice only to lose at the death.