MILTON KEYNES, England (Interstat) — Barnet delivered a stunning second-half blitz to overturn an early deficit and secure a 3-1 victory over Milton Keynes Dons in a League Two match at Stadium MK on Saturday.

The home side, heavily favored before kickoff, started brightly and took a deserved lead in the seventh minute. Forward Jon Mellish found the net to give MK Dons an early advantage, settling the nerves of the home supporters.

The first half proceeded with Milton Keynes Dons controlling much of the tempo, but the match turned dramatically in the dying moments before the interval. In the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time, Barnet substitute Danny Collinge leveled the score. The equalizer seemed to energize the visitors and deflate the home team.

Barnet carried that momentum directly into the second half, scoring again just three minutes after the restart. Another substitute, Kabongo Tshimanga, put the Bees ahead 2-1, completing a rapid two-goal swing in a span of just six minutes of game time across the halftime break.

The visitors sealed the decisive victory in the 57th minute. Substitute Idris Kanu, who had entered the match earlier, netted Barnet’s third goal. Kanu was instrumental in the comeback, contributing a goal and an assist after coming off the bench. Collinge and Tshimanga also scored as substitutes, making Barnet’s bench the defining factor in the match. Romoney Crichlow-Noble and Gethin Jones each provided an assist for the winners.

The match was a physical affair, with three yellow cards issued. Barnet’s Kanu was booked in the 12th minute, followed by teammate Crichlow-Noble in the 45th minute. MK Dons’ Jones received a caution in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.

The result was a significant upset based on pregame projections. Statistical models heavily favored Milton Keynes Dons, giving them an overwhelming probability to win. A separate game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw, but Barnet’s clinical finishing in a short span proved those forecasts wrong.

The victory improves Barnet’s League Two record to 15 wins, 12 losses and 12 draws this season. Their overall record across all competitions moves to 15 wins, 14 losses and 13 draws. Despite the loss, Milton Keynes Dons remain in a strong position in the league table with a record of 21 wins, 8 losses and 12 draws. Their overall record stands at 21 wins, 11 losses and 12 draws.

Barnet entered the match having drawn 1-1 with Crawley Town in their previous outing on Tuesday. This win marks a positive response after a run of inconsistent form. Milton Keynes Dons saw a four-match winning streak across all competitions snapped with this defeat. They had defeated Colchester United 1-0 last Wednesday.

The two sides had played to a 2-2 draw in their previous meeting this season on Nov. 8.

Barnet will look to build on this momentum when they host Cambridge United in League Two play on March 28. Milton Keynes Dons will aim to rebound on the same date with a road match at Salford City.