BOREHAMWOOD, United Kingdom (Interstat) — Charlie Lakin scored twice, including the winner in the 72nd minute, as Barnet defeated Accrington 2-1 in League Two on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at The Hive Stadium. Accrington struck first when Charlie Caton scored in the 27th minute. Lakin equalized in the 57th minute and then put Barnet ahead. Accrington finished with 10 men after Devon Matthews was sent off in the 74th minute. Accrington received yellow cards through Tyler Walton, Josh Woods, Joe Anderson, Matthews and Connor O’Brien. The cards fell in the sixth, 16th, 29th, 55th and 81st minutes. Barnet improved to three wins, no losses and three draws in the competition and overall. Accrington moved to one win, two losses and two draws in the competition and overall. Barnet’s next match is against Fleetwood, while Accrington will host Newport. The result ended a hard-fought League Two contest at The Hive Stadium in Borehamwood.