Match report
Barnet 3-0 Tranmere Rovers: match report
Barnet defeated Tranmere Rovers 3-0 in the FA Cup first round with goals from Kane Smith, Nnamdi Ofoborh, and Damola Ajayi.
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Barnet secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup first round on Saturday.
Kane Smith opened the scoring in the 80th minute, assisted by Tom Knowles, making it 1-0 for Barnet.
Nnamdi Ofoborh doubled the lead in the 90th minute, with Damola Ajayi providing the assist, bringing the score to 2-0.
In stoppage time, Damola Ajayi scored the third goal, sealing the win at 3-0.
Tranmere Rovers received four yellow cards during the match. Jordan Turnbull was booked in the 36th minute, followed by Oliver Scott in the 39th, Charlie Jay Whitaker in the 76th, and Darrell James Clarke in the 88th minute.
Barnet had 36% possession compared to Tranmere's 64%. Barnet managed 5 shots on target, while Tranmere had 2. Barnet also earned 8 corners to Tranmere's 4, and both teams committed 10 and 13 fouls respectively.
With this win, Barnet progresses in the FA Cup, while Tranmere Rovers will need to regroup after this defeat.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Match Events
All events- 90+6'Damola Ajayi(3 - 0)
- 90+2'Adam Senior(Out: Aaron Liwala-Lukizalamu)
- 90'Nnamdi Ofoborh(2 - 0)(Assist: Damola Ajayi)
- 88'Darrell James Clarke
- 85'Nathan Smith(Out: David Kamara)
- 83'Charlie Lakin(Out: Nnamdi Ofoborh)
- 80'Kane Smith(1 - 0)(Assist: Tom Knowles)
- 79'Oliver Scott(Out: Jacob Slater)
Match Statistics
All stats- 36%Possession64%
- 5Shots on Target2
- 8Corners4
- 10Fouls13
- 2Offsides2
Prediction
Pre-match prediction
Barnet 52%Draw 26%Tranmere Rovers 23%
Barnet is most likely to win the game against Tranmere Rovers.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionFA Cup · 1/128 finals
Last five games
BarnetWDWDL
Tranmere RoversLWDWL
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Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers: result, stats & highlights
Barnet and Tranmere Rovers finished 3-0 in the FA Cup (1/128 finals). Played: (your local time).
Recent form: Barnet WDWDL, Tranmere Rovers LWDWL.
Head-to-head (last 4): Barnet 4 wins, 0 draws, Tranmere Rovers 0 wins.
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