Charlie Lakin scores twice as Barnet beat Accrington

Charlie Lakin’s second-half brace ensured Barnet got back to winning ways by beating Accrington 2-1 at the Hive.

The first real chance fell to the visitors in the 13th minute when captain Shaun Whalley’s low drive towards the far post forced Barnet goalkeeper Matthew Cox into a fine save, before Devon Matthews headed wide from the resulting corner.

The Reds took the lead in the 27th minute, with Charlie Caton lobbing the ball over Cox and into the net.

The hosts almost responded immediately after Oisin Gallagher’s ambitious effort was brilliantly saved by Accrington goalkeeper Louie Moulden, with Danny Collinge heading wide moments later.

Barnet levelled before the hour mark when Damola Ajayi found Adam Senior, who cut inside and squared for Lakin to fire home.

Lakin claimed his second when he pounced on some hesitancy to fire past Moulden and put the hosts ahead.

Two minutes later, Accrington were reduced to 10 men when Matthews received a second yellow card for a two-footed challenge on Lakin. The Bees held on to secure victory.