Memories of Barnet FC’s final match at Underhill stadium

He told us: “I attended that game 10 years ago with my close friends. The game took place on April 20, 2013, and was against Wycombe Wanderers. Dutch legend Edgar Davids was our player-manager.

“The game was memorable for many reasons. It was a 1-0 win, with Jake Hyde scoring the only goal of the game. But our keeper Graham Stack saved a penalty, ensuring that the last goodbye at Underhill ended with a win.

“I still have my matchday programme from the last game at Underhill.”

Although Barnet’s final game at Underhill – which they called home for 106 years – ended in a victory, they were pulled back into the drop zone seven days later on the final day of the season. A 1-0 defeat to Northampton Town meant the Bees dropped out of the Football League on goal difference.

The team had enjoyed a resurgence after former Milan and Juventus midfielder Edgar Davids took over as manager midway through the season, and Underhill had been a fortress for the side. But their fate was sealed with seven defeats from their final nine away fixtures, plus a lack of goals in the side, with top scorer Jake Hyde netting 14 khbrknews – and nobody else scoring more than five khbrknews across all competitions.

Hrishi added: “I’ve visited the Hive recently to see Barnet play a play-off eliminator with local rivals Boreham Wood FC.

If you have any memories or photos to share of watching Barnet FC at Underhill, email them to michele.newman@newsquest.co.uk All pics: Hrishi Nimal-Raj

“I hope Barnet will reach the Premier League soon, and our local rivals Luton Town have just been promoted themselves. There is a lot of proud football history in Hertfordshire when you include Barnet, Boreham Wood, Watford FC, and behind my house there is Hadley Rangers in Arkley, which has been a great development for talent coming through.

Hrishi Nimal-Raj Barnet pic

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