Barnet lose top spot in National League after home draw with Halifax

Barnet slipped to second spot in the Vanarama National League after being held 1-1 by Halifax at The Hive.

Billy Waters turned in Jamie Cooke’s 11th-minute cross for his fifth goal of the season to give the Yorkshire visitors a shock lead.

Barnet levelled after 24 minutes through Mark Shelton’s shot from outside the box, which Sam Johnson was unable to stop.

One to watch: Former Portsmouth, Hartlepool and Northampton forward Nicke Kabamba has been a huge part of Barnet’s success over the last couple of years, scoring 19 goals last season, including scoring home and away against Halifax, before netting 25 league goals last term – only bettered by Eastleigh’s Paul McCallum.

Shelton saw another first-half effort cleared off the line, while Florent Hoti went close for Halifax late on with a free-kick that skimmed the crossbar.

York’s 3-0 home victory over Southend took them above Barnet and into top spot on goal difference.

Last time they met: Goals from Jamie Cooke and Adam Adetoro saw Town beat Barnet 2-1 on the opening day of the season. Match facts: ยูฟ่าเบท No team in the National League has conceded fewer goals away from home this season than Halifax

Barnet are the highest scorers in the National League this season, with 46 goals.

The Bees have won more home games in the division than any other team and have conceded the least goals at home too