Martin Allen admits he has been tempted to dip into the loan market in an attempt to resolve Barnet’s poor away form, which he concedes is a concern.

The Bees were beaten 2-0 at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday to extend their losing streak to six away league fixtures, meaning they are they only side in the top four divisions yet to pick up a point away from home.

And whilst Allen has acknowledged that away form is a concern, he will not be tempted to add to his squad now the emergency loan window is open.

Asked on Saturday whether he would consider bringing someone in on loan, Allen said: “There is a temptation but we have got some good personnel.

“Some of those personnel may need to be changed; they have been found short, they have been found wanting in the away games.

“But as I say, my dilemma is that at home they have played extremely well. It’s a little bit of a challenge at the moment.”

All three of Barnet’s league victories so far have come at The Hive. Saturday’s defeat at Wimbledon was dismal, with the Bees mustering just one effort on target in 90 minutes.

Lyle Taylor lashed in the opener after seven minutes before George Francomb, a former Barnet loanee, missed a first-half penalty for the hosts.

But with goalkeeper Max Crocombe chasing an equaliser in the Dons’ half, Sean Rigg added a second in injury time.

Speaking afterwards, Allen said: “Of course our away form is a concern. I think we broke records last season with the number of games we won away from home.

“This year we’re not, so of course something has to change and sharpen up. Overall we’ve been playing quite well but today we didn’t.”

Despite their struggles on the road in the league, Barnet outplayed League One side Millwall at The Den in the League Cup in August.

When it was put to him that it could be a mental issue, Allen replied: “I suppose everybody may be feeling sorry for themselves and thinking: ‘What have we got to do?'.

“It’s frustrating for the players but I think most of the players would have to hold their hands up today and say we didn’t play well enough.”