A mix of Barnet first team players, Under-21s and trialists, including Nicky Bailey, overcame Championship side Brentford 1-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

The midfielder was one of five trialists to feature as Ross Eames' Development Team secured a friendly win over the Championship Bees on Tuesday.

Matt Stevens got the game's only goal from a Sam Muggleton hurl into the penalty area.

Head coach Martin Allen had announced earlier in the day former Barnet midfielder Bailey was training with the club with the view to a return.

There were four other trialists involved - one of which is understood to be former Crystal Palace centre-back Sonny Black.

Reflecting on the win, Development Team coach Eames said: “It was a pretty even match; Brentford dominated possession in the first half, but the Bees contained them well. 

“We moved the ball well in possession, but could have passed the ball around a bit quicker. 

“In the second period we pressed Brentford in their own half, and created chances through great pressure, excellent work rate, and good inter-play when we had the ball. 

“There was some really good link up play; Matt Stevens had four or five chances, with Shomotun and Fonguck having chances as well. 

“From my point of view it was a very controlled and disciplined performance, and there was a fantastic attitude from everyone on the pitch who played a part.” 

Barnet XI: Stephens; Odoffin, Trialist (Kennedy), Dembele, Muggleton; Batt (Nwogu), Trialist (Trialist), Champion (Fonguck), Shomotun (Trialist); Trialist (Gondoh), Lisbie (Stevens).