Martin Allen makes two changes from Saturday's defeat by Wycombe Wanderers as Barnet host Northampton Town, handing Ben Tomlinson his first league start.

The wideman starts in place of Luke Gambin on the left, whilst Michael Gash takes the place of Tom Champion as the Bees switch back to 4-4-2.

Champion and Gambin drop to the bench, though there is no sign of the injured Kevin Lisbie (hamstring).

The Cobblers include former Bees Sam Hoskins and Ricky Holmes in their starting XI.

Barnet: Stack; Hoyte, N’Gala, Dembele, Johnson; Yiadom, Weston (c), Togwell, Tomlinson; Gash, Akinde.

Subs: Stephens (GK), Nelson, Vilhete, Gambin, Champion, Muggleton, Batt.

Northampton Town: Smith; Lelan, McDonald, Cresswell, Buchanan (c); Hackett, Byrom, Taylor, Holmes; Hoskins, Calvert-Lewin.

Subs: Clarke (GK), D'Ath, Richards, Adams, Potter, Corry, O'Toole.