Martin Allen makes two changes for today’s visit from Exeter City, switching to a 3-5-2 system for the first time since defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup.

Michael Nelson and Michael Gash come into the side, taking the places of Gavin Hoyte and Sam Muggleton – who drops to the bench.

Hoyte, who was transfer listed in the week, is not included in the matchday 18.

For just the second time this season the Bees look set to start with three at the back; Bondz N’Gala, Nelson and Bira Dembele comprising the defence with Josh Clarke and Elliott Johnson pushed on into wing-back roles.

Barnet: Stephens; N'Gala, Nelson, Dembele; Clarke, Yiadom (c), Weston, Champion, Johnson; Akinde, Gash.

Subs: McKenzie-Lyle (GK), Gambin, Togwell, Muggleton, Batt, McLean, Bailey.

Exeter City: Olejnik; McCready, Brown, Ribeiro, McAllister, Butterfield, Noble, Harley, Grant, Wheeler, Nichols.

Subs: Hamon (GK), Tillson, Oyeleke, Davies, Nicholls, Watkins, Morrison.