Callum Stead scored five goals as Barnet thrashed Gillingham 6-2 at the Hive, a relentless attacking display that swept the Bees past the visitors after they had briefly drawn level.
Dean Brennan's side made the stronger start and never relinquished control once they regained the lead, racking up five goals before the interval and adding a sixth in the closing stages.
Stead Strikes Early Before Gillingham Hit Back
The Bees made the stronger start and took the lead inside six minutes when Ryan Glover sent a perfect cross into the box for Stead to head past Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris.