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Harrogate Town vs Southend

CNG Stadium, Harrogate, North Yorkshire27 March 2021 at 15:00
Referee: L. Doughty

Match Events

Harrogate Town
Southend
Kick Off
S. PowerB. Kiernan
39′
44′Jason Dimitriou
Half Time
46′
J. WhiteT. Cordner
64′Alan McCormack
A. MartinM. Beck
64′
67′Shaun Hobson
69′
A. Nathaniel-George

assist: E. Acquah

70′
J. OlayinkaR. Holmes
J. McPakeE. Francis
72′
77′
A. McCormackK. Taylor
Connor Hall87′
90+6′
A. Nathaniel-GeorgeE. Bwomono
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal2
12Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots4
9Shots insidebox8
3Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls5
1Corner Kicks4
1Offsides2
53%Ball Possession47%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves5
404Total passes352
229Passes accurate192
57%Passes %55%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Harrogate Town is 6.62, compared to — for Southend. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Harrogate Town's highest-rated starter is J. Belshaw (6.80), while Southend's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Harrogate Town have contributed 6 goals and 2 assists this season, led by J. Muldoon (5G). Southend's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Harrogate Town deploy 4 defenders rated 6.73 on average, against Southend's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Harrogate Town field 4 midfielders averaging 6.52, versus Southend's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Harrogate Town start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.55, compared to 2 for Southend averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 67% for Harrogate Town and —% for Southend. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Harrogate Town's starters have collected 9 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Southend. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Harrogate Town's starting XI is 34.8 (youngest: G. Thomson (33), oldest: J. Muldoon (36)), while Southend average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Harrogate Town's starters average 19 league appearances each, versus 0 for Southend. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Harrogate Town4-4-24-4-2Southend
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Belshaw20Hall3Jones5Smith6Burrell4Falking.7Thomson30Power18Muldoon28McPake10Martin1Oxley48White5Hobson12Clifford4McCorma.24Demetri.44Ferguson7Olayinka20Nathani.9Akinola18Acquah

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

Substitutes

Coach: M. Molesley

Harrogate TownPosition StrengthSouthend
6.62
Avg Rating
6.80Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.73Defender (4 v 4)
1G 1A0G 0A
6.52Midfielder (4 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.55Forward (2 v 2)
5G 1A0G 0A
Harrogate Town4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw6.8
20DefenderC. Hall
3DefenderD. Jones
5DefenderW. Smith
6DefenderW. Burrell6.71G1A
4MidfielderJ. Falkingham6.5
7MidfielderG. Thomson6.6
30MidfielderS. Power
28MidfielderJ. McPake
18ForwardJ. Muldoon6.55G1A
10ForwardA. Martin
Southend4-4-2
1GoalkeeperM. Oxley
48DefenderJ. White
5DefenderS. Hobson
12DefenderT. Clifford
24DefenderJ. Demetriou
4MidfielderA. McCormack
44MidfielderN. Ferguson
7MidfielderJ. Olayinka
20MidfielderA. Nathaniel-George
9ForwardS. Akinola
18ForwardE. Acquah

Match Summary

Southend defeated Harrogate Town 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by A. Nathaniel-George 69′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Harrogate Town had 53% possession while Southend held 47%. Harrogate Town had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Southend. Harrogate Town made 3 substitutions, Southend made 4.

Rivalry since 2020

Harrogate Town vs Southend Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Harrogate Town
1
wins
Drawn
0
Southend
0
wins
Total goals
4 · 4.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 04 v 2020All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Harrogate Town

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Southend

LWLWWD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Harrogate Town1wins
0draws2 meetings
Southend1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Southend.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 55.8%Draw 29.1%Away 21.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.304.75
Max1.833.514.80
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.5%
Market favourite:Harrogate Town · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market52.4%27.3%20.2%
Public market52.8%27.2%20.0%

Harrogate Town vs Southend — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southend
Result vs. Market: Harrogate Town (56%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Harrogate TownHalf-time:00Southend
12Shots11
5Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
27/03/21Harrogate Town0–1Southend1.79/3.44/4.77
12/09/20Southend0–4Harrogate Town2.47/3.37/2.84

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Harrogate Town

W 83D 68L 125
Over 2.550
Goals scored317

Away Record: Southend

W 132D 88L 102
Over 2.541
Goals scored404

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026