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Harrogate Town vs Rochdale

EnviroVent Stadium, Harrogate, North Yorkshire7 August 2021 at 15:00
Referee: A. Coggins

Match Events

Harrogate Town
Rochdale
Kick Off
L. Armstrong

assist: J. Muldoon

5′
A. Pattison
10′
15′
A. Newby

assist: S. Dooley

43′Jake Beesley
Half Time
49′
C. Grant

assist: A. Newby

Alexander Pattison59′
60′Abraham Odoh
66′
A. WhiteS. Graham
A. PattisonL. Kerry
69′
70′
A. OdohD. Cashman
R. FallowfieldL. Page
75′
78′
C. GrantG. Broadbent
W. Burrell
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal5
7Shots off Goal3
19Total Shots14
4Blocked Shots6
16Shots insidebox10
3Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls16
9Corner Kicks4
2Offsides0
46%Ball Possession54%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
332Total passes387
219Passes accurate287
66%Passes %74%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Harrogate Town is 6.70, compared to — for Rochdale. 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 M. Oxley (7.19), while Rochdale's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Harrogate Town have contributed 6 goals and 3 assists this season, led by J. Muldoon (5G). Rochdale'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 Rochdale'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 Rochdale'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 Rochdale 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 61% for Harrogate Town and —% for Rochdale. 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 Rochdale. 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 Rochdale 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 16 league appearances each, versus 0 for Rochdale. 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 Town4-4-24-4-1-1Rochdale
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Oxley23McArdle20Hall6Burrell4Falking.7Thomson2Fallowf.30Power16Pattison18Muldoon29Armstro.1Lynch4McNulty3White2O'Keeffe5Taylor7Dooley10Newby8Morley11Grant18Odoh9Beesley

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

Substitutes

Coach: R. Stockdale

Harrogate TownPosition StrengthRochdale
6.70
Avg Rating
7.19Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 1A0G 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
1GoalkeeperM. Oxley7.21A
23DefenderR. McArdle
20DefenderC. Hall
6DefenderW. Burrell6.71G1A
2DefenderR. Fallowfield
4MidfielderJ. Falkingham6.5
7MidfielderG. Thomson6.6
30MidfielderS. Power
16MidfielderA. Pattison
18ForwardJ. Muldoon6.55G1A
29ForwardL. Armstrong
Rochdale4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Lynch
4DefenderJ. McNulty
3DefenderA. White
2DefenderC. O'Keeffe
5DefenderM. Taylor
7MidfielderS. Dooley
8MidfielderA. Morley
11MidfielderC. Grant
18MidfielderA. Odoh
10ForwardA. Newby
9ForwardJ. Beesley

Match Summary

Harrogate Town defeated Rochdale 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by L. Armstrong 5′, A. Pattison 10′, A. Newby 15′, C. Grant 49′, W. Burrell 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Harrogate Town had 46% possession while Rochdale held 54%. Harrogate Town had 19 shots (8 on target) compared to 14 (5 on target) for Rochdale. Harrogate Town made 2 substitutions, Rochdale made 3.

Rivalry since 2022

Harrogate Town vs Rochdale Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Harrogate Town
1
wins
Drawn
2
Rochdale
0
wins
Total goals
13 · 4.3/match
Both scored
3/3 · 100%
Over 2.5
2/3 · 67%

Recent Form

Harrogate Town

LWWLLW

Rochdale

WDWWDL

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

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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 Town2wins
2draws4 meetings
Rochdale0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

4.5

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.5%

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 43.9%Draw 30.0%Away 32.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.202.90
Max2.333.493.25
Over 2.5: 48.3%Under 2.5: 58.1%
Market favourite:Harrogate Town · Slight 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 market41.3%27.6%31.1%
Public market42.7%28.4%28.9%
Δ1.3%0.8%2.2%

Harrogate Town vs Rochdale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Harrogate Town
Result vs. Market: Harrogate Town (44%)

Result matched 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:21Rochdale
17Shots14
8Shots 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
08/05/23Harrogate Town1–1Rochdale1.96/3.65/3.61
03/12/22Rochdale1–4Harrogate Town2.40/3.37/2.96
12/02/22Rochdale3–3Harrogate Town2.19/3.42/3.26
07/08/21Harrogate Town3–2Rochdale2.28/3.33/3.08

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: Rochdale

W 176D 125L 159
Over 2.552
Goals scored653

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026