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Harrogate Town vs Gillingham

EnviroVent Stadium, Harrogate, North Yorkshire1 April 2024 at 15:00
Referee: S. Mather

Match Events

Harrogate Town
Gillingham
Kick Off
Stephen Dooley15′
41′
G. Lapslie
Half Time
S. DooleyD. Cornelius
53′
J. SiviA. Odoh
53′
Josh March55′
59′Remeao Hutton
W. BurrellD. Abu
60′
A. O'Connor

assist: G. Thomson

60′
65′
T. DiengR. McKenzie
65′
J. WilliamsJ. Clarke
65′
O. HawkinsJ. Andrews
M. Daly

assist: G. Thomson

68′
M. Daly
70′
Levi Sutton72′
75′
G. LapslieJ. Walker
M. DalyJ. Muldoon
79′
90+6′Josh Andrews
J. Muldoon

assist: J. March

90+3′
A. Odoh

assist: J. Muldoon

90+5′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal3
17Total Shots11
3Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox7
10Shots outsidebox4
7Fouls9
5Corner Kicks2
1Offsides3
52%Ball Possession48%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
492Total passes458
372Passes accurate324
76%Passes %71%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Harrogate Town is 6.76, compared to 6.81 for Gillingham. 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 A. O'Connor (7.23), while Gillingham's best-rated player is R. Hutton (6.88).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Harrogate Town have contributed 1 goals and 3 assists this season, led by W. Burrell (1G). Gillingham's starters account for 6 goals and 11 assists, spearheaded by M. Clark (3G). 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 3 defenders rated 7.23 on average, against Gillingham's 4-man backline averaging 6.85. 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 6.61, versus Gillingham's 5 rated 6.72. 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 3 forward(s) averaging 6.57, compared to 1 for Gillingham 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 71% for Harrogate Town and 64% for Gillingham. 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 13 yellow cards this season, compared to 20 for Gillingham. 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 32.8 (youngest: L. Sutton (28), oldest: J. Belshaw (35)), while Gillingham average 30.3 (youngest: E. Coleman (25), oldest: G. Morris (42)). 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 20 league appearances each, versus 31 for Gillingham. 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 Town3-4-2-14-2-3-1Gillingham
GKDEFMIDFWD
31Belshaw15O'Connor16McDonald23Foulds6Burrell17Sutton22Dooley19Sivi7Thomson10Daly24March1Morris24Hutton5Ehmer4Masters.3Clark38Dieng18Coleman23Mahoney7Lapslie8Williams12Hawkins

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

Substitutes

Coach: S. Clemence

Harrogate TownPosition StrengthGillingham
6.76
Avg Rating
6.81
6.80Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.87
0G 0A0G 1A
7.23Defender (3 v 4)6.85
0G 1A5G 9A
6.61Midfielder (4 v 5)6.72
1G 2A1G 1A
6.57Forward (3 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
Harrogate Town3-4-2-1
31GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw6.8
15DefenderA. O'Connor7.21A
16DefenderR. McDonald
23DefenderM. Foulds
6MidfielderW. Burrell6.71G1A
17MidfielderL. Sutton6.51A
22MidfielderS. Dooley
19MidfielderJ. Sivi
7ForwardG. Thomson6.6
10ForwardM. Daly
24ForwardJ. March
Gillingham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperG. Morris6.91A
24DefenderR. Hutton6.93A
5DefenderM. Ehmer
4DefenderC. Masterson6.82G
3DefenderM. Clark6.93G6A
38MidfielderT. Dieng
18MidfielderE. Coleman6.91A
23MidfielderC. Mahoney
7MidfielderG. Lapslie
8MidfielderJ. Williams6.61G
12ForwardO. Hawkins

Match Summary

Harrogate Town defeated Gillingham 5:1. The match was played in League Two 2023. Goals were scored by G. Lapslie 41′, A. O'Connor 60′, M. Daly 68′, M. Daly 70′, J. Muldoon 90′, A. Odoh 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Harrogate Town had 52% possession while Gillingham held 48%. Harrogate Town had 17 shots (8 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Gillingham. Harrogate Town made 4 substitutions, Gillingham made 4.

Rivalry since 2022

Harrogate Town vs Gillingham Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Harrogate Town
3
wins
Drawn
2
Gillingham
2
wins
Total goals
12 · 1.7/match
Both scored
2/7 · 29%
Over 2.5
2/7 · 29%

Recent Form

Harrogate Town

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Gillingham

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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 Town4wins
2draws8 meetings
Gillingham2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

38%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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 27.8%Draw 29.1%Away 48.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.402.05
Max3.753.502.13
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
Market favourite:Gillingham · 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 market26.4%28.3%45.2%
Public market25.4%28.0%46.5%
Δ1.0%0.3%1.3%

Harrogate Town vs Gillingham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Harrogate Town
Result vs. Market: Gillingham (48%)

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:01Gillingham
17Shots11
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
24/01/26Harrogate Town0–3Gillingham4.00/3.40/1.86
27/09/25Gillingham0–1Harrogate Town1.69/3.58/4.78
29/03/25Harrogate Town1–1Gillingham2.67/3.04/2.79
23/11/24Gillingham1–2Harrogate Town1.66/3.69/5.27
01/04/24Harrogate Town5–1Gillingham3.60/3.43/2.08
09/09/23Gillingham1–0Harrogate Town1.81/3.39/4.46
04/03/23Harrogate Town0–0Gillingham2.85/3.11/2.62
16/08/22Gillingham0–2Harrogate Town2.17/3.30/3.45

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: Gillingham

W 140D 106L 122
Over 2.540
Goals scored446

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026