Walsall 2-2 Harrogate Town
Updated
It finished level: Walsall 2-2 Harrogate Town in the League Two (Round 43) on Fri, 18 Apr 2025 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Anthony O'Connor 16' (og), Liam Gordon 88'. Harrogate Town goals: Josh March 22', Ellis Taylor 62'. Expected goals: 1.22-1.99. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Josh March (8.7).
Match report
Walsall 2-2 Harrogate Town: match report
Walsall and Harrogate Town shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Friday 18 April in the League Two.
An own goal by Anthony O'Connor put Walsall ahead on 16' (1-0), Josh March levelled for Harrogate Town on 22' (1-1), Ellis Taylor restored Harrogate Town's lead on 62' (1-2) and Liam Gordon levelled for Walsall on 88' (2-2).
Walsall had 61% of the ball, shots were 15-21 (4-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.22-1.99.
Josh March (Harrogate Town) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 7,408. Referee: Scott Simpson.
Match stats
| Walsall | Harrogate Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.22 | 1.99 |
| Total shots | 15 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 26 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 226 (65%) | 122 (56%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 21 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 14 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, George Hall, Ryan Stirk, Jamie Jellis, Liam Gordon, Jamille Matt, Ellis Harrison
Harrogate Town (4-4-2): James Belshaw, Toby Sims, Anthony O'Connor, Jasper Moon, Bryant Bilongo, Ellis Taylor, Bryn Morris, Ben Fox, James Daly, Jack Muldoon, Josh March
Key events
- 16' · Goal · Anthony O'Connor (Walsall)
- 22' · Goal · Josh March (Harrogate Town)
- 34' · Yellow card · Jasper Moon (Harrogate Town)
- 37' · Yellow card · Bryant Bilongo (Harrogate Town)
- 43' · Yellow card · Ellis Taylor (Harrogate Town)
- 51' · Yellow card · Ben Fox (Harrogate Town)
- 62' · Goal · Ellis Taylor (Harrogate Town)
- 66' · Substitution · Levi Amantchi for Ellis Harrison (Walsall)
- 78' · Substitution · Alfie Chang for Connor Barrett (Walsall)
- 78' · Substitution · Nathan Asiimwe for George Hall (Walsall)
- 78' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 84' · Yellow card · Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 88' · Goal · Liam Gordon (Walsall)
- 90' · Substitution · Zico Asare for Bryant Bilongo (Harrogate Town)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Ryan Stirk (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2020: Walsall 4, draws 4, Harrogate Town 4.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Harrogate Town?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League Two) on Fri, 18 Apr 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Harrogate Town?
Fri, 18 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Harrogate Town?
In 12 league meetings since 2020: Walsall 4 wins, 4 draws, Harrogate Town 4 wins (goals 15-15).