Harrogate Town 1-0 Colchester
Updated
Harrogate Town won: Harrogate Town 1-0 Colchester in the League Two (Round 44) on Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at Exercise Stadium, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Harrogate Town goals: Jacob Slater 90'+9. Expected goals: 1.18-0.81. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Mark Oxley (8.9).
Match report
Harrogate Town beat Colchester 1-0
Harrogate Town edged Colchester 1-0 at Exercise Stadium on Saturday 18 April in the League Two.
Jacob Slater put Harrogate Town ahead on 90+9' (1-0).
Jacob Slater's 90+9' strike proved decisive.
Harrogate Town had 43% of the ball, shots were 13-15 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.18-0.81.
Mark Oxley (Harrogate Town) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 3,030. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Harrogate Town | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 | 0.81 |
| Total shots | 13 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 29 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 173 (59%) | 277 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total shots | 13 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 11 |
Lineups
Harrogate Town (4-2-3-1): Mark Oxley, Lewis Cass, Bobby Faulkner, Cathal Heffernan, Jacob Slater, Bryn Morris, Jack Evans, Thomas Hill, Jack Levi Sutton, Reece Smith, Mason Bennett
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Frankie Terry, Ellis Iandolo, Finley Barbrook, Arthur Read, Harry Anderson, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Will Goodwin
Key events
- 27' · Substitution · Kane Vincent-Young for Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
- 35' · Yellow card · Mason Bennett (Harrogate Town)
- 46' · Yellow card · Jack Evans (Harrogate Town)
- 48' · Yellow card · Thomas Hill (Harrogate Town)
- 55' · Substitution · Tobias Brenan for Jack Levi Sutton (Harrogate Town)
- 55' · Substitution · Stephen Duke-McKenna for Thomas Hill (Harrogate Town)
- 55' · Substitution · Emile Acquah for Mason Bennett (Harrogate Town)
- 65' · Substitution · Kyreece Lisbie for Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 66' · Substitution · Romeo Akachukwu for Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 66' · Substitution · Samson Tovide for Will Goodwin (Colchester)
- 70' · Substitution · Liam Gibson for Cathal Heffernan (Harrogate Town)
- 76' · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Harry Anderson (Colchester)
- 76' · Yellow card · Tobias Brenan (Harrogate Town)
- 87' · Yellow card · Kyreece Lisbie (Colchester)
- 90'+9 · Goal · Jacob Slater (Harrogate Town)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2020: Harrogate Town 5, draws 1, Colchester 6.
Questions
Who won Harrogate Town vs Colchester?
Harrogate Town won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 18 Apr 2026.
When and where is Harrogate Town vs Colchester?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Exercise Stadium, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Harrogate Town and Colchester?
In 12 league meetings since 2020: Harrogate Town 5 wins, 1 draws, Colchester 6 wins (goals 13-14).