Accrington 1-0 Harrogate Town
Updated
Accrington won: Accrington 1-0 Harrogate Town in the League Two (Round 23) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025 at Wham Stadium, Accrington, Lancashire. Accrington goals: Shaun Whalley 45'+1 (pen). Sent off: Jacob Slater (59'). Expected goals: 2.23-0.44. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Shaun Whalley (8.3).
Match report
Accrington beat Harrogate Town 1-0
Accrington edged Harrogate Town 1-0 at Wham Stadium on Monday 29 December in the League Two.
Shaun Whalley put Accrington ahead from the penalty spot on 45+1' (1-0).
Jacob Slater (Harrogate Town) was sent off on 59'.
Accrington had 55% of the ball, shots were 25-8 (8-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.23-0.44. Accrington were the better side on chances, too.
Shaun Whalley (Accrington Stanley) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 1,995. Referee: Declan Brown.
Match stats
| Accrington | Harrogate Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.23 | 0.44 |
| Total shots | 25 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 11 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 287 (65%) | 214 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total shots | 25 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
Accrington (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Donald Love, Conor Grant, Shaun Whalley, Alex Henderson, Isaac Sinclair, Benn Ward, Devon Matthews, Charlie Caton, Isaac Heath, Connor O'Brien
Harrogate Town (3-4-2-1): James Belshaw, Zico Asare, Jacob Slater, Jack Evans, Warren Burrell, Bryn Morris, Conor McAleny, Anthony O'Connor, Reece Smith, Kyle Jameson, Tom Cursons
Key events
- 32' · Substitution · Seamus Conneely for Conor Grant (Accrington)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Shaun Whalley (Accrington)
- 59' · Red card · Jacob Slater (Harrogate Town)
- 64' · Substitution · Mason Bennett for Tom Cursons (Harrogate Town)
- 64' · Substitution · Shawn McCoulsky for Conor McAleny (Harrogate Town)
- 73' · Substitution · Josh Woods for Charlie Caton (Accrington)
- 78' · Substitution · Lewis Cass for Zico Asare (Harrogate Town)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Freddie Sass for Seamus Conneely (Accrington)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Donald Love (Accrington)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2023: Accrington 3, draws 1, Harrogate Town 2.
Questions
Who won Accrington vs Harrogate Town?
Accrington won, 1-0 (League Two) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025.
When and where is Accrington vs Harrogate Town?
Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at Wham Stadium, Accrington, Lancashire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington and Harrogate Town?
In 6 league meetings since 2023: Accrington 3 wins, 1 draws, Harrogate Town 2 wins (goals 10-8).