Cambridge United 1-1 Harrogate Town
Updated
It finished level: Cambridge United 1-1 Harrogate Town in the League Two (Round 3) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Louis Appere 18'. Harrogate Town goals: Stephen Duke-McKenna 52'. Expected goals: 2.09-0.20. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Anthony O'Connor (8.3).
Match report
Cambridge United 1-1 Harrogate Town: match report
Cambridge United and Harrogate Town shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 16 August in the League Two.
Louis Appere put Cambridge United ahead on 18' (1-0) and Stephen Duke-McKenna levelled for Harrogate Town on 52' (1-1).
Cambridge United had 62% of the ball, shots were 16-4 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.09-0.20. Cambridge United will feel they deserved more.
Anthony O'Connor (Harrogate Town) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,737. Referee: Kirsty Dowle.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Harrogate Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.09 | 0.20 |
| Total shots | 16 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 9 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 332 (70%) | 177 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 3 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, Ben Purrington, Shane McLoughlin, Dominic Ball, James Brophy, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere
Harrogate Town (4-2-3-1): James Belshaw, Lewis Cass, Anthony O'Connor, Tom Bradbury, Warren Burrell, Bryn Morris, Jack Evans, Ellis Taylor, Reece Smith, Stephen Duke-McKenna, Shawn McCoulsky
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 18' · Yellow card · Jack Evans (Harrogate Town)
- 39' · Substitution · Mamadou Jobe for Michael Morrison (Cambridge United)
- 52' · Goal · Stephen Duke-McKenna (Harrogate Town)
- 66' · Substitution · Elias Kachunga for Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 70' · Yellow card · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 74' · Substitution · James Gibbons for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 74' · Substitution · Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu for Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge United)
- 78' · Substitution · Conor McAleny for Reece Smith (Harrogate Town)
- 78' · Substitution · Jack Muldoon for Stephen Duke-McKenna (Harrogate Town)
- 86' · Substitution · Ben Fox for Jack Evans (Harrogate Town)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 2021: Cambridge United 1, draws 1, Harrogate Town 2.
Cambridge United vs Harrogate Town: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Harrogate Town?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League Two) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Harrogate Town?
Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Harrogate Town?
In 4 league meetings since 2021: Cambridge United 1 wins, 1 draws, Harrogate Town 2 wins (goals 8-9).