Match report
Harrogate Town Defeats Newcastle United U21 3-1 in EFL Trophy
Harrogate Town
3–1
FT
Newcastle United U21
Nov 11, 2025
Harrogate Town stuns Newcastle United U21 with a 3-1 victory in the EFL Trophy. E. Taylor opened the scoring early, followed by T. Cursons who scored twice to seal the win. Newcastle managed to respond through A. Harrison but couldn't find an equalizer despite multiple substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Harrogate Town: E. Taylor (12'), T. Cursons (64', 78')
- • Newcastle United U21: A. Harrison (45')
- • Substitutions for Harrogate Town: Z. Asare, C. McAleny, T. Cursons, Warren Burrell
- • Substitutions for Newcastle United U21: A. Munda, Ciaran Thompson, B. Parkinson, T. Bryant, S. Neave
Lineups
Harrogate Town
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 J. Belshaw (G)
- 20 B. Faulkner (D)
- 15 A. O'Connor (D)
- 30 L. Gibson (D)
- 4 J. Evans (D)
- 27 B. Fox (M)
- 17 L. Sutton (M)
- 21 E. Taylor (M)
- 19 T. Hill (M)
- 22 R. Smith (M)
- 9 S. McCoulsky (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Oxley
- 2 Z. Asare
- 6 W. Burrell
- 8 B. Morris
- 14 C. McAleny
- 18 J. Muldoon
- 25 T. Cursons
Newcastle United U21
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 35 J. Taylor (G)
- 65 M. Pivas (D)
- 38 C. Heffernan (D)
- 43 C. McArthur (D)
- 30 H. Ashby (M)
- 44 A. Harrison (M)
- 54 A. Munda (M)
- 64 Park Seung-soo (M)
- 85 S. Alabi (F)
- 40 B. Parkinson (F)
- 62 S. Neave (F)
Substitutes
- 59 A. Harrison
- 42 C. Thompson
- 46 S. Bailey
- 47 D. Charlton
- 49 D. Palmer
- 55 J. Brayson
- 56 T. Bryant
Timeline
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12' Harrogate Town Goal · Normal GoalE. Taylor -
25' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 1Off: Liam Gibson · On: Z. Asare -
38' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Hill · On: C. McAleny -
45' Newcastle United U21 Goal · Normal GoalA. Harrison · Assist: H. Ashby -
46' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 3Off: Unknown player · On: T. Cursons -
46' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Munda · On: S. Bailey -
62' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Ashby · On: Ciaran Thompson -
62' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Parkinson · On: J. Brayson -
64' Harrogate Town Goal · Normal GoalT. Cursons · Assist: Levi Sutton -
78' Harrogate Town Goal · Normal GoalT. Cursons -
83' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Harrison · On: T. Bryant -
85' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow CardB. FaulknerFoul
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86' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Faulkner · On: Warren Burrell -
88' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Neave · On: D. Palmer
Match Stats
| Stat | Harrogate Town | Newcastle United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 340 | 524 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 262 | 439 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Early goal by E. Taylor gave Harrogate Town a strong start and early lead over Newcastle United U21.
- ▸ T. Cursons' second goal in the second half sealed Harrogate Town's victory and turned the match in their favor.