Match report

Harrogate Town Draws 1-1 With Rochdale In League Two Clash

Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town
1–1
FT
Rochdale
Rochdale
May 8, 2023

Harrogate Town fought back to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Rochdale in the League Two match. Despite falling behind early through John Keohane's goal, Harrogate rallied and equalized through Tom Sims' well-taken strike mid-way through the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Rochdale took an early lead with a goal from John Keohane in the 24th minute.
  • • Harrogate Town equalized through Tom Sims' goal at the 74-minute mark.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Harrogate's Kayne Ramsay and Rochdale’s Tyler Sinclair.
  • • The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Lineups

Harrogate Town

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Oxley (G)
  • 14 T. Sims (D)
  • 34 T. Eastman (D)
  • 3 J. Mattock (D)
  • 33 M. Foulds (D)
  • 4 J. Falkingham (M)
  • 17 L. Sutton (M)
  • 12 S. Folarin (M)
  • 28 M. Daly (M)
  • 10 K. Olaigbe (M)
  • 29 L. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 K. Ramsay
  • 18 J. Muldoon
  • 27 B. Williams
  • 23 R. McArdle
  • 15 A. O'Connor
  • 21 P. Jameson
  • 25 G. Horbury

Rochdale

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. O'Donnell (G)
  • 13 J. Keohane (D)
  • 15 S. Graham (D)
  • 6 E. Ebanks-Landell (D)
  • 22 O. Dodgson (D)
  • 17 T. Sinclair (M)
  • 14 E. Brierley (M)
  • 7 L. Kelly (M)
  • 9 D. Bughail-Mellor (M)
  • 10 D. Rodney (F)
  • 40 I. Henderson (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Odoh
  • 8 J. Ball
  • 24 C. John
  • 2 F. Seriki
  • 49 G. Nevett
  • 21 J. Eastwood
  • 45 B. Bailey

Timeline

  1. Rochdale
    24' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Keohane · Assist: T. Sinclair
  2. Harrogate Town
    59' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Foulds · On: Kayne Ramsay
  3. Harrogate Town
    65' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Folarin · On: J. Muldoon
  4. Rochdale
    68' Rochdale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Sinclair · On: A. Odoh
  5. Harrogate Town
    74' Harrogate Town Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Sims · Assist: K. Olaigbe
  6. Harrogate Town
    85' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Levi Sutton · On: B. Williams
  7. Harrogate Town
    85' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Eastman · On: R. McArdle
  8. Rochdale
    90' Rochdale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Brierley · On: J. Ball

Match Stats

Stat Harrogate Town Rochdale
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 77%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 411 485
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 317 372
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rochdale took the lead through John Keohane's early goal, putting pressure on Harrogate Town from the outset.
  • ▸ Harrogate's equalizer by Tom Sims shifted momentum and kept their playoff hopes alive.