Match report

Salford City and Harrogate Town Draw Even in Thrilling League Two Match

Salford City
Salford City
2–2
FT
Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town
Apr 27, 2024

Salford City and Harrogate Town played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their League Two clash. Salford took the lead early through Chris Hendry's goal but faced a stiff challenge from Harrogate, who equalized shortly after. Despite multiple substitutions and intense moments, both teams matched each other throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Salford City scored first at 5' by Chris Hendry with an assist from L. Garbutt
  • • Harrogate Town equalized at 27' with a goal from A. Odoh, assisted by Dean Cornelius
  • • Ryan Watson scored for Salford at 33'
  • • M. Foulds of Harrogate Town found the back of the net in injury time to secure a draw

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Cairns (G)
  • 2 E. Ingram (D)
  • 5 A. Mariappa (D)
  • 16 C. Tilt (D)
  • 29 L. Garbutt (D)
  • 7 R. Watson (M)
  • 6 E. Watt (M)
  • 54 J. Luamba (M)
  • 9 C. Hendry (M)
  • 18 C. McAleny (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 D. Chesters
  • 30 K. N’Mai
  • 8 M. Lund
  • 47 L. Humbles
  • 39 C. Morton
  • 31 J. Torrance
  • 19 J. Davies

Harrogate Town

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Belshaw (G)
  • 14 T. Sims (D)
  • 15 A. O'Connor (D)
  • 16 R. McDonald (D)
  • 23 M. Foulds (D)
  • 22 S. Dooley (M)
  • 7 G. Thomson (M)
  • 8 D. Cornelius (M)
  • 10 M. Daly (M)
  • 9 A. Odoh (M)
  • 18 J. Muldoon (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 J. Falkingham
  • 12 S. Folarin
  • 17 L. Sutton
  • 24 J. March
  • 6 W. Burrell
  • 1 M. Oxley
  • 19 J. Sivi

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    5' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Hendry · Assist: L. Garbutt
  2. Harrogate Town
    17' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    Rod McDonald

    Foul

  3. Harrogate Town
    27' Harrogate Town Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Odoh · Assist: Dean Cornelius
  4. Salford City
    33' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    Ryan Watson
  5. Harrogate Town
    34' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    T. Sims

    Foul

  6. Harrogate Town
    45'+2 Harrogate Town Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Foulds · Assist: G. Thomson
  7. Salford City
    63' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ethan Ingram · On: D. Chesters
  8. Salford City
    63' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Luamba · On: K. N'Mai
  9. Salford City
    75' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ryan Watson · On: Matthew Lund
  10. Salford City
    75' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. McAleny · On: L. Humbles
  11. Harrogate Town
    78' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Stephen Dooley · On: J. Falkingham
  12. Harrogate Town
    79' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Odoh · On: S. Folarin
  13. Harrogate Town
    79' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dean Cornelius · On: Levi Sutton
  14. Harrogate Town
    79' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Muldoon · On: J. March
  15. Salford City
    87' Salford City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matt Smith · On: C. Morton

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Harrogate Town
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 75% 69%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 454 377
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 340 261
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chris Hendry's early goal set the tone for Salford City, giving them an initial advantage
  • ▸ Harrogate's quick response through A. Odoh showcased their resilience and tactical flexibility
  • ▸ The late goal by M. Foulds in injury time highlighted Harrogate Town’s determination to secure a point