Match report

Oldham Defeats Harrogate Town 1–0 in League Two Clash

Oldham
Oldham
1–0
FT
Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town
Mar 21, 2026

Oldham held off a resilient Harrogate Town to secure a crucial 1-0 victory in League Two. J. Leake's goal in the 60th minute proved decisive, as Oldham's solid defensive display and a few key substitutions ensured they clinched the win. Harrogate Town, despite showing fight, were unable to find an equalizer amidst Oldham's strong defense.

Key Facts

  • • Oldham: 1 goal (J. Leake)
  • • Harrogate Town: 0 goals
  • • Two yellow cards for Harrogate Town (Chanse Headman, Jack Evans)
  • • Multiple substitutions for both teams including J. Leake's assist by Emmanuel Monthe
  • • Oldham's Joe Garner and Emmanuel Monthe also received yellow cards

Lineups

Oldham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Matthew Hudson (G)
  • 16 Will Sutton (D)
  • 5 Donervon Daniels (D)
  • 6 Emmanuel Monthe (D)
  • 24 Jamie Robson (D)
  • 15 Kane Drummond (M)
  • 8 Ryan Woods (M)
  • 4 Tom Pett (M)
  • 11 Jack Stevens (M)
  • 9 Mike Fondop (F)
  • 27 Oliver Hammond (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Joe Garner
  • 3 Jake Leake
  • 26 Kai Payne
  • 21 Josh Hawkes
  • 31 Tom Donaghy
  • 40 Dynel Simeu
  • 7 Kane Taylor

Harrogate Town

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Henry Gray (G)
  • 16 Chanse Headman (D)
  • 31 Cathal Heffernan (D)
  • 30 Liam Gibson (D)
  • 3 Jacob Slater (D)
  • 8 Bryn Morris (M)
  • 4 Jack Evans (M)
  • 21 Ellis Taylor (M)
  • 19 Thomas Hill (M)
  • 22 Reece Smith (M)
  • 18 Jack Muldoon (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Sam Waller
  • 24 Lewis Cass
  • 38 Tobias Brenan
  • 11 Stephen Duke-McKenna
  • 23 Emmerson Sutton
  • 17 Levi Sutton
  • 12 Emile Acquah

Timeline

  1. Harrogate Town
    20' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    Chanse Headman

    Foul

  2. Oldham
    46' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Hammond · On: Joe Garner
  3. Oldham
    51' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Sutton · On: J. Leake
  4. Oldham
    52' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Drummond · On: K. Payne
  5. Oldham
    58' Oldham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Stevens · On: J. Hawkes
  6. Harrogate Town
    59' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Evans

    Foul

  7. Oldham
    60' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Leake · Assist: Emmanuel Monthe
  8. Harrogate Town
    64' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Muldoon · On: E. Acquah
  9. Harrogate Town
    65' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Hill · On: T. Brenan
  10. Harrogate Town
    65' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Taylor · On: E. Sutton
  11. Harrogate Town
    75' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Chanse Headman · On: L. Cass
  12. Harrogate Town
    77' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Reece Smith · On: S. Duke-McKenna
  13. Oldham
    80' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Garner

    Foul

  14. Oldham
    87' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    Emmanuel Monthe

    Foul

  15. Oldham
    90'+6 Oldham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Woods · On: K. Taylor

Match Stats

Stat Oldham Harrogate Town
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 61% 71%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 345 403
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 209 288
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Leake's goal in the 60th minute gave Oldham the lead, which they defended well.
  • ▸ Harrogate Town's early yellow cards (20th and 59th minutes) hindered their momentum.
  • ▸ Oldham's multiple substitutions in the second half allowed them to maintain their defensive structure and control the game.