Match report

Harrogate Town Defeats Cambridge United 2-1 in League Two Clash

Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town
2–1
FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
Feb 7, 2026

Harrogate Town held off Cambridge United to secure a valuable 2-1 win at home, thanks to early goals from B. Morris and E. Sutton. Despite falling behind early, Cambridge fought back with a goal from L. Bennett but couldn't find the equalizer in League Two action.

Key Facts

  • • Harrogate Town: 2-1 victory over Cambridge United
  • • B. Morris scored at minute 8
  • • E. Sutton netted at minute 25 (assisted by E. Taylor)
  • • L. Bennett replied for Cambridge United at minute 29
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to Harrogate Town players

Lineups

Harrogate Town

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 H. Gray (G)
  • 24 L. Cass (D)
  • 31 C. Heffernan (D)
  • 30 L. Gibson (D)
  • 3 J. Slater (D)
  • 8 B. Morris (M)
  • 4 J. Evans (M)
  • 21 E. Taylor (M)
  • 22 R. Smith (M)
  • 23 E. Sutton (M)
  • 12 E. Acquah (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 S. Waller
  • 14 C. McAleny
  • 15 A. O'Connor
  • 18 J. Muldoon
  • 7 G. Thomson
  • 37 A. Marsh
  • 38 T. Brenan

Cambridge United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Eastwood (G)
  • 23 M. Jobe (D)
  • 6 K. Watts (D)
  • 26 J. Gibbons (D)
  • 2 L. Bennett (M)
  • 17 P. Mpanzu (M)
  • 4 D. Ball (M)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 14 B. Knight (F)
  • 11 S. Kaikai (F)
  • 9 L. Appere (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 B. Hughes
  • 3 B. Purrington
  • 19 S. Lavery
  • 24 E. Nevitt
  • 28 S. Raggett
  • 21 S. McLoughlin
  • 38 G. Hoddle

Timeline

  1. Harrogate Town
    8' Harrogate Town Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Morris
  2. Harrogate Town
    25' Harrogate Town Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Sutton · Assist: E. Taylor
  3. Cambridge United
    29' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bennett
  4. Harrogate Town
    30' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    E. Acquah

    Foul

  5. Harrogate Town
    36' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    E. Taylor

    Foul

  6. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gibbons · On: B. Purrington
  7. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brophy · On: S. Lavery
  8. Harrogate Town
    66' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Taylor · On: G. Thomson
  9. Harrogate Town
    66' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Sutton · On: T. Brenan
  10. Cambridge United
    67' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Appere · On: Elliott Nevitt
  11. Cambridge United
    67' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Dominic Ball · On: G. Hoddle
  12. Harrogate Town
    74' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Evans

    Foul

  13. Cambridge United
    75' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Mpanzu · On: S. McLoughlin
  14. Harrogate Town
    84' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Acquah · On: J. Muldoon
  15. Harrogate Town
    87' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    H. Gray

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Harrogate Town Cambridge United
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 65% 71%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 340 500
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 1.60 1.30
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 221 357
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harrogate Town took a quick lead with two early goals from B. Morris and E. Sutton, establishing control of the game.
  • ▸ Cambridge United's goal by L. Bennett at minute 29 provided temporary relief but failed to spark a comeback.