Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Harrogate Town AFC vs Skelmersdale United FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2020-21
Harrogate Town AFC
4 – 1
Full Time
Skelmersdale United FC
Fri 6 Nov 2020 · 19:45 UTC CNG Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+3'
Daniel Jones 17' Y
Y 90' Michael Grogan

Overview

Match Preview

Harrogate Town AFC vs Skelmersdale United FC — FA Cup at CNG Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Graham
  • Referee Darren Drysdale
  • Referee Joe Simpson
  • Referee Robert Madley

Head-to-Head

1
Harrogate Town AFC 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals Skelmersdale United FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-06 Harrogate Town AFC 4–1 Skelmersdale United FC

Recent Form

Harrogate Town AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Nov Skelmersdale United FC H 4–1 W
19 Oct FC Halifax Town A 2–1 W
23 Oct Wrexham AFC A 0–2 L
20 Oct Wrexham AFC H 0–0 D
Skelmersdale United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Nov Harrogate Town AFC A 1–4 L
24 Oct Stafford Rangers FC A 4–1 W
13 Oct Longridge Town FC A 1–0 W
03 Oct Lancaster City FC H 2–1 W
22 Sep Bootle FC H 2–1 W
12 Sep Congleton Town FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Harrogate Town AFC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at CNG Stadium. Harrogate Town AFC are looking to make home advantage count against Skelmersdale United FC.
  • 1' Harrogate Town AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Calvin Miller on 1.
  • 2' Calvin Miller with the second goal in the match!
  • 7' Skelmersdale United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 12' Skelmersdale United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 17' Daniel Jones was booked on 17.
  • 22' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jake Lawlor suffering a number of foals already.
  • 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
  • 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' The 36-year-old Josh Falkingham has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 42' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 47' Skelmersdale United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 48' Brilliant from the ! Mark Beck makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Harrogate Town AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 58' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 63' Harrogate Town AFC make a change. Tom Walker trudges off to be replaced by George Thomson on 63 minutes.
  • 68' A stunning finish from Jake Lawlor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 69' The Harrogate Town AFC bench stirs into life. Jack Muldoon is withdrawn and Aaron Martin gets his opportunity.
  • 70' Harrogate Town AFC ring the changes. Jack Muldoon has done his job and it is now time for Aaron Martin to step up.
  • 73' GOAL! Aaron Martin scores on 73.
  • 78' Skelmersdale United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 83' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Skelmersdale United FC player. Michael Grogan gets a Yellow card.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Harrogate Town AFC take all three points.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.12 Harrogate Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Skelmersdale United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Harrogate Town AFC55% Draw23% Skelmersdale United FC22%
Actual: Harrogate Town AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Harrogate Town AFC or Draw
79%
Draw or Skelmersdale United FC
45%
Harrogate Town AFC or Skelmersdale United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Harrogate Town AFC43% Draw41% Skelmersdale United FC16%
Actual: Harrogate Town AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Harrogate Town AFC

Handicap Harrogate Town AFC covers Push Skelmersdale United FC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 22% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 11% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Harrogate Town AFC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Skelmersdale United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.