2 : 2
  • 04 January 2025, Barrow AFC vs Harrogate Town AFC, 0-2, Win
  • 01 January 2025, Harrogate Town AFC vs Salford City, 0-2, Lose
  • 29 December 2024, Fleetwood Town vs Harrogate Town AFC, 1-1, Draw
  • 26 December 2024, Grimsby Town vs Harrogate Town AFC, 2-1, Lose
  • 21 December 2024, Harrogate Town AFC vs Walsall, 0-2, Lose
Harrogate Town AFC
Home
  • 05 January 2025, Crewe Alexandra vs Bromley FC, 4-1, Win
  • 01 January 2025, Crewe Alexandra vs Carlisle United, 3-2, Win
  • 29 December 2024, Milton Keynes Dons vs Crewe Alexandra, 1-1, Draw
  • 26 December 2024, Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra, 2-1, Lose
  • 20 December 2024, Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United, 0-0, Draw
Crewe Alexandra
Away
League Two
League Two, England

In analyzing the 2-2 draw between Harrogate Town AFC and Crewe Alexandra, we can see that the home team had a promising start, capitalizing early on their tactical setup. Harrogate netted their first goal in the 34th minute, showcasing an efficient attack. Their offensive prowess continued into the second half, with another quick goal in the 52nd minute, giving them a solid 2-0 lead. This early surge indicated a well-coordinated attacking game plan, with their forwards keen on exploiting Crewe's defensive vulnerabilities.

Crewe Alexandra, despite trailing by two goals, demonstrated resilience that changed the game's momentum. They managed to find the net twice in rapid succession during the final quarter. Their first goal at the 83rd minute and the equalizer at the 88th minute highlighted a determined comeback, likely supported by effective mid-game adjustments and amplified attacking pressures. This shift in dynamics was partially facilitated by Harrogate's potentially complacent defense following their initial lead.

Harrogate dominated in terms of set-pieces, securing 11 corner kicks compared to Crewe's 5. However, this advantage did not translate into additional goals, suggesting either inefficiency in execution or commendable defensive efforts from Crewe's side when defending corners. Additionally, both teams demonstrated disciplined defensive lines regarding the offside trap, each being caught offside only once during the match.

The disciplinary actions in the game were also telling. Crewe Alexandra received two yellow cards in the second half, at the 61st and 73rd minutes, indicating increasing physicality or possibly desperate defending as they worked their way back into the game. In contrast, Harrogate Town maintained a clean disciplinary record, which might reflect better individual player discipline or tactical choices that avoided risky defensive actions.

Overall, the match's turning point was Crewe's ability to stage a comeback despite Harrogate's initial control. The combination of effective mid-game tactical changes and set-piece defense played crucial roles. Harrogate's inability to secure additional goals from their multitude of corners and Crewe's persistent pressure ultimately balanced the scales, resulting in a well-fought draw.

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Form Guide

Win0-2Barrow AFC vs Harrogate Town AFC
Lose0-2Harrogate Town AFC vs Salford City
Draw1-1Fleetwood Town vs Harrogate Town AFC
Lose2-1Grimsby Town vs Harrogate Town AFC
Lose0-2Harrogate Town AFC vs Walsall
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
4:7
GOALS / MATCH
0.8
  • Harrogate Town AFC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 4:7, scoring 0.8 goals average
Win4-1Crewe Alexandra vs Bromley FC
Win3-2Crewe Alexandra vs Carlisle United
Draw1-1Milton Keynes Dons vs Crewe Alexandra
Lose2-1Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra
Draw0-0Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
9:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • Crewe Alexandra has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:6, scoring 1.8 goals average

Harrogate Town AFC H2H Crewe Alexandra

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PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
2:7
GOALS / MATCH
0.40
  • Harrogate Town AFC lost three times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 2:7; average goals per match – 0.40
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