Harrogate Town vs Cheltenham Town: match statistics
The match between Harrogate Town and Cheltenham Town promises to be a tight clash between two struggling teams from the bottom of the table. Harrogate occupies 23rd place and has a disastrous home record (18% wins, 71% losses), yet their recent form shows improvement with 1.6 points per match in the last 5 games. Cheltenham, in 19th position, presents even weaker current form—merely 0.6 points per match in the last 5 games, with no victories in that period. The visitors have a slightly better shot conversion rate (9% vs 5%) and fail to score less frequently on the road (31% vs 59% for the hosts at home), which could give them an offensive edge. Both teams have negative goal differences and high averages of goals conceded, suggesting goals from both sides. Given the poor form of both squads, defensive and offensive issues, and balanced xG statistics, a draw seems the most likely scenario, though a slight advantage for the hosts stems from playing before their own crowd.
Harrogate Town vs Cheltenham Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Harrogate Town played against Cheltenham Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Harrogate Town has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Cheltenham Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Harrogate Town scores 0.71 goals per game and allows 1.50. Cheltenham Town scores 1.03 and allows 1.69. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Harrogate Town's games and 47% of Cheltenham Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 44%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Harrogate Town has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.17 per game. Harrogate Town takes 11.1 shots per game, while Cheltenham Town takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Harrogate Town leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Harrogate Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Cheltenham Town, it is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match between Harrogate Town and Cheltenham Town promises to be a tight clash between two struggling teams from the bottom of the table. Harrogate occupies 23rd place and has a disastrous home record (18% wins, 71% losses), yet their recent form shows improvement with 1.6 points per match in the last 5 games. Cheltenham, in 19th position, presents even weaker current form—merely 0.6 points per match in the last 5 games, with no victories in that period. The visitors have a slightly better shot conversion rate (9% vs 5%) and fail to score less frequently on the road (31% vs 59% for the hosts at home), which could give them an offensive edge. Both teams have negative goal differences and high averages of goals conceded, suggesting goals from both sides. Given the poor form of both squads, defensive and offensive issues, and balanced xG statistics, a draw seems the most likely scenario, though a slight advantage for the hosts stems from playing before their own crowd.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Harrogate Town | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Harrogate Town is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Harrogate Town · 1 pts / game - Cheltenham Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cheltenham Town is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
0.71 goals / game - Harrogate Town · 1.03 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Harrogate Town is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Harrogate Town · 1.69 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Harrogate Town scores in 56% of games (19 of 34 meczów), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 meczów).
Cheltenham Town scores in 69% of games (22 of 32 meczów), while Harrogate Town keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Harrogate Town
Over / Under - Cheltenham Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Harrogate Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Harrogate Town
Cheltenham Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Harrogate Town | Liga | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.21 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 53% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 47% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 69% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Harrogate Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cheltenham Town. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Harrogate Town vs Cheltenham Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Harrogate Town 1:1 Cheltenham Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Harrogate Town vs Cheltenham Town?
Harrogate Town score 0.71 goals per game on average and Cheltenham Town 1.03. The EFL League Two average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Harrogate Town's matches and 47% of Cheltenham Town's.
What form are Harrogate Town and Cheltenham Town in?
Over the last 5 games Harrogate Town have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cheltenham Town 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Harrogate Town vs Cheltenham Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Harrogate Town vs Cheltenham Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.