Harrogate Town vs Gillingham: match statistics
Harrogate Town occupies 23rd place in the table and displays catastrophic home form with 75% losses and only 17% victories at their own stadium. The hosts have earned a mere 0.2 points per match in their last five games and have not won a single fixture, confirming a deep crisis. Gillingham, despite being in 14th position, demonstrates significantly better offensive efficiency (1.25 goals per away match) and a higher shot conversion rate (12% vs 6%). The difference in goal difference is key: Harrogate has -14 at home, while Gillingham is at just -1 on the road. Gillingham's high percentage of away draws (42%) suggests the visitors could win or draw, but their superior form and offensive statistics argue for a victory for the away team.
Harrogate Town vs Gillingham: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Harrogate Town played against Gillingham in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Harrogate Town has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Gillingham has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Harrogate Town scores 0.73 goals per game and allows 1.58. Gillingham scores 1.36 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Harrogate Town's games and 64% of Gillingham's. The Over 2.5 rates are 31% and 40%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gillingham has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.13 per game. Harrogate Town takes 10.0 shots per game, while Gillingham takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Harrogate Town leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Gillingham leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Harrogate Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Gillingham, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Harrogate Town occupies 23rd place in the table and displays catastrophic home form with 75% losses and only 17% victories at their own stadium. The hosts have earned a mere 0.2 points per match in their last five games and have not won a single fixture, confirming a deep crisis. Gillingham, despite being in 14th position, demonstrates significantly better offensive efficiency (1.25 goals per away match) and a higher shot conversion rate (12% vs 6%). The difference in goal difference is key: Harrogate has -14 at home, while Gillingham is at just -1 on the road. Gillingham's high percentage of away draws (42%) suggests the visitors could win or draw, but their superior form and offensive statistics argue for a victory for the away team.
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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 | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.33 |
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.
Gillingham is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Harrogate Town · 1 pts / game - Gillingham
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.
Gillingham is 86% better for: goals scored per game.
0.73 goals / game - Harrogate Town · 1.36 goals / game - Gillingham
Gillingham is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - Harrogate Town · 1.2 goals / game - Gillingham
Harrogate Town scores in 58% of games (15 of 26 meczów), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
Gillingham scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Harrogate Town keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 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 - Gillingham
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.
Gillingham is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.81 pts / game - Harrogate Town · 1.16 pts / game - Gillingham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Harrogate Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 15%. 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.
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 32%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Gillingham
* 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 | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.62 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 55% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 25% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 70% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Harrogate Town's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Gillingham. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Harrogate Town vs Gillingham?
The EFL League Two match finished Harrogate Town 0:3 Gillingham. 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 Gillingham?
Harrogate Town score 0.73 goals per game on average and Gillingham 1.36. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Harrogate Town's matches and 64% of Gillingham's.
What form are Harrogate Town and Gillingham in?
Over the last 5 games Harrogate Town have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Gillingham 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Harrogate Town vs Gillingham?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.