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
Key match information
Harrogate Town played Gillingham in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Harrogate Town: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Gillingham: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Harrogate Town scores 0.73 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. Gillingham scores 1.36 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Harrogate Town 42%, Gillingham 64%. Over 2.5: Harrogate Town 31%, Gillingham 40%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Gillingham has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.13. Harrogate Town: 10.0 shots per match, Gillingham: 13.3.
Match halves
Harrogate Town: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.46. Gillingham: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Harrogate Town: 76-90+ (5 goals). Gillingham: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Gillingham is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Harrogate Town · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
0.73 goals / match - Harrogate Town · 1.36 goals / match - Gillingham
Gillingham is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.58 goals / match - Harrogate Town · 1.2 goals / match - Gillingham
Harrogate Town scores in 58% of matches (15 of 26 matches), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
Gillingham scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Harrogate Town keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Harrogate Town
Over / Under - Gillingham
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Harrogate Town · 1.16 pts / match - Gillingham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Harrogate Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 15%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Harrogate Town
Gillingham
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Harrogate Town 1 - 0 - 0 Gillingham. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.