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League Two | Gameweek 7
Sep 10, 2021 at 7.45pm UK
Wetherby Road
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Harrogate
2 - 2
Newport

Muldoon (34'), Armstrong (43')
FT(HT: 2-2)
Bennett (3'), Willmott (38')
Demetriou (85')

Preview: Harrogate Town vs. Newport County - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Harrogate Town vs. Newport County - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Friday's League Two clash between Harrogate Town and Newport County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Harrogate Town play host to Newport County on Friday evening with the opportunity to extend their advantage at the top of the League Two table.

Despite an inconsistent start to the season, County can move into the top six if they prevail at the EnviroVent Stadium.


Match preview

With games having been postponed due to coronavirus cases, it is fair to say that Harrogate have not enjoyed the most straightforward of starts to the new season.

However, the Yorkshire outfit have impressed since their return to action, recording four wins and a draw in all competitions since August 21.

While Simon Weaver may not have expected such a strong run of results, the standard has now been set as they bid to continue their rise up the English football pyramid.

Luke Armstrong has been the star of the season thus far through netting four goals, but midfielder George Thomson has also chipped in with three important assists.

Although Harrogate's schedule eases somewhat throughout September, it remains to be seen whether the extra preparation time will benefit or harm their growing momentum.

Newport would have wished for a break from action last month on the back of shipping 11 goals in matches against Southampton and Salford City.

However, to their credit, County have responded with a victory over Plymouth Argyle in the EFL Trophy and a comeback draw at home to Leyton Orient.

With his side still yet to record back-to-back wins this season, boss Michael Flynn will demand that his players improve in every area of the pitch.

Nevertheless, while the club sit just three points behind fifth position, this Newport squad perhaps deserve the benefit of the doubt at a time when they still possess a match in hand.

Harrogate Town League Two form:
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  • W
  • W
  • D
  • W

Harrogate Town form (all competitions):
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • W
  • W

Newport County League Two form:
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  • L
  • W
  • L
  • D

Newport County form (all competitions):
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • W
  • D

Team News

Weaver may see no reason to make any unforced changes to his Harrogate XI after the 3-1 win away at Mansfield Town.

Nine players have started every league game this season, with Lloyd Kerry also making five appearances with three outings coming from the substitutes' bench.

Jack Diamond should retain his place in the team after returning to the club on loan from Sunderland.

Dominic Telford could replace Timmy Abraham in the Newport side after netting during his 29-minute cameo against Orient.

Priestley Farquharson is also an option in defence having impressed off the substitutes' bench last time out.

Harrogate Town possible starting lineup:
Oxley; Burrell, McArdle, Hall, Page; Thomson, Falkingham, Pattison, Diamond; Armstrong, Muldoon

Newport County possible starting lineup:
Day; Farquharson, Dolan, Demetriou; Norman, Upson, Cooper, Haynes; Willmott, Fisher, Telford


We say: Harrogate Town 2-1 Newport County

Having already claimed two wins on the road, County will fancy their chances of causing a surprise on Friday night.

However, despite having a tendency to concede goals, we still expect Harrogate to edge this contest by the odd goal in three.



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