Harrogate Town vs Blackpool

Key Stats

• Both of these sides are off the back of losses in the league
• Both of these sides have won just the one of their last five games in all competitions

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

The two teams for this match are both desperate for a win in the final group game of the EFL trophy this season.

Harrogate Town Preview

Harrogate Town Predicted Line-up: James Belshaw; Matthew Colin Foulds, Jasper Moon, Anthony O'Connor, Zico Asare; Stephen Duke-McKenna, Stephen Dooley, Dean Cornelius, Ellis Taylor; Josh March; Jack Muldoon

Harrogate Town are fresh off the back of a very disappointing home loss. No one wants to lose at home, especially to Morecambe. So far this season, Harrogate are just four points above the relegation zone, with four wins, three draws and eight losses resulting in 15 points.

It could be worse. But for now, they face a tough opponent in Blackpool for the chance to remain in the competition.

So far in the trophy they’ve taken just one point from a penalty shoot out win against Liverpool under 21s. Away from that, they lost to Crewe on the road for their second game. Three points in this game would mean they would go above Blackpool and potentially sneak in to the top two.

Blackpool Preview

Blackpool Predicted Line-up: Richard O'Donnell; Hayden Coulson, Oliver Casey, Odeluga Offiah, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel; CJ Hamilton, Sonny Carey, Lee Evans, Rob Apter; Dom Ballard, Kyle Joseph

Steve Bruce has sorted Blackpool right out this season. Yes, the recent results have been poor and 16th in the league isn’t anything to go crazy about. But they looked like a side that was struggling to stay in the division to start. Under Bruce, that now looks very unlikely.

So far in the trophy they’ve won their opening game 4-1 against Crewe and then lost on penalties to Liverpool under 21s. Three points in this game could take them top of the group and secure automatic qualification to the next round. If they lose, they won’t make it through.

When it comes to standout performers this season, Lee Evans has been sensational from midfield. He has five assists and one goal so far whilst Kyle Joseph is also impressing up top with his six goals.

Head-to-head Stats: Harrogate Town vs Blackpool

28th November 2020 - Harrogate Town 0-4 Blackpool - FA Cup

Harrogate Town vs Blackpool Predictions

We’re backing Blackpool to win this match, with our bookmakers securing odds of 8/13 for this result.

Blackpool are a whole division ahead of Harrogate Town and have some real quality players throughout the pitch. They’ll have more than enough to turn up to Harrogate and secure a place in the next round.

Final Prediction: Harrogate Town vs Blackpool

Harrogate Town 1-2 Blackpool

There are also plenty more matches happening in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, with Charlton Athletic hosting Bromley.