Harrogate Town vs. Wrexham Prediction: In the first round of the FA Cup, Wrexham AFC will visit Harrogate Town in what promises to be an exciting matchup. With Wrexham enjoying a strong season under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, they enter the fixture as favorites. However, Harrogate, eager to pull off an upset, will look to make their mark in front of a home crowd.
Where to Watch Harrogate Town vs. Wrexham
The match is set to be broadcast live on ESPN+ and through the ESPN App for viewers in the United States. Unfortunately, there is no direct television broadcast of the game in the U.S., so streaming on ESPN+ will be the best way to catch the action live.
- Streaming Options: ESPN+ and ESPN App
Kickoff Time for Harrogate Town vs. Wrexham
The game will take place at The Exercise Stadium in Harrogate, England, and is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, November 3, at 3:30 p.m. local time.
For viewers in the United States, here’s when the action will start:
- Eastern Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Central Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Mountain Time: 8:30 a.m.
- Pacific Time: 7:30 a.m.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Wrexham: Manager Phil Parkinson is expected to rotate his lineup, giving some of the squad’s fringe players a chance to shine. Andy Cannon is likely to feature in midfield, while Ollie Palmer and Paul Mullin should lead the attack in the absence of injured strikers Jack Marriott and Steven Fletcher.
Predicted Starting XI (5-3-2):
GK: Okonkwo
Defense: Revan, O’Connell, Scarr, O’Connor, McClean
Midfield: Lee, Rathbone, Cannon
Forwards: Palmer, Mullin
Injuries: Jack Marriott, Steven Fletcher
Suspensions: None
Harrogate Town: Harrogate will be without Toby Sims, an influential figure in their defense, due to injury. Sam Folarin is expected to lead the line up front, with support from midfielder Jack Muldoon.
Predicted Starting XI (4-4-1-1):
GK: Belshaw
Defense: Asare, O’Connor, Moon, Foulds
Midfield: Taylor, Sutton, Cornelius, Dooley
Attack: Daly
Striker: Folarin
Injuries: Toby Sims
Suspensions: None
Match Preview and Prediction
Wrexham’s recent form has been strong, as they hold a solid position in League One with only two losses. After a goalless draw with Huddersfield Town and an exhilarating 2-2 tie against Charlton Athletic, the Welsh side is ready to kick off its FA Cup journey with momentum on their side. By contrast, Harrogate Town, 17th in League Two, have struggled, managing only one win in their last six games. Their most recent outing ended in a narrow 1-0 loss to Notts County.
Historically, Wrexham have a slight edge in their head-to-head meetings with Harrogate, winning three of their last ten encounters, while Harrogate has two wins. Yet, with Wrexham’s current momentum and squad strength, they appear poised for a comfortable win in this clash.
Prediction: Harrogate Town 0-3 Wrexham
Full FA Cup Fixture Schedule
Here’s a look at the remaining fixtures in the FA Cup first round (all times in Eastern Time):
Sunday, November 3
- Sutton United vs. Birmingham City – 7:30 a.m.
- Curzon Ashton F.C. vs. Mansfield Town – 9:00 a.m.
- Boreham Wood vs. Leyton Orient – 9:00 a.m.
- Harrogate Town vs. Wrexham AFC – 10:30 a.m.
Monday, November 4
- Chesham United vs. Lincoln City – 2:15 p.m.
With a high-stakes matchup in the FA Cup, both teams are looking to leave a lasting impression. Will Wrexham’s impressive run continue, or will Harrogate pull off a memorable upset?
