Harrogate Town host AFC Hornchurch for the first time in their history at Exercise Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The National League fixture sees the second-placed Sulphurites aiming to extend a two-game winning run against a Hornchurch side sitting tenth.
Harrogate Town come into the game on the back of consecutive victories over Hartlepool United and Eastleigh. A 1-0 away win at Hartlepool last weekend, secured by a Ben Hobson goal, followed a 4-1 home triumph against Eastleigh. Those results have consolidated their position in the automatic promotion places with 22 points from 11 games.
Hornchurch's mixed form
AFC Hornchurch arrive with inconsistent recent results on the road. They beat Aldershot Town 2-1 at home last time out but suffered heavy 3-0 defeats in their two previous away matches at Altrincham and FC Halifax Town.
Team context
Harrogate Town have scored 25 league goals this season, the second-highest total in the division. Their recent form reads three wins and two losses from their last five outings. The club is expected to field a strong side similar to the one that started against Hartlepool, featuring the likes of Luke Hutchinson in goal and attackers Hobson and Brendan Dolaghan. The full squad is available on our squad page.
Hornchurch, with 18 points, have found goals harder to come by, netting 13 times so far. Their last starting lineup included former Football League striker Dominic Poleon in attack. The match kicks off at 3pm local time on Saturday, 3 October.
