Harrogate Town suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to Accrington Stanley, extending their winless streak to 9 games in League Two. The visitors took the lead in the 45th minute through Paddy Madden's firm header, and Benn Ward doubled the advantage in the 65th minute with a thumping shot. Harrogate Town's Tom Cursons had an early chance, but blazed it out of the ground, while Accrington's Shaun Whalley curled a shot wide from the edge of the box. The home side's shot-shy performance was a concern, as they managed only one on-target attempt all evening. The loss leaves Harrogate Town second-bottom in the league, with just two points from a possible 27 in their last 9 games. The team's fans vented their frustration throughout the second half and at the final whistle. Harrogate Town's James Belshaw was unable to prevent the two goals, while Donald Love provided the assist for Madden's opener. The defeat is a setback for the club, who are struggling to find form in the league. Harrogate Town will look to bounce back from this loss and improve their position in the league. The club's manager will be looking for a response from his players in the next game. Harrogate Town's fans will be hoping for a better performance and a much-needed win.