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Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver wants his players to embrace the tension against Barnet on Saturday as they attempt to complete their great relegation escape. With successive wins over Colchester and Walsall, the Sulphurites have momentum in their bid to extend their five-year stay in the EFL. They are still in the drop zone on goal difference heading into the last game of the League Two season at the Exercise Stadium.
What's at Stake?
The last round of matches in the division kicks off simultaneously, and there will be anxious checks on what is happening around the country in the stands.
Weaver's Approach
Weaver told BBC Radio York, "There'll be some nervous energy from the stands this weekend which is completely understandable but hopefully we can all use it as fuel to go on to succeed one more time." He added, "The players all understand that it's OK to be nervous. It's actually a good thing. It shows that you care. And it can keep you focused."
Current Standing
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 23rd in League Two |
| Points | 39 pts |
| Record | 10W-9D-27L from 46 games |
| Recent Form | LWWLL |
| Goals This Season | 39 scored, 68 conceded (-29 goal difference) |
| Title Race | 48 points behind leaders Bromley |
| Last Result | Harrogate Town 1-2 Barnet (2026-05-02) |
Weaver will resist the temptation to look at his phone for updates on other matches but will keep across the situation. He said, "I don't think it would be a good look for me checking my phone and scrolling all the time. I'll get a little nudge every now and again from Rachel the physio who will keep me in tune with the scores but it's the end result which counts." If Harrogate Town can control what they can control and get a win, it puts a lot of pressure on elsewhere.
The Road Ahead
With Barrow all but down mathematically, Crawley, Newport, and Tranmere are also in the scrap to stay in the EFL. The match against Barnet will be a tense affair, but Weaver's approach could be the key to Harrogate Town's survival.
As of 27 Jun 2026, Harrogate Town's league standing is 23rd in League Two, with 39 points from 46 games. Their recent form has been LWWLL, and they are 48 points behind leaders Bromley. The team's goal difference is -29, with 39 scored and 68 conceded. Their last result was a 1-2 loss to Barnet on 2026-05-02. With the season coming to a close, Harrogate Town will look to use their nervous energy to fuel a win against Barnet and secure their place in the EFL.
