Harrogate Town vs Wrexham: FA Cup First Round Preview and Predictions

The FA Cup First Round is set to witness an intriguing matchup between Harrogate Town and Wrexham on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the EnviroVent Stadium in Harrogate, England. This encounter pits League Two side Harrogate Town against League One‘s Wrexham, a team that has been performing at a significantly higher level this season.

Harrogate Town, managed by Simon Weaver, has been struggling with form lately. The team has won only one of their last six league games, losing three and drawing two. Their recent performances have been marred by a lack of goals, with just three scored in their past five games. This poor form has seen them slip to 17th place in League Two.

On the other hand, Wrexham is in excellent form, having remained unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions, with three wins and two draws. This strong run has positioned them well in League One. Historically, while Harrogate Town has not lost to Wrexham in their last three meetings, the current form and league standings suggest that Wrexham has the upper hand in this matchup.

Prediction models and betting odds favor Wrexham to win this match. According to Sportytrader‘s algorithm, Wrexham has a 38.79% chance of winning, with odds of 1.85 at Ladbrokes. In contrast, Harrogate Town’s chances of winning are estimated at 28.33%, with odds of 6 at Bet365.

The head-to-head statistics between the two teams show a closely contested history, with 10 matches resulting in 2 wins for Harrogate, 3 wins for Wrexham, and 5 draws. However, given Wrexham’s current form and league status, they are considered the favorites to advance in the FA Cup).