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Harrogate vs Huddersfield

England England

EFL Trophy 2025/2026 Exercise Stadium, Harrogate
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Match Events

11' Event
Taylor E.
Assist: McAleny C.
32'
Wallace M.
41'
Sub
Bennett M. In: McCoulsky S.
Out: Bennett M.

AI Match Summary

Harrogate in this EFL Trophy 2025/2026 tie, finishing 1-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

42%
Harrogate
20%
Draws
38%
Huddersfield
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Harrogate

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

67% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Huddersfield lately — more wins on the board than Harrogate.
  • Model gives Harrogate a 42% chance of winning this.
  • Huddersfield arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Harrogate, who have won 2 of the last 4 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Harrogate Clean Sheet 17%
Huddersfield Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Harrogate Huddersfield
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 10 12
Draws 5 8
Losses 15 11
Goals Scored 1.38 2
Goals Conceded 0.75 2.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 2.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 30, 2025 EFL Trophy
Harrogate vs Huddersfield
1:0
Jul 13, 2024 Club Friendly
Harrogate vs Huddersfield
2:3
Jul 16, 2022 Club Friendly
Harrogate vs Huddersfield
1:0
Jul 10, 2021 Club Friendly
Huddersfield vs Harrogate
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Harrogate Compare

Top Goalscorer Taylor E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Huddersfield Compare

Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Harrogate 41 / 100
Huddersfield 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Harrogate Huddersfield

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Huddersfield let in goals in 81% of their last 31 matches.

Attacking prowess: Harrogate scored in 67% of their last 30 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Harrogate stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Harrogate VS Huddersfield
1.38 Goals Scored 2
0.75 Goals Conceded 2.25
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 88%
13% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Harrogate

(Home)
25 Jul
Harrogate
2 : 2
Doncaster
21 Jul
South Shields
1 : 2
Harrogate
18 Jul
Cleethorpes
0 : 1
Harrogate
11 Jul
Guiseley
1 : 2
Harrogate
02 May
Harrogate
1 : 2
Barnet
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Huddersfield

(Away)
25 Jul
Middlesbrough
1 : 3
Huddersfield
24 Jul
Huddersfield
3 : 1
Oldham
21 Jul
Fleetwood Town
2 : 1
Huddersfield
21 Jul
Sheffield Utd
3 : 1
Huddersfield
18 Jul
AFC Fylde
1 : 2
Huddersfield
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Salford33009:39
2Stockport County32017:75
3Wolves U2131027:103
4Wigan30032:51
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tranmere33006:48
2Blackpool32018:36
3Barrow31023:73
4Nottingham U2130033:61
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Doncaster33008:29
2Bradford City32018:56
3Grimsby31026:83
4Everton U2130035:120
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Lincoln City33008:09
2Barnsley31026:63
3Manchester United U2131024:83
4Notts County31022:63
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bolton330010:29
2Rotherham32017:56
3Manchester City U2131027:83
4Oldham30035:140
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Harrogate33005:19
2Huddersfield32019:46
3Newcastle Utd U2131025:112
4Mansfield30033:61
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Port Vale32019:47
2Fleetwood Town33009:57
3Accrington31025:64
4Leeds U2130033:110
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Crewe330012:29
2Chesterfield31024:94
3Burton31023:43
4Liverpool U2131022:62
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 9)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cardiff32014:26
2Exeter32015:46
3Newport31022:33
4Arsenal U2131026:83
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League Standings (Group 10)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bristol Rovers33006:48
2Plymouth32018:36
3Cheltenham31022:52
4Tottenham U2130038:122
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 11)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Northampton33006:19
2Walsall32013:25
3Shrewsbury31025:63
4Chelsea U2130031:61
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 12)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Swindon32019:56
2West Ham U2132019:66
3Reading32016:46
4Milton Keynes Dons30031:100
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 13)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Stevenage330012:49
2AFC Wimbledon32016:76
3Bromley31025:72
4Crystal Palace U2130036:111
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 14)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Leyton Orient33006:29
2Peterborough32017:66
3Crawley Town31026:63
4Aston Villa U2130034:90
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 15)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester33006:29
2Wycombe32017:36
3Gillingham31025:63
4Fulham U2130032:90
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 16)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Luton32018:56
2Cambridge Utd32016:46
3Barnet32015:75
4Brighton U2130032:51
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)