Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Harrogate will try to break their three-game losing streak in League Two as they go head-to-head against Morecambe on Matchday 5. The Sulphurites have been struggling to find their form at the start of the season, but the bookies still see them as slim favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Harrogate trio Burrell – Falkingham – Sutton is pushing for a start after they came as substitutes in the last league match.
The Shrimps, on the other hand, aim to build on a 3-0 win over Bradford City. A win over Harrogate will see Morecambe stay in the playoffs berth, and seeing that the visitors will go for a victory as well, both teams to score betting option should be considered. A man to keep an eye on in the visiting team will be teenage forward Michael Mellon, who scored a brace, while providing an assist for John McKiernan in the triumph over the Bantams.
Highlighted Player (Donald Love):
Donald Love is a professional footballer who plays for Shrewsbury Town as a defender. Love’s main position is right-back, but he is used as both centre-back and defensive midfielder as well. Born in Rochdale, England on December 2, 1994, Donald Love started his youth career at Nortwich Town before joining Manchester United football academy in 2002.
Eleven years later he signed a professional contract with the famous English club and he made his Man Utd debut in a 2-1 loss to Midtjylland in the 2015/2016 Europa League knockout stages. During his spell at Manchester United Donald Love was sent on loan to Wigan Athletic and in the summer of 2016 he joined Sunderland.
After making 27 appearances for the Black Cats in the league, Love moved to fellow League One side Shrewsbury Town. Despite being born in England, Donald Love represents Scotland in international matches. The Shrewsbury Town defender has 5 caps with Scotland U21 team.
Highlighted Team (Harrogate):
Harrogate Town is an English club that welcomes their rivals at Wetherby Road. Opened on August 28, 1920, the venue can hold up to 5,000 spectators (500 seated). The club was founded back in 1914, with the Sulphurties facing Horsforth in their first competitive match on August 30, 1919.
Harrogate Town footballers wear yellow and black shirts when playing at home, while pink is the dominant colour of their away jersey. The Sulphurties did well to win the Whitworth Cup in the 1919/20 season, while the club’s biggest success in the FA Cup came in the 2012/13 when they made it to the second round.
Simon Weaver is one of the most notable footballers who played for Harrogate Town in the past. The team’s manager for the 2020/21 season played for several English clubs, and he has been very successful in the coaching job as well.