Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Buoyed by a thrilling 4-1 win over Notts County, Harrogate will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on promotion-chasing Mansfield on Tuesday evening. The Sulphurites quickly bounced back from a 3-1 loss to Stockport County, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they face an uphill task against the Yellows. Nigeria forward Samuel Folarin should sneak into the starting XI after scoring a late winner against the U's.
Mansfield, on the other hand, rolled over fellow promotion hopefuls Notts County 4-1 at the weekend and given their attacking potential, we believe that there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. In their last meeting in a competitive match Harrogate defeated Mansfield 2-1, which is yet another reason why this betting option should be considered. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Lucas Akins):
After making his first football steps in Huddersfield Town youth academy, Lucas Akins made his first-team debut against Northampton Town as he came as a substitute to replace Luke Beckett. However, he made no more than five appearances for Huddersfield Town as he was sent on loan to Nortwich Victoria.
After spending two seasons at Hamilton Academical, the winger, who was born on 25 February 1989, joined Tranmere Rovers in July, 2010. Lucas Atkins scored 7 goals in 77 appearances for the club and in 2012 he signed a contract with Stevenage. The English footballer played 77 league games for the Boro and he scored 13 goals for the club.
During the 2013/2014 campaign he was on Burton Albion’s radar and at the end of the season he joined the Pirelli Stadium outfit. Lucas Atkins enjoys playing football, but dancing is considered his passion as well. His main position is right wing, but he plays as both centre forward and left winger as well.
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.