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Dressed For Success

Harrogate Town secure league two status following Easter victory

Manager Simon Weaver celebrates Harrogate Town's 3-1 win over Fleetwood Town. (Image: TownPix)

Harrogate Town have secured their League Two status for another year following their Easter Monday victory over Fleetwood Town.

Town came from behind to beat the Fishermen 3-1 at the Exercise Stadium yesterday (Monday) with goals from Ellis Taylor, Jasper Moon and Tom Cursons.

The result leaves Town in 19th place - nine points above the relegation zone with two games to play.

The victory also marks ten consecutive home games without defeat.

Manager Simon Weaver said:

"I think the game was typical of the last few months really, a real rollercoaster of emotions but we’ve come out on top again.

"It’s down to the players, the resilience of the group, and everybody. Everybody is grafting hard at this club and we’re reliant defiant."

Harrogate Town will compete in League Two for the sixth season following their promotion via the National League play-offs in 2020.

Defender Bryant Bilongo, who is on loan at the club from Bristol Rovers, said:

“You probably saw how proud I was there dancing with the fans. 

“Since I’ve been here it hasn’t all been perfect, we’ve dropped some points here and there, we’ve taken blows but I’m glad that we’ve finally done it and the mission is done.”

Elsewhere, Leeds United clinched promotion back to the Premier League after a 6-0 thrashing of Stoke City at Elland Road.

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