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    Jul 2020

    Last Updated: 25/07/2020
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    Biggest game in Harrogate Town's history today

    by Thomas Barrett

    | 25 Jul, 2020
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    The game today will be a bittersweet occasion for Town supporters who are not allowed into the CNG Stadium due to social distancing guidelines.

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    Harrogate Town is gearing up for the biggest game in the club's 101-year history.

    At 2.30pm today at the CNG Stadium, Town will play Boreham Wood in the National League play-off semi-final. If they win, Town will head to Wembley on August 2 for the chance to play in the English Football League for the first time.

    The game today will be a bittersweet occasion for Town supporters who are not allowed into the ground due to social distancing guidelines.

    However, fans will be able to watch the game from the comfort of their own home as the game will be broadcast live on BT Sport.



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    Town finished the season in 2nd place after the league was curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic and decided on a points-per-game ratio.

    Simon Weaver's men will be hoping to quickly shake off any ring rust as they have not kicked a ball in the league since drawing with Bromley 1-1 on March 7.

    Boreham Wood, who finished 5th, beat Halifax Town 2-1 in their first playoff game last week.

    This season the Hertfordshire side has the best away record in the league and Town has the second-best home record.

    The two teams played to a 0-0 draw at the CNG Stadium in September. In December, Boreham Wood beat Town 2-1 at Meadow Park.

    Writing in today's programme, manager Simon Weaver said he hoped the game will be a day to remember for the fans.

    He said:

    "Today is a huge game for both sides. We haven't got the advantage of having our fans with us but we will be making every attempt to get the win that they are hoping for.
    "Many will be glued to the television and watching the game live on BT Sport. We owe it to them to give it 100% effort to reach the final".


    The winner of today's game will play the winner of Notts County vs Barnet on August 2 at Wembley.