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Aug 2020
Pride for Harrogate Town fans ahead of Wembley
Supporters of Harrogate Town have a sense of pride ahead of the biggest game in the club's history this Sunday as they look to clinch Football League status.
While fans will be absent from Wembley on match day, Town will have the backing of thousands at home as some watch from their living rooms or in the company of fellow fans at the pub.
For Jordan Ford, of the Harrogate Town Supporters Club, the feeling of watching his team in the final is more one of excitement than nerves.
Promotion to League Two would see a £1 million windfall for Town and hosting the likes of Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers at the CNG Stadium.
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Mr Ford, who organises the travel for supporters to away games, said the prospect of travelling to such places with Town is enticing.
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However, the road to the Football League would be bittersweet as supporters are absent from Wembley due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 90,000 seater stadium will be empty as Town play Notts County for a place in the EFL, but Mr Ford said the supporters will still play their part.
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Town booked their place in the final after a 1-0 win over Boreham Wood last Saturday. After 150 days since a football was kicked at the CNG Stadium, some supporters were anxious about the restart.
Rob Nixon, who has followed Town for the past five years, said the feeling of getting to Wembley was sweeter after the long break.
But he added that it will not be the same without supporters there
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