Harrogate FA in the Minor Cup

Harrogate & District FA have been drawn in a group that also includes Barkston Ash FA, Bradford FA, Huddersfield FA and Leeds FA. Home games are against Barkston Ash FA and Leeds FA.

Harrogate FA's Minor Side were made to pay in a match where they missed a hatful of chances when Barkston Ash FA won by the only goal of the game.

Harrogate FA got their Minor Cup campaign back on track with a 2-0 win away to Bradford FA on Sunday 27 October 2007.

Harrogate FA put in a battling performance away to Huddersfield FA on Sunday 25 November 2007 to win by 2 goals to 1. Having taken the lead with a goal by James Auckland, they were pegged back with a stunning strike from 30 yards. John Rimmer then scored for Harrogate in the first half, to seal the victory.

The Harrogate team are pictured below prior to the game with Huddersfield.

In their final league game on Sunday 13 January 2008 at Knaresborough Town, Harrogate FA defeated the current holders, Leeds FA, 3-2 with a goal from David Emms two minutes from time.

An excellent team performance by Harrogate FA against Halifax FA in the semi final at Woodlesford on 10/4/2008 saw them progress to the Final with a 2 - 1 win after extra time.

The Final against Bradford FA played on Thursday 1 May 2008 ended in a 2-1 defeat for the Harrogate side, their only goal being scored by David Emms.