Another really frustrating day but loads of learning to take. After a superb start, with 2 great tries, we let our concentration lapse and they got back into it. We regrouped and at 26-14 up we knew the next score would be pivotal. It wasn’t do be as they got back into the game for the second time. The last 20mins, and the score at 34-33, was remarkable in that we didn’t take any points from the massive possession and territorial advantage we had. We will work really hard to develop our ability to turn these type of games into wins and we are all really looking forward to getting onto the training pitch this week and prepare for the visit of Fylde on Sat.

— Pete Talyor, Head Coach

How the scoring went (scores in brackets are Harrogate first)

Greg Minikin went over for Harrogate's opening try in the 4th minute (5-0). Jack Mallinson was unable to add the conversion. Ben Richardson touched down for Harrogate's second try in the 7th minute (10-0). Jack Mallinson added the extras. Clough dotted down for Heath's opening try in the 11th minute (12-5). Johnson converted. Spiers finished off Heath's second try in the 17th minute (12-12). Johnson converted. Jack Mallinson scored Harrogate's third try in the 22nd minute (17-14). Jack Mallinson added the extras. Amrit Sharma dotted down for Harrogate's fourth try in the 33rd minute (24-14). Jack Mallinson added the extras. Baker crossed for Heath's third try in the 40th minute (26-19). The Aces led 26-19 at the break. Johnson converted. Johnson kicked a penalty in the 46th minute (26-24). Keighley-Payne went over for Heath's fourth try in the 48th minute (26-29). Johnson converted. Johnson kicked a penalty in the 53rd minute (26-34). Amrit Sharma finished off Harrogate's fifth try in the 55th minute (31-34). Jack Mallinson added the extras. The lead changed hands 3 times in an absorbing contest.

Harrogate scorers – Tries: Greg Minikin, Ben Richardson, Jack Mallinson, Amrit Sharma (2); Conversions: Jack Mallinson (4).

Cards: Y card – Charlie Head (48').

The Aces are next in action at home to Fylde on Saturday 14 November.