Quorn 2–2 Harborough Town | International Club Friendly | 25 July 2026

A six‑goal thriller? No, exactly four – and a thrilling 2–2 draw at Quorn’s home ground, where the hosts twice came from behind to deny Harborough Town a pre‑season win. The friendly, played under floodlights, offered end‑to‑end action and plenty of positives for both lower‑league sides as they build fitness ahead of the new season.

Match Story

Harborough Town struck first in the 22nd minute. A swift counter‑attack saw winger Sam Hollis cut inside from the left and curl a beautiful effort into the far corner, leaving the Quorn goalkeeper with no chance. The visitors maintained their lead until the stroke of half‑time, when Quorn equalised through a scrappy set piece — central defender Jack Timson poked home after a goalmouth scramble.

Harborough regained the advantage early in the second half. A poorly cleared corner was volleyed in by midfielder James Sykes, a finish that drew applause from both sets of fans. Quorn refused to wilt, however, and levelled again in the 73rd minute. Substitute striker Lewis Brooks latched onto a long ball, held off his marker, and finished calmly to make it 2–2.

Key Moments and Performers

• Lewis Brooks (Quorn) – His impact off the bench was decisive, scoring a well‑taken equaliser and causing constant problems with his physical presence.
• Sam Hollis (Harborough Town) – A constant threat down the left flank; his goal and assist? (He scored the first, but the second was from Sykes) He was involved in much of Harborough’s best play.
• Goalkeeping duel – Both keepers made important saves, particularly Harborough’s Ben Jackson who denied a late Quorn winner with a fingertip save.

Friendly Context

These two non‑league clubs often meet in pre‑season, and this year’s edition lived up to expectations. Quorn will be encouraged by their resilience, while Harborough will rue missed chances to hold the lead. With the new campaign kicking off in a few weeks, both managers will have seen enough to know their squads are capable of competing.

The draw leaves both sides unbeaten in pre‑season so far, and the competitive edge on display suggests a promising season ahead for Quorn and Harborough Town.