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Harlow Town

1979-80
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GI SCORE :

549.3

1979-80

PERIOD

Seasonal

LIFESPAN TYPE

England

COUNTRY

FA Cup, Isthmian League

COMPETITION(S)

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STYLE OF PLAY

FA Cup 4th Round (historic run)

NOTABLE HONOURS

Bobby Kellard

NOTABLE MANAGER

John MacKenzie, Dave Bunker

NOTABLE PLAYERS

TROPHIES WON

0

WIN RATIO

47%

AVERAGE GOALS FOR

1.4

AVERAGE GOALS A

1.6

OVERALL GI SCORE:

549.3

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GI FACTORS
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62.4

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85.3

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110.5

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39

Trophies/Titles
Win Rate/Dominance
Peak Performance
Star Power
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58.2

Style of Play
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56.2

Consistency/Era
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65.4

Legacy/Influence
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72.3

Cultural Impact
GI SCORING RATIONALE
Known among FA Cup romantics and non-league historians. A landmark in Harlow’s club history, but rarely referenced in wider football circles. FA Cup Fourth Round is phenomenal for a non-league side. Beating Leicester was seismic. But they didn’t go further, and no league success accompanied it. Made headlines at the time, inspired local pride, and still mentioned in Harlow. But limited wider or lasting cultural resonance. The 1–0 win over Leicester — massive. The Fourth Round tie against Watford was also a moment of national attention. This is why we love the FA Cup. Plucky underdogs, muddy pitches, a packed Sports Centre, and a town believing anything was possible.
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