HARROGATE Town struggled to find their form in a 1-0 UniBond League premier division defeat at Hucknall Town.

Only some good goalkeeping by Liam Sutcliffe prevented a bigger defeat, the only goal coming from Danny Bacon in the 65th minute.

Striker Simon Parke, who had trials with York City last season, made his debut for Harrogate after signing from Nationwide League Conference side Halifax Town.

Updated: 11:05 Monday, September 22, 2003