Harpenden Town climb to second with convincing win

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        August 26, 2026

Harpenden Town climb to second with convincing win

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-08-26

Harpenden Town continued their impressive start to the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division campaign with a 4-1 victory against Harlow Town
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Harpenden Town climb to second with convincing win
• Harpenden Town continued their impressive start to the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division campaign with a 4-1 victory against Harlow Town
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Under the 1553 St Albans charter, one of the town's three annual fairs fell on St Alban's Day, 22 June.
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