Harrogate Town’s directors have promised to use relegation from the Football League to "continue to grow" and "future-proof the club" as they aim for a return which they hope will be fuelled by new investment.

Promoted via the play-offs in 2020, Harrogate spent six seasons in the 92 before being relegated on the final day of 2025-26.

During the time in League Two there was investment in the club's infrastructure, a year-on-year increase in home attendances and the growth of its Harrogate Town Community Foundation, founded in 2019, and emphasised in a statement by the board about relegation and the future of the club as a source of great pride.

Of most interest to fans, though, is where the club is heading.

"In the short term, while relegation feels so disappointing, we begin next season in a very different place than before promotion,” said the statement.

"We aim to use this invaluable experience gained to maintain the standards we have set ourselves in order to continue to grow, both as a club and a community foundation which positively impacts so many people.

"Longer term, we are continuing to work hard to protect the long-term sustainability of Harrogate Town Football Club so that we can future-proof the club and remain competitive which will give us a greater chance of returning to the league.

"We are proactively seeking new investors to help us achieve this objective and welcome interested parties to engage with the board. Any news on this will be shared as and when possible.

"Our performance in the last 15 games gives us immense confidence going forward into next season and beyond.”