Despite a late reply from Danny Webb it was too little too late for Town.
Leighton had a chance to take the lead in the 10th minute when after an excellent pass by Luke Dunstan Tom Silford drove a low ball across the face of the goal but Danny Webb at the far post had his scoring attempt from 6 yards blocked by a defender. Harefield went in front in the 19th minute when Bill Morgan headed the ball out where it was picked up by a harefield player who ran towards goal and from the edge of the penalty area he drove a superb shot into the corner of the net despite the best efforts of Connor Coulson.
A few minutes later Town had another half chance but Dave Parkinson drove his shot into the side netting. Harefield then went close as a low shot flashed across the Town goal. Town were then reduced to 10 men just before half time when Tom Silford was sent to the Sin - Bin for dissent.
Leighton went close to equalising when Ethan Flanagan crossed well from the left and Danny Webb jumped well but his header struck the bar and the hosts scrambled the ball away.
In the 65th minute Harefield broke away and Joe Fitzgerald was deemed to have fouled his opponent as he ran into the box , the resulting penalty was easily converted to double the hosts lead. Joe Fitzgerald and Oran Swales then put in some good work down the right wing for Town but the final ball was well claimed by the home keeper.
In the 87 minute a low cross was driven into the Harefield box and Danny Webb stroked it into the net to give Town a glimmer of hope and with time almost up a low ball went right across the Harefield goal but Town had no one on hand to get the vital touch.
A disappointing result for Town who now go to Oxhey Jets on Saturday hoping to return to winning ways .