Harold played as an amateur for Exeter City in 1911/12. He played as outside right against Torquay Town on the 2/9/1911. In the following season, he played a large number of games for the reserves at outside-left.

An amateur forward who assisted the City Reserves emigrated to Saskatchewan, Canada, at the end of the 1912/13 season where he was reported to be playing for a local football team.

Harold returned to England and in 1920/21 he played for Heavitree United

Harold, played in the 2nd practice game at St James Park on the 26th of August 1925 for Exeter City.

"Harold Arscott, of Heavitree and Exeter City, has been selected to play at right half-back for Devon County versus Middlesex, in the Southern Counties' Amateur Championship tie which takes place at Plainmoor, Torquay, on Monday, October 26th 1925" 

He was playing at half-back in 1925, and played for the reserves in the Western and Southern League throughout 1925/26 and 1926/27.