Ben Tollitt's free transfer signing has become a major moment for FC Halifax Town's season. The 31-year-old winger has delivered eight goals and six assists in 20 appearances, providing the attacking spark that has kept the club in the National League play-off conversation.

Tollitt arrived from Morecambe in the summer and has made the left-wing position his own. His 14 direct goal contributions have been vital for a side that has scored 28 league goals this term. The player himself feels he is in his best form since recovering from a serious cruciate injury suffered during his time at Tranmere Rovers.

Halifax's season context

FC Halifax Town currently sit 10th in the National League table with 24 points from 16 matches. They are four points outside the top seven, the cut-off for the play-offs. Their recent form has been mixed, with three defeats in their last five league games, including a 2-0 FA Cup loss at Cheltenham last week.

The club has a strong recent history of top-ten finishes, achieving that in six of the last nine seasons. Four of those finishes were inside the play-off places, underlining the consistent ambition at The Shay. Tollitt believes the first-team squad, which he describes as brilliant and hungry, is better suited to a challenge for the top half than a relegation battle.

Focus on performance

Tollitt has emphasised the importance of focusing on performances rather than just results. He pointed to a recent 3-2 defeat at home to Barrow, where he felt the team produced 70 minutes of excellent football despite the loss. Improving their away form is seen as a key factor in closing the gap to the top seven.

The winger's league goals have directly contributed to 12 points for the team this season. His experience from previous spells in the EFL and National League with clubs like Macclesfield and Oldham Athletic has added valuable know-how to the Halifax attack.

Attention now turns to the next league fixture, an away trip to face Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. Kidderminster sit 13th in the table and recently beat League One side Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup. Tollitt had a previous stint at Aggborough but is solely focused on securing a win for FC Halifax Town to help their play-off push. The team will be looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats and use Tollitt's red-hot form as their catalyst.

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