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FC Halifax Town have appointed John McGrath as their new manager. The Irish boss replaces Adam Lakeland, who left to take charge at Morecambe.
What happened?
McGrath had been in charge of Buxton for two seasons, leading the club to the National League North play-offs in both campaigns.
In 2025/26, they reached the semi-finals before losing to South Shields.
Why it matters for FC Halifax Town
The Shaymen finished eighth last term, missing out on the National League play-offs. They were 11 points below the top seven, with results including two defeats against Carlisle United.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 8th in National League, 70 pts, 20W-10D-16L from 46 games |
| Recent form | 2W-1D-2L (WWLLD, most recent first) |
| Last result | Woking 0-1 FC Halifax Town (2026-04-25) |
What comes next?
McGrath's playing career spanned nearly two decades, with spells at Aston Villa, Doncaster Rovers, and Burton Albion. His managerial career started at Mickleover in 2016. As of 27 Jun 2026, FC Halifax Town are preparing for the 2026/27 fifth tier season, with McGrath at the helm. The club's current stats are: | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | Goals this season | 69 scored, 66 conceded (+3 goal difference) | | Title race | 38 points behind leaders York |
