FC Halifax Town will face Wolves U21s in the National League Cup, with the Shay Stadium hosting the match on 8th September. The team is currently 8th in the England National League, with 69 goals scored and 66 conceded. This is a crucial match for FC Halifax Town, as they look to continue their winning form. The team has been on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 2-3 win over Rochdale on 28th July.
What happened?
FC Halifax Town has been placed in Group A of the National League Cup, alongside Derby County, Nottingham Forest, and Stoke City. The team will face Wolves U21s, Gateshead, Scunthorpe United, and Wealdstone in the group stage. The under-21s are back in the competition for the third year, giving young players from Premier League 2 additional opportunities to test themselves against senior opposition.
Why it matters for FC Halifax Town
The National League Cup is a prestigious competition that will provide FC Halifax Town with valuable experience and exposure. The team will face tough opposition, but this will help them to prepare for the upcoming season. The match against Wolves U21s will be a challenging one, but FC Halifax Town is confident of emerging victorious.
What comes next?
FC Halifax Town will begin their campaign away to Wealdstone on 18th August before taking on Halifax at the Shay Stadium on 8th September. The group stage continues away at Gateshead on 13th October, before rounding out at the Attis Arena against Scunthorpe United on 3rd November. All games are scheduled as 7pm kick-offs. Further information about each fixture, including ticket details, will be announced in due course.
