FC Halifax Town suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Carlisle United in a tense match at Shay Stadium. The Blues secured the victory with Regan Linney's goal in the second half, edging closer to a play-off spot in the National League. The match saw both teams create several chances, but it was Carlisle United who capitalized on their opportunity. FC Halifax Town started brightly, with Will Harris coming close early on, but they were unable to find the back of the net. The first half ended goalless, with both teams showing determination but lacking the finishing touch. In the 69th minute, Linney broke the deadlock, firing low into the corner after a swift counter-attack. Despite several attempts to equalize, FC Halifax Town could not find a way past the Carlisle defense. The match concluded with a final score of 1-0, leaving the Shaymen looking to bounce back in their next fixture.