FC Halifax Town secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Gateshead at The Shay on Saturday, a result that lifts them to 10th in the National League table. Conte scored twice in the second half as the hosts turned the game around after conceding early.
Issaka gave the visitors a 26th-minute lead, finishing a move assisted by McCalmont. Halifax responded strongly after the break. Conte levelled the scores in the 58th minute, converting a cross from Tollitt. Seven minutes later, Carty put the home side in front, set up by substitute Douglas.
Tollitt got on the scoresheet himself six minutes from time, finishing after a pass from Kawa. Conte then completed his brace in the final minute to seal a comprehensive win. The result marks a second consecutive league victory for Halifax, following their 2-0 win at Solihull Moors the previous weekend.
League position and next steps
The three points move FC Halifax Town onto 20 points from 13 games, solidifying their place in the top half of the table. Their recent form shows two wins, two draws and one loss from the last five outings.
Attention now turns to the National League Cup, where Halifax host Stoke City's Under-21 side at The Shay on Tuesday night. Their next league fixture is a tough away trip to third-placed Southend on 24 October.
The club confirmed the attendance for Saturday's 4-1 win over Gateshead was 1,379, with 124 away supporters present. Manager Chris Millington said the victory, which extends the team's winning run to two games, was built on a strong second-half response. "The players showed real character to turn it around," Millington told the club's media. The result leaves Halifax 10th in the National League with 20 points from 13 games.
