FC Halifax Town secured a late 1-0 win over Grimsby Town at The Shay, with Corey Whitely scoring the decisive goal in the 89th minute. The victory on 23 November 2024 maintained the Shaymen's push for a playoff position in the National League.
It was a tight contest settled by a single moment of quality. Whitely's late strike ensured all three points stayed in Halifax, with the home side managing the final minutes after introducing fresh legs. Chris Devane made a key substitution in the 78th minute, replacing Allen with McDermott to help protect the slender lead.
The win contributes to a strong run of form for the club. FC Halifax Town currently sit 10th in the National League table with 20 points from 13 matches, a record of six wins, two draws and five losses. Their recent results, including a 3-2 win over South Shields last week, show a team gathering momentum with four wins and a draw in their last five outings. This recent form, comprising four wins and a draw, extends a four-game winning run that includes victories over South Shields, Stoke City U21, Gateshead and Solihull Moors. The team has scored 22 goals and conceded 15 this season, giving them a goal difference of plus seven. However, they remain 15 points behind the league leaders, Boreham Wood, in the title race.
Manager Chris Devane expressed his satisfaction with the result and the team's resilience. "Shed tears of joy after guiding his side to a shock win at Southend United," he said, referencing a previous triumph that captured a similar spirit.
Attention now turns to a challenging away fixture. FC Halifax Town travel to face third-placed Southend on Saturday 24 October, a match that will test their improved form against one of the division's high-flyers. The full fixtures list shows a busy period ahead as the club aims to climb the standings.
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