FC Halifax Town travel to face Kidderminster Harriers this Saturday in a National League fixture that presents a test for both sides. The Shaymen, currently 10th in the table with 24 points from 16 games, will face a Harriers side looking to build on a morale-boosting FA Cup victory.
Paul Wotton's Kidderminster side, sitting 13th, had gone nearly two months without a league win before their 3-0 FA Cup triumph over a League One side. The manager revealed a unique team-building exercise helped his squad recover from a disappointing league defeat to Solihull Moors. "We had a little bit of a hangover after the Solihull game. It really affected us a little bit," Wotton said.
Chairman's curry boosts morale
To lift spirits, chairman Richard Lane treated the entire club to a meal. "The chairman took us all out, everyone, the players, the staff, the administration, for a curry on Monday night," Wotton said. He believes the gesture helped the team refocus, contributing to their impressive cup performance. Wotton added. That FA Cup result is their only win in a nine-game sequence across all competitions, a run that includes a 2-1 league loss to Doncaster Rovers last weekend.
For Halifax, the trip to Aggborough comes after a 2-0 defeat at Cheltenham Town last Friday. Their recent form shows one win, one draw, and three losses from their last five outings. Manager Chris Millington has only been able to name an unchanged starting eleven once all season. The team's away form has been a particular concern, with just two victories on the road this campaign.
The upcoming match is a significant one in the National League calendar. Wotton has already labelled it a "big game" for his team, acknowledging the need to translate cup confidence into league points. Halifax will be looking to improve their away record and close the three-point gap that separates them from their hosts in the standings. A win for the Shaymen could see them move back into the playoff conversation, while Kidderminster seeks to climb away from the lower mid-table positions.
Kick-off at Aggborough is scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, 14 November. The fixture is the next entry on FC Halifax Town's fixtures list as they aim to return to winning ways. Both managers are expected to have full squads available for selection, with no new injury concerns reported from either camp in the build-up to the match.
