FC Halifax Town secured a hard-fought victory over Newcastle United Under-21s, winning 7-6 on penalties after a 0-0 draw at The Shay. The match saw several key moments, including Jay Turner-Cooke hitting the crossbar for the hosts, and Miodrag Pivaš agonisingly striking the woodwork in the closing stages. Adam Lawrence made six changes to the side that suffered a 2-0 away defeat against Scunthorpe United a fortnight ago, with the likes of Sean Neave, Ben Parkinson, and Pivaš all returning to the starting 11. The young Magpies created the opening goalscoring opportunity of the contest, but were unable to break the deadlock. After the match ended 0-0, the penalty shootout saw both teams convert several spot-kicks, before Zak Emmerson netted the decisive penalty. FC Halifax Town's goalkeeper Nat Ford played a crucial role, saving two spot-kicks, including one from Joe Brayson. The victory marks an important win for FC Halifax Town, who will look to build on this momentum in their future matches. The club's fans will be pleased with the team's performance, particularly the defensive solidity shown throughout the match. The Shay was electric, with the home crowd cheering on their team throughout the encounter. FC Halifax Town's players will be eager to continue this winning streak, and the club will be looking to make a strong push in the league.