FC Halifax Town secured their first National League win of the season with a commanding 4-1 victory over Tamworth at The Shay. The result lifts the Shaymen to 16th in the table, with three points from their opening three matches.
Conor Carty opened the scoring in the 18th minute, setting the tone for a dominant first-half display. Zak Gilsenan then took centre stage, netting two goals in a blistering three-minute spell just before the interval to give Halifax a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time. Ben Tollitt added a fourth shortly after the restart, before TJ Bramble grabbed a consolation for the visitors 14 minutes from time.
The home side controlled the game from the outset. Conor Carty's early strike settled any nerves, and the team grew in confidence. Zak Gilsenan's quickfire double, a reward for sustained pressure, effectively killed the contest before the break. This attacking burst was a welcome sight for supporters, as the team had previously scored seven and conceded seven across all competitions this season. The clinical finishing in the first 45 minutes was the foundation for the entire victory.
This three-point haul is significant for FC Halifax Town's early-season positioning. It moves them to 16th in the National League, with a record of one win and two losses from three games. They now sit six points behind early leaders Southend United. While the goal difference remains even at zero, the performance offers a positive platform. Fans can track the evolving standings as the season progresses. The win also ends Tamworth's search for their first victory, leaving them rooted near the bottom.
Zak Gilsenan was the standout with his two-goal contribution. Conor Carty's opener was equally important, providing the early breakthrough the team needed. Ben Tollitt's second-half goal ensured there was no way back for the visitors. Note that, according to the latest data, striker S. Johnson remains the club's top scorer this season with zero goals from ten appearances. A full breakdown of player contributions is available on our stats page.
Manager Chris Millington will look to build on this momentum. The challenge now is to find consistency and string positive results together. Addressing the team's form, which reads Win-Loss-Loss, is the immediate priority. This victory proves the capability is there, and replicating this level of performance will be the target moving forward. The report of this match was supplied by PA Media.
