FC Halifax Town will host Tamworth at the Shay tomorrow, 12.30pm kick‑off. The match follows two league defeats for the Shaymen, a 3‑1 loss to Boreham Wood and a 6‑2 victory over Derby County in the National League Cup.
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The Shaymen lost 3‑1 to Boreham Wood in their first home game of the season and then won 6‑2 against Derby County in the National League Cup. Manager John McGrath is looking for his first league win as Town boss, as the club sits in 20th place. Tamworth, meanwhile, are 16th in the table after a 3‑3 draw with Boreham Wood and a 2‑1 defeat to AFC Fylde, where they finished the match with ten men after Joe Rye was sent off.
Key Players
Keiran Donnelly leads Tamworth’s goal tally with three goals in two league games. For Halifax, the last match saw Jay Turner‑Cooke and Will Smith score, but the team still struggled to secure a win.
Historical Context
The two sides last met at the Shay in April, ending 2‑2. Stefan Mols gave Tamworth the lead, while Jay Turner‑Cooke and Will Smith pulled Halifax level. Andy Peaks’ side earned a point with Oli Lynch’s equaliser, and Luke Fairlamb was sent off for the visitors.
Match Officials
The referee will be Paul Marsden, assisted by Matt Archibald and Michael Burrows, with Thomas Wall as the fourth official.
Next Game
FC Halifax Town’s next match is against Altrincham on Friday 28th August at 7.45pm.
