MATCH PREVIEW: FC HALIFAX TOWN (A)

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The Blues are back on the road this evening, taking on FC Halifax Town in the Enterprise National League.

Here are all the details you need regarding the fixture and our opponents:

 

MATCH DETAILS

Opponents - FC Halifax Town

Competition - Enterprise National League

Location - The Shay Stadium

Date - Tuesday 24 March

Time - 7:45pm

 

FACTFILE

Founded - 2008

Nickname - The Shaymen

Manager - Adam Lakeland

Previous season finish - 6th in Enterprise National League

 

OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH 

Halifax have been blessed with the goalscoring prowess of striker Will Harris, who has set the league alight this season in front of goal.

The 25-year-old has struck 20 times in 36 league appearances, leading the line for Adam Lakeland's side to great effect and providing a regular goal-scoring threat.

Harris has also picked up three assists and looks to have found a home at the Shay Stadium.

 

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Tuesday 4 November - Carlisle United 2-0 FC Halifax Town

 

RECENT RESULTS

Tuesday 24 February - FC Halifax Town 2-2 Rochdale

Saturday 28 February - FC Halifax Town 2-2 Sutton United

Saturday 7 March - Hartlepool United 0-1 FC Halifax Town

Saturday 14 March - FC Halifax Town 3-2 Boreham Wood

Saturday 21 March - Solihull Moors 0-3 FC Halifax Town 

 

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets can only be purchased with cash on matchday, and no card payment facilities will be available on site.

 

HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN

The game is available to supporters worldwide online via DAZN.

UK-based supporters will be able to listen to the game on BBC Radio Cumbria via BBC Sounds. Non-UK residents can also hear the commentary via BBC.com and the BBC App.

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee - Abigail Byrne

Assistant Referee 1 - Zharir Mustafa

Assistant Referee 2 - Karl Buckley

Fourth Official - Shaun Taylor

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