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Published on September 5th, 2026
•In a tense match on 5th September 2026, Aldershot Town managed to secure a narrow victory against FC Halifax Town, finishing the game with a score of 1-0. This result marks an important moment for Aldershot Town as they continue their journey in the league.
Aldershot Town Line-Up
Aldershot Town fielded a strong team, showcasing their depth and talent on the pitch. The starting eleven included:
40 Jon MacAulay (Goalkeeper)
2 Michee Efete
5 Kiki Oshilaja
6 Dominic Odusanya
7 Tristan Abrahams (substituted for 19 Alfonso Tenconi at 65 minutes)
9 Marcus Dinanga (substituted for 20 Marcus Wylie at 65 minutes)
11 Hakeem Sandah (substituted for 21 Brody Peart at 76 minutes)
12 Michael Stickland (captain)
18 Nino Adom-Malaki (substituted for 27 Jordan Alves at 90 minutes)
23 Conor Lawless
17 Tyrese Dyce (substituted for 24 Elijah Oladunoye at 90 minutes)
The substitutes bench included 13 Charlie Patmore and 16 Jack Matton, ready to provide support throughout the match if needed.
FC Halifax Town Line-Up
On the other side, FC Halifax Town also brought a competitive squad to the game. Their starting players were:
33 True Grant (Goalkeeper)
2 Max Bardell
8 Will Flint
5 Shaun Hobson
3 Raheem Conte
4 Will Hugill
30 Cody Johnson (captain, substituted for 27 Cruz Allen at 41 minutes)
20 Tayt Trusty
10 Zak Gilsenan (substituted for 17 Ben Tollitt at 63 minutes)
14 Amari Morgan-Smith (substituted for 22 David Kawa at 64 minutes)
9 Conor Carty (substituted for 11 Connor Douglas at 76 minutes)
The substitutes included goalkeeper 1 Sam Johnson, 16 Deniche Hill, and 23 Dylan Crowe, all ready to step in as required.
Match Highlights
As the match progressed, both teams fought hard for control of the ball. However, it was Aldershot Town who found the back of the net in the 80th minute, thanks to a goal from Marcus Wylie. This late score turned out to be the decisive moment of the game, securing the win for Aldershot Town.
Key Statistics
The match was competitive, and the statistics reflect the intensity of the play:
Final Score: Aldershot Town 1, FC Halifax Town 0
Attendance: 1960 fans, with 75 travelling supporters from FC Halifax Town
Yellow Cards:
Cody Johnson (FC Halifax Town) - 24 minutes
Tyrese Dyce (Aldershot Town) - 34 minutes
Cruz Allen (FC Halifax Town) - 60 minutes
Red Cards: None
Referee and Match Officials
The match was officiated by referee Matthew Russell, who ensured the game ran smoothly amidst the challenges faced by both teams. With no red cards issued, the game maintained a level of sportsmanship.
