FC Halifax Town faced Aldershot Town in a closely contested match that saw Aldershot claim a narrow 1-0 victory. The game was held in front of an audience of 1,642 fans, including 208 travelling supporters from Aldershot. Despite a strong effort from the home side, it was Josh Barrett’s early goal that secured all three points for Aldershot.
Match Summary
The decisive moment of the match came just three minutes after kick-off, as Josh Barrett found the back of the net for Aldershot Town, setting the tone early. FC Halifax Town tried to respond but struggled to break through Aldershot’s defence.
FC Halifax Town Line-up and Changes
FC Halifax Town lined up with Sam Johnson in goal, supported by defenders Adam Senior, Will Smith, Adam Adetoro, and Jack Evans. The midfield consisted of Jack Jenkins, Angelo Cappello, Andrew Oluwabori, Jamie Cooke, and Tom Pugh, with Adan George leading the attack.
During the match, Halifax made several substitutions in an attempt to change the game’s dynamic:
- Florent Hoti replaced Jack Jenkins in the 61st minute.
- Owen Bray came on for Tom Pugh at the same time.
- In the later stages, Aaron Cosgrave and Zak Emmerson were introduced in place of Angelo Cappello and Adan George in the 83rd minute.
Aldershot Town Line-up and Strategy
Aldershot Town’s starting XI featured Marcus Dewhurst in goal, with defenders Lachlan Byrd, Luke Jenkins, Christian Maghoma, and Theo Widdrington. The midfield was anchored by Cameron Hargreaves, Tyler Frost, and Ryan Jones, while the attacking duties were handled by Kai Corbett, Josh Barrett, and Hady Ghandour.
Aldershot made a few substitutions to maintain their lead:
- James Henry replaced Kai Corbett in the 68th minute.
- Jack Barham came on for goal-scorer Josh Barrett in the 75th minute.
- Maxwell Mullins was introduced late in the game for Hady Ghandour in the 90th minute to help see out the victory.
Disciplinary Actions
The match saw a few yellow cards being issued:
- Jamie Cooke of FC Halifax Town was booked in the 20th minute.
- For Aldershot Town, Cameron Hargreaves received a yellow card in the 65th minute, followed by Luke Jenkins in the 74th minute and substitute James Henry in the 83rd minute.
Despite a spirited performance, FC Halifax Town couldn’t find the equalizer and were narrowly defeated by a well-organized Aldershot Town side. The early goal by Josh Barrett proved to be the difference in a match characterized by disciplined defending and tactical substitutions. The result leaves Halifax reflecting on missed opportunities as they prepare for their next fixture.
