Match Preview: FC Halifax Town vs Forest Green Rovers
Date: Saturday 23rd August 2025
Kick-off: 3:00 PM
Venue: The Shay, Halifax
Home Opener at The Shay
FC Halifax Town return to The Shay for their first home fixture of the season, welcoming Forest Green Rovers in what promises to be a competitive clash. Manager Adam Lakeland will be hoping to build on a solid start to the campaign following a clean sheet away at Boston United in a 1-0 victory.
FC Halifax Town
- Position: 18th in the National League
- Results:
- Sat, Aug 9: Lost 0–3 away to Braintree Town
- Sat Aug 16: Lost 2-1 away to Wealdstone
- Tues Aug 19 Won 1-0 away at Boston United
- Form Summary:
Three points thanks to Josh Hmami’s first half goal at Boston from the opening three away games has seen a tough start for the Shaymen.
The Opposition: Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green have started the season brightly, with attacking players like Christian Doidge, Nick Haughton, and Kairo Mitchell already making an impact. Their squad blends experience and youth, including:
– Ryan Inniss and Jordan Moore-Taylor in defence
– Kyle McAllister and Tom Knowles on the wings
– Nick Haughton in midfield, offering creativity
– Doidge and Mitchell up front, both already on the scoresheet this season
Forest Green Rovers
- Position: 3rd in the National League
- Results:
- Sat Aug 9: A 2-2 draw away at Solihull Moors
- Sat Aug 16: 2-0 win over Yeovil Town at home
- Tues Aug 19: 4-0 win over Sutton United at home
Form Summary:
Forest Green have started strongly, particularly at home. Their attacking players—Christian Doidge, Nick Haughton, and Kairo Mitchell—have been influential early on. The 4–0 win over Sutton highlights their goal-scoring potential
Head-to-Head
Historically, the teams have been evenly matched:
– Halifax Wins: 7
– Forest Green Wins: 6
– Draws: 6
– Last Meeting: Forest Green 2–1 Halifax (March 2025)
Ticket Information
Match Day Prices:
– Seniors: £24
– Concessions: £20
– Ages 12–17: £10
– Under 12s: £5
Pay cash on the turnstiles
Match Officials
Referee: Garreth Rhodes
Assistant Referees: David Holmes / Michael Robinson
Fourth Official: Charles King
Other Games
Brackley Town vs Rochdale
Braintree Town vs Yeovil Town
Eastleigh vs Boston United
Gateshead vs Tamworth
Hartlepool United vs Woking
Morecambe vs Altrincham (12:30 KO)
Solihull Moors vs Aldershot Town
Sutton United vs Scunthorpe United
Truro City vs Southend United
Wealdstone vs Carlisle United (17:30 KO)
Next Game
Scunthorpe United vs FC Halifax Town – Monday 25th August 2025 3pm kick-off
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