FC Halifax Town secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Yeovil Town in their English National League encounter at The Shay Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Angelo Capello found the back of the net, assisted by Luca Thomas, to give the home side a lead they would maintain until the final whistle.
The first half saw FC Halifax Town dominate proceedings, with their goal coming as a result of their early pressure. Yeovil Town struggled to find their footing, but as the half progressed, they began to gain more possession and create scoring opportunities, albeit without converting them into goals.
At halftime, FC Halifax Town made two tactical substitutions, bringing on Jamie Cooke and Lewis Leigh for Jack Jenkins and Zak Emmerson, respectively. These changes aimed to bolster their midfield and maintain control of the game.
The second half saw Yeovil Town push harder for an equalizer, but their efforts were met with resilient defending from FC Halifax Town. In the 54th minute, Angelo Capello was booked for a foul, marking the first yellow card of the match. This was followed by yellow cards for Yeovil Town’s Alex Whittle in the 64th minute and Finn Cousin-Dawson in the 91st minute, both for fouls.
Yeovil Town made several substitutions in an attempt to change the dynamics of the game, introducing Ciaran McGuckin, Joshua Emmanuel, Sean McGurk, Dominic Bernard, Josh Sims, and Lewys Twamley at various stages of the second half. FC Halifax Town also made further changes, substituting Harvey Sutcliffe with Joshua Emmanuel, Florent Hoti with Owen Bray, and eventually Angelo Capello with Tom Pugh in the 76th minute.
Despite Yeovil Town’s persistent efforts, FC Halifax Town’s defense held firm, ensuring that the single goal scored by Capello in the first half would be enough to secure all three points. This win contributes to FC Halifax Town’s ongoing undefeated streak, now standing at four matches, and maintains their position in the league standings.
Yeovil Town, on the other hand, extends their winless streak to two games, following their previous loss to Barnet. They will look to regroup and find their scoring form in their upcoming fixtures to climb the league table.
The match showcased the determination and defensive solidity of FC Halifax Town, as well as the attacking intent of Yeovil Town. Though the scoreline was narrow, the game highlighted the competitive nature of the English National League, where a single goal can often be the difference between victory and defeat.