FC Halifax Town delivered a commanding performance at the Shay Stadium, securing a resounding 4-0 victory over Braintree Town. The home side asserted their dominance throughout the match, netting four goals and maintaining a clean sheet against a Braintree side that found it difficult to contain their attacking threat.
The breakthrough came in the 36th minute when Will Smith opened the scoring for FC Halifax Town. He was assisted by William Harris for the opener.
In the second half, Braintree Town sought to alter the game’s complexion, introducing Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and John Akinde. However, these substitutions did not disrupt FC Halifax Town’s control. The hosts extended their lead in the 73rd minute when Josh Hmami converted a penalty.
The momentum remained with FC Halifax Town, and William Harris added his name to the scoresheet five minutes later, making it 3-0. He was assisted by Josh Hmami for this goal. The visitors’ defensive vulnerabilities were further highlighted as the match drew to a close.
The scoring was finalised in the 88th minute by substitute Jevon Mills, who had entered the field of play just three minutes prior. Capitalising on an assist from Adam Alimi-Adetoro, Mills sealed a comprehensive victory for FC Halifax Town.
This result propels FC Halifax Town to 10th in the English National League standings, accumulating 31 points from 22 games. Braintree Town remain in 20th place with 20 points from their 22 matches.