TOPB1NS
English National League •7 February 2026 •KO 15:00
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Aldershot Town
3:2
Halifax Town
Halifax Town badge
FORM
W L W W W
#16 -3
32 PTS GD: -5
PLAYED: 29
#7 0
47 PTS GD: 5
PLAYED: 30
FORM
L W W W L

Aldershot Town 3-2 FC Halifax Town

In a dramatic turn of events at the EBB Stadium, Aldershot Town staged a remarkable second-half comeback to snatch a thrilling 3-2 victory over FC Halifax Town in the English National League. The match was defined by a flurry of goals in the second period, showcasing the unpredictable nature of this competitive division.

FC Halifax Town appeared to be in firm control as they headed into the interval with a two-goal advantage. The deadlock was broken in the 45th minute when William Harris found the net, giving the visitors a crucial lead just before the break. Harris then doubled his tally and extended Halifax’s lead in the 56th minute, converting a pass from Will Hugill. The away side seemed poised to secure all three points, building on their dominant first-half performance.

However, Aldershot Town, spurred on by their home support, refused to surrender. Their resurgence began just four minutes later, in the 60th minute, when Charlie Warren halved the deficit, assisted by Ryan Hill. The momentum had visibly shifted, and the home side capitalised on it swiftly. In the 62nd minute, Will Nightingale drew Aldershot level, completing a rapid turnaround and sending the EBB Stadium into raptures.

The comeback was completed just three minutes later, in the 65th minute, with Warren netting his second of the afternoon to put Aldershot Town ahead. The late surge saw Aldershot Town secure a vital three points, completing a remarkable turnaround from a seemingly insurmountable position.

The match was not without its disciplinary incidents. Ryan Hill of Aldershot Town received a yellow card in the 23rd minute for a foul. Charlie Warren was also cautioned in the second half, as was Will Smith for FC Halifax Town. In the dying moments of the game, Aldershot Town saw Kwame Thomas sent off in the 95th minute after receiving a second yellow card, followed by a red. Several other players received bookings in a tense conclusion.

Aldershot Town, pre-match occupying 19th place in the league table with 29 points from 28 games, have now climbed to 16th with 32 points after this victory. FC Halifax Town, meanwhile, remain in a strong 7th position, holding 47 points, but will be disappointed to have let a winning position slip through their grasp.

Edgy Eddie

TopB1ns Edge

By Edgy Eddie

Right then, let’s have a butcher’s at this Aldershot v Halifax clash. The Shots nicked it 3-2 in a proper humdinger, and fair play to them, they deserved it on the day.

Now, the bookies had Aldershot at 21/20, draw 27/10, and Halifax at 2/1. TopB1ns Edge, however, fancied a punt on FC Halifax Town to win, which, let’s be honest, was a bit of a curveball given the odds. That one didn’t come in, but no worries, the Edge is still finding its feet, eh? Call it teething troubles.

Where TopB1ns Edge did shine was with the Both Teams To Score bet. It was a ‘Yes’ call, and with five goals flying in, that was a winner. The Over 0.5, 1.5, and 2.5 predictions all landed too, which is no massive shocker in a game like this. The Edge was a bit more cautious on the Over 3.5 and 4.5, tipping ‘Under’, which was bang on the money given the final score. All in all, a decent showing from the Edge, even if it did fancy an away win that didn’t materialise. Still, a cracking game to watch, and that’s the main thing!