The Shay Stadium played host to a pulsating encounter as FC Halifax Town and Sutton United fought to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the English National League. The match was characterised by dramatic shifts in momentum, with both teams ultimately sharing the spoils after a fiercely contested ninety minutes.
Sutton United took an early lead in the twelfth minute. A well-worked move culminated in Brandon Njoku providing the assist for Lewis Simper, who found the net to give the visitors a slender advantage. FC Halifax Town responded positively, and their persistence paid off in the 32nd minute when Cody Johnson, assisted by Josh Hmami, levelled the scoreline.
The second half continued in a similar vein, with neither side willing to concede ground. The breakthrough for the hosts arrived in the 65th minute. Owen Bray delivered a precise assist to William Harris, who fired FC Halifax Town into a 2-1 lead.
However, Sutton United demonstrated their resilience just six minutes later. In the 71st minute, Brandon Njoku was on hand to level the scores for the visitors. After receiving a pass from Osman Foyo, Njoku made no mistake, ensuring the match remained in the balance until the final whistle.
In the closing stages, both teams pushed for a winner, but neither could find the decisive blow. Referee Kirsty Dowle issued yellow cards to Jermaine Francis of Sutton United in the 25th minute for a foul, and Will Hugill of FC Halifax Town in the 78th minute, also for a foul. Jayden Harris of Sutton United received a booking in the 85th minute for another infringement.
The result sees FC Halifax Town remain in seventh place in the National League standings with 53 points from 36 games. Sutton United sit in 19th place with 36 points from 34 matches played.
