Match Report
Halifax Town, 8th on 70 points, faced a 25-point deficit to Carlisle United (3rd, 95). In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.43 for Halifax Town and 1.89/1.11 for Carlisle United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Halifax Town, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The Shay Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,061. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Carlisle United: Regan Linney (68')
Key stats
Possession: Halifax Town 56% · Carlisle United 44% · Total shots: 9-8 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 7-5