Match Report
The table gap was wide: 32 points between Halifax Town (6th, 58 pts) and Chorley (24th, 26 pts). Halifax Town had been under-performing their position — 17th on five-round form against 6th in the table. Against a league average of 1.35 goals per team per game, Halifax Town ran at 1.35 scored and 1.32 conceded, Chorley at 0.82 and 1.71.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Halifax Town have 3 wins to Chorley's 0, with 1 draw, at 2.5 goals per meeting.
The match was played at The Shay Stadium (capacity 10,061). It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Possession: Halifax Town 70% · Chorley 30% · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 2-1