Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Halifax Town (8th, 70 pts) held a 32-point advantage over Morecambe (22nd, 38 pts). The last five rounds placed Morecambe 18th in the league for form — higher than their 22nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.43 for Halifax Town and 1.43/2.24 for Morecambe (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Halifax Town had banked 12 of the last 15 points on offer; Morecambe, 4.
The head-to-head ledger counts 4 games: 2 Halifax Town wins, 1 for Morecambe, 1 draw, at 2 goals per meeting.
The Shay Stadium, capacity 10,061, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Halifax Town led 1-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 1-0 the final score.
Goal scorers
Halifax Town: W. Harris (8')
Key stats
Possession: Halifax Town 42% · Morecambe 58% · Total shots: 9-10 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 5-4