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FC United of Manchester
Kevin Martin
Halifax Town AFC
Vick Hall
League Round 12
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 9 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 9 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 13 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 13 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 13 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 13 | 40 | FA CUP FINAL | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 14 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 7 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 15 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0⑥ | - | 0⑤ | | /
| 4 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 16 | 13 | 1st Division | | 6 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 16 | 34 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 17 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 17 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 17 | 31 | FA CUP SEMIFINALS | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 5 | - | 3 | - | 6 |
| 18 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 3 | - | 7 |
| 18 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0⑤ | - (n) | 0③ | | /
| 5 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 18 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 20 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 20 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 7 | | | 7 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 21 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 4 | | | 7 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 22 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 22 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 5 | - | 9 |
| 23 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 5 | - | 10 |
| 23 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 5 | - | 11 |
| 24 | 9 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 5 | - | 11 |
| 24 | 29 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 5 | - | 12 |
| 26 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 1⑤ | - (n) | 1③ | | /
| 9 | - | 6 | - | 12 |
| 31 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 6 | - | 13 |
| 36 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 6 | - | 14 |
| 37 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 6 | - | 15 |
| 37 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 15 |
| 38 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 16 |
| 40 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 17 |
| 42 | 4 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 18 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• FC United of Manchester finished 2nd in the 2nd division last season and were promoted.
• Halifax Town AFC placed 4th in the 1st division in season 41.
FC United of Manchester
• FC United of Manchester are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Harley Dowson (II/15 Fw) is poised to make his 50th appearance for FC United of Manchester (currently at 48).
Halifax Town AFC
• Halifax Town AFC are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Kyle Smith (III/12 Fw) is in line to make his 75th appearance for Halifax Town AFC (currently at 73).
• Jakob Schmitt (II/15 Fw) has made 50 appearances for Halifax Town AFC.
Head To Head Meetings
• FC United of Manchester and Halifax Town AFC have met 34 times with 21 of those occurring in the League.
• Halifax Town AFC have won 18, lost 9 and drawn 7 of 34 matches against FC United of Manchester.
• FC United of Manchester has a 9 game winless streak in this fixture, having lost their last 3 in a row.
• Halifax Town AFC haven't won a league match at Gigg Lane since season 23.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| FC United of Manchester | Position | Halifax Town AFC |
| 17 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 18 |
| 15 ✓ | Sweeper | 14 |
| 28 | Defenders | ✓ 42 |
| 62 ✓ | Midfielders | 43 |
| 53 ✓ | Forwards | 47 |
| 21 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 19 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: FCU 1 – 1 HAL (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: FC United of Manchester (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:1 FW:8
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Midfield is the decisive battleground — FC United of Manchester (62) hold a significant edge over Halifax Town AFC (43), giving them control of the tempo and territory throughout the match.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Leon Farrell (GK, TL:17) — FCU | João Medeiros (MF, TL:19) — HAL
🎯 VERDICT: FC United of Manchester edge this one at home, boosted by a +9 home advantage and their commanding midfield dominance. However, Halifax's superior defensive line (42 vs 28) keeps them resilient and limits clear-cut chances, which explains the tight scoreline. Finn McMillan in midfield will be the most influential figure, using that platform to create pressure, though João Medeiros could be the x-factor for Halifax if he disrupts FCU's rhythm.
Match Notes
Kmart's fortress against the Snake's attack — FC United historically leaking points like a sinking ship but Halifax need to earn every inch. The battleground is set.
Olmec Head Axel (Rainworth Miners Welfare FC) 06/15 - 7:30 PM
Vick’s on a run of draws. We’d take one, given it’s been 9 tries since the last time we topped Halifax
Kevin (FC United of Manchester) 06/15 - 8:00 PM