Halifax will want to continue from where they left off last time out with the 0-2 National League success vs Kidderminster Harriers.

The only player to score from Halifax was Max Wright (65\', 89\').

Chris Millington\'s Halifax have hit the target 11 times in their past half-dozen outings. The comparative tally of goals that have been scored against them in those games is 5.

Heading into this fixture, Halifax are unbeaten in their previous 5 home league matches.

In their previous game, Oldham Athletic drew 1-1 in the National League match with Rochdale.

The only name on the scoresheet from Oldham Athletic was Hallam Hope (7\'). Samuel Mather (28\') scored for Rochdale.

Looking at their form, and Oldham Athletic have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, seeing their opponents hit 9 goals in total. Defensively, Oldham Athletic certainly have room for improvement.

Going into this encounter, Oldham Athletic are without an away win for the past 3 league games.

Head to head

The last league game featuring these clubs was National League match day 3 on 15/08/2023 which ended up with the score at Oldham Athletic 1-2 Halifax.

The referee was Steven Copeland.

Team News: Halifax

The Halifax manager Chris Millington will be grateful not to have any fitness concerns at all before this game thanks to a completely injury-free squad available to select from. Adan George is ineligible for this match because of suspension.

Team News: Oldham Athletic

Thanks to a fully injury-free squad available to select from, the Oldham Athletic boss Micky Mellon doesn’t have any fitness worries whatsoever coming into this game.

Prediction

We feel that Oldham Athletic will have their work cut out to find the net against this Halifax lineup who we think should just have the edge.

We therefore think that it’s going to be a good tussle with a 1-0 victory for Halifax at the end of this one. Should be a close one.