FC Halifax TownSouth Shields

FC Halifax Town v South Shields result

Full-time · FC Halifax Town 3–2 South Shields

FA Cup · · The Shay Stadium

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The model’s pre-match pick

FC Halifax Town 3–2 South Shields — FC Halifax Town won this FA Cup match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.

Free pick
Over 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.60 at Bet365
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Over 2.5 goals in the last 90 days, 67.4% of 543 landed (95% range 63.4–71.2%); it had given them 75.9% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. The model has been overconfident here: weigh its calls in this market with that in mind. How accurate →
Match report, in numbers

The result

FC Halifax Town beat South Shields 3–2 at The Shay Stadium in the FA Cup on Saturday 17 October. FC Halifax Town have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions. South Shields have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

FC Halifax Town led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — FC Halifax Town: C. Carty (13’, 23’) and M. Bardell (20’); South Shields: C. Scott (69’) and T. Onanaye (70’).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s five key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with T. Onanaye’s goal on 70 minutes.

What it changes

FC Halifax Town have scored three goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 296 clubs (this season so far, after 1 game, ranked per game). FC Halifax Town have conceded two goals, the 144th-most (shared) of the 296 clubs.

South Shields have scored 11 goals, the sixth-most of the 296 clubs (this season so far, after 3 games, ranked per game). South Shields have conceded three goals, the 35th-fewest (shared) of the 296 clubs.

FC Halifax Town are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

FC Halifax Town next travel to Cheltenham on 7 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for FC Halifax Town: Cheltenham v FC Halifax Town, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: FC Halifax Town 3–2 South Shields · FA Cup
  • Venue: The Shay Stadium · Halifax, West Yorkshire
  • Model coverage: 182 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 1): FC Halifax Town 0 · draws 0 · South Shields 1 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: FC Halifax Town 2W 2D 1L · South Shields 4W 0D 1L

FC Halifax Town 3–2 South Shields (FA Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 182 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 31 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

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Markets analysed

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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
FC Halifax TownSouth Shields
58%Possession42%
20Shots9
7Shots on target5
13Shots off target4
0Blocked shots0
7Corners4
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind FC Halifax Town v South Shields — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
FC Halifax TownDLDWW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
South ShieldsWWLWW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 3.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 1
FC Halifax Town 0 · 0 draws · South Shields 1 · 2 goals/game
  • 2020-10-24 South Shields 2–0 FC Halifax Town
Goals per game
FC Halifax Town scored1.8
South Shields scored3.6
FC Halifax Town conceded1
South Shields conceded0.8

The Full Post-Match Picture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for FC Halifax Town v South Shields?
TACTIX’s free model pick for FC Halifax Town v South Shields was Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.60 at Bet365).
What is the head-to-head record between FC Halifax Town and South Shields?
In their last 1 meetings, FC Halifax Town won 0, South Shields won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of FC Halifax Town and South Shields?
Recent form — FC Halifax Town 2W 2D 1L; South Shields 4W 0D 1L.

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