Southend United vs Halifax Town

Halifax Town - Who Are Ya?

2008
Re-emerged as FC Halifax Town after Halifax Town AFC was buried due to high tax debts.

2011
Secured back-to-back promotions with Jamie Vardy leading the line.

2016
FA Trophy Winners.

2018
Became full-time.

2022
Finished 4th in the National League.

2023
FA Trophy Winners.

History of the teams’ meetings

Both sides have been in the last few iterations of the National League, and as a result, have squared off a fair few times.

In good news for the neutral, the game tends to be full of goals. Since the 23/24 season, 22 goals have been scored in the six league fixtures. However, whilst there are goals, they mainly come for Southend, as the Shaymen haven’t picked up a win in the fixture since September 2021.

Fun Facts

Nicknamed the Shrimpers because of the area's historical connection to the Maritime (fishing) industry. This is also one of the quarters on the club’s badge!

Former Premier League footballer Kieron Dyer competed in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Series 15 in November and December 2015. He finished in fourth place after spending 21 days in the jungle and donated his entire appearance fee to the Jude Brady Foundation.

The club’s relegation from League Two back in 2021 marked the first time they had ever dropped out of the English Football League.

If not for poor end-of-season form, they could have been a founding member of the then newly formed Premier League.

Player Profiles - Southend United

Oli Coker

Coker was named Southend captain during the summer, after immediately impressing new manager Kieron Dyer.

Since assuming the role, he’s got off to a terrific start, scoring in the club’s opening game against Altrincham.

Leon Chambers-Parilon

The 24-year-old is entering the third year of his stay at Roots Hall.

He’s played a part in the club’s recent pushes for promotion. His goals in the play-off quarter-final and the eventual final certainly live long in the memory.

Like Coker, he also got off to the perfect start on the opening day with a goal against Altrincham..

Player Profiles - Halifax Town

Conor Carty

Halifax’s number nine is Conor Carty. The attacker came through the Wolves academy before spending time in Ireland, where he was able to play in the UEFA Conference League.

He made the move to Halifax in the summer and has got off to a decent start. Two goals in league action, one of which came recently in a 1-1 draw against Boston United.

True Grant

On the opposite end of the pitch, there is True Grant. The 20-year-old arrived on loan from Stoke City, and has been able to already keep three clean sheets, which is the joint most this season.

Whilst Grant is still young, he has already accomplished a lot. He featured for Manchester City’s illustrious academy, winning silverware across the age groups. Furthermore, he also represented England at youth level and has a loan at Buxton under his belt, as they reached the play-offs.