FC Halifax Town 3-2 South Shields: result and AI prediction

FC Halifax Town – South Shields, FA Cup, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM (GMT). Venue: The Shay

Their last meeting, on October 24, 2020, ended South Shields 2-0 FC Halifax Town.

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 3-2✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Halifax have home advantage, recent positive momentum and the division above South Shields, making this a serious opportunity to progress at The Shay. South Shields arrive with an eye-catching early defensive record and enough attacking output to make a cup upset realistic if they survive the opening pressure. The key battle is whether Halifax can establish control in central areas before the visitors find transition opportunities. With no reported absences, team selection and the first wave of pressing should define the tie.

Form (last 5)

FC Halifax Town
South ShieldsW W

FC Halifax Town vs South Shields stats

FC Halifax TownSouth Shields
Played02
Goals scored09
Goals conceded00
Clean sheets02

Last meetings

  • 2020-10-24South Shields 2-0 FC Halifax Town

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