The stage is set for FC Halifax Town and Tamworth to clash in the England National League on 22.08.2026. With both teams evenly matched, this game is predicted to be a nail-biter. We've analyzed the tactics, player performances, and past encounters of FC Halifax Town and Tamworth. Check out our comprehensive prediction, and gear up to make an informed bet based on our thorough analysis.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Yeovil Town | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2/2 | 2 |
| 16 | Tamworth | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4/5 | 1 |
| 17 | Carlisle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/4 | 1 |
| 19 | Wealdstone | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/5 | 1 |
| 20 | FC Halifax Town | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3/6 | 0 |
| 21 | Altrincham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/4 | 0 |
FC Halifax Town vs Tamworth Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | FC Halifax Town | Tamworth | 06.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League Cup | Tamworth | FC Halifax Town | 27.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League | Tamworth | FC Halifax Town | 30.12.2025 | 0-2 |
| National League | Tamworth | FC Halifax Town | 08.02.2025 | 1-2 |
| National League | FC Halifax Town | Tamworth | 05.10.2024 | 3-2 |
| FA Trophy | FC Halifax Town | Tamworth | 15.12.2015 | 5-0 |
| National League | FC Halifax Town | Tamworth | 01.03.2014 | 2-0 |
| National League | Tamworth | FC Halifax Town | 04.01.2014 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | FC Halifax Town | Boreham Wood | 15.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| National League | Forest Green | FC Halifax Town | 08.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Curzon Ashton | FC Halifax Town | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rochdale | FC Halifax Town | 28.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Spennymoor Town | FC Halifax Town | 25.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gainsborough Trinity | FC Halifax Town | 21.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Avro | FC Halifax Town | 18.07.2026 | 4-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Halifax Town | Chesterfield | 14.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Halifax Town | Bradford | 11.07.2026 | 1-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Halifax Town | Sheffield Utd | 04.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | Tamworth | AFC Fylde | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League | Boreham Wood | Tamworth | 08.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Telford United | Tamworth | 01.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tamworth | Macclesfield | 28.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Halesowen Town | Tamworth | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tamworth | Aston Villa U21 | 21.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tamworth | Stoke City U21 | 18.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Port Vale | Tamworth | 14.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tamworth | Walton & Hersham | 11.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lichfield City | Tamworth | 04.07.2026 | 2-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FC Halifax Town VS Tamworth
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Halifax Town vs Tamworth
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: FC Halifax Town vs Tamworth
htmlFC Halifax Town are already under pressure. Two games into the new National League season and they sit rock bottom with zero points, having conceded six goals. That's not just a slow start. That's a crisis in the making.
Tamworth arrive at The Shay in slightly better shape, sitting 16th with a point from their opening two matches. Not exactly flying, but compared to Halifax right now, they might as well be title contenders.
Here's what you need to watch for. Halifax have been brutally open at the back. Six goals conceded in two games tells its own story. Their 1-3 home defeat to Boreham Wood on the opening day was a real gut punch, and the Shaymen desperately need a response in front of their own supporters. Home advantage matters, and the bookmakers still make them slight favourites at 2.20. But that price may be flattering them.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just a tricky early-season patch for Halifax. Their pre-season form was wildly inconsistent. Yes, they beat Chesterfield and won away at Rochdale in friendlies, but they were hammered 1-6 by Bradford and 1-3 by Sheffield United. The defensive frailty looks genuine, not just bad luck.
Tamworth, meanwhile, showed real firepower last season, thumping Braintree 5-1 in their final league game. They also drew 3-3 at Boreham Wood last weekend, which suggests goals are very much on their minds. Here's the surprising stat that should catch every bettor's eye. In the last five competitive meetings between these two sides, every single game has produced three or more goals. Every one. That pattern is screaming at us.
The head-to-head history also quietly favours Halifax in the league. They've won three of the last five National League encounters. But with their current defensive chaos, I'm not sure that history carries as much weight this time around.
My prediction is a high-scoring draw, something like 2-2. Both teams look vulnerable at the back and both carry genuine attacking threat.
From a betting perspective, the value is clearly in the Over 2.5 goals market. With this fixture's recent history and both sides leaking freely, it's the standout play. The Both Teams to Score market also looks extremely attractive. And if you're feeling bold, a Draw at 3.10 represents solid each-way value given how evenly matched these sides appear right now.
Saturday at The Shay. Two struggling sides. Goals almost guaranteed. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Johnson | England | 33 | Goalkeeper | 201 | 71 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Hollis | England | 33 | Defender | 193 | 83 |
| M. Duku | Netherlands | 33 | Attacker | 188 | 74 |
| J. Ponticelli | England | 27 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| A. Bates | England | 25 | Midfielder | 170 | 64 |
| Tom Tonks | England | 35 | Midfielder | 175 | |
| J. Cullinane-Liburd | England | 31 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| K. Digie | England | 29 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| J. Singh | England | 36 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| M. Curley | England | 31 | Defender | 175 | n/a |
| D. Creaney | England | 32 | Attacker | 188 | n/a |
| L. Fairlamb | England | 32 | Defender | 176 | n/a |
| B. Milnes | England | 34 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| Stefan Mols | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| H. Sayer | England | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. De Silva | Sri Lanka | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 67 |
| R. Maher | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | 171 | 60 |
| Kwaku Poku Agyeman Donkor | England | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Enoru | Cameroon | 23 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| O. Lynch | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Charles Price | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
FC Halifax Town vs Tamworth match odds
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