Halifax saw off Moseley 4:3 in the first round qualifying of the FA Trophy on 29 August 2026, a result that keeps the hosts in the hunt while extending Moseley's recent struggles. The match delivered six goals across a tightly contested afternoon, with neither side able to establish clear dominance from the opening whistle.
The action started early, with the first goal arriving in the fourth minute and the second just twelve minutes later. By then the pattern was set — both sides willing to take risks and commit forward. And here's the thing about this fixture: you could sense from the first quarter-hour that it would not be decided by defences.
Halifax had come into the match with mixed fortunes, losing two of their last three while drawing against Sheffield Wednesday. Moseley, meanwhile, had won their previous two away fixtures against Emley and Radcliffe, suggesting they arrived with some momentum. To be fair, that form didn't fully translate into control of this encounter.
The scoring resumed after the break, with goals in the 42nd and 64th minutes keeping the match balanced. The host side gradually edged ahead, but Moseley refused to let the tie slip away. By the 87th minute the visitors had found a late equaliser of sorts, only for Halifax to respond almost immediately in the 89th.
That final minute proved decisive. Moseley had weathered the storm for most of the afternoon, pushing for a point until the very end. The result means Halifax pick up all three points in the competition while Moseley's recent run of away wins comes to an end.