Halifax Town
- Halifax Town have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Halifax Town are on the up after a pre-season switch to Adam Lakeland’s youthful, possession-based and high-intensity game has got the Shaymen up to eighth in the National League standings with 38 points from 26 games.
- The club is in the running for the playoffs and Halifax will look to build momentum by beating a Boston United side in transition.
- Halifax are unbeaten in their last three home games (1 win, 2 draws).
- Halifax are averaging 2.08 goals per home game this season, hitting the back of the net 25 times at The Shay in the National League.
Boston United
- Boston United are winless in their last five games, with two draws and three defeats.
- Boston United are in interim management after Graham Coughlan departed on January 11th, 2026.
- The Pilgrims are 17th in the National League with 26 points from 27 matches.
- Boston’s away record is pretty typical of their overall struggles with just four wins, six draws and four losses in 14 games so far.
- United typically set up to be compact in defense and counter attacking, but their goals have dried up recently.
Head-to-Head
- Halifax have won all three of the previous encounters between the sides, including a 1-0 away victory four months ago.
- Boston United failed to win in their last visit to Halifax.
Key Players
- Lenell John-Lewis - Boston United’s danger man and top scorer.
- 7 goals in 26 National League games.
- Josh Hmami - Halifax’s danger man and top scorer.
- 9 goals in 25 National League appearances.
- Four in his last five.
Betting Insights
- Halifax are favorites to win at 1.91.
- Boston are priced at 3.61 in the moneyline odds.
- The Over 2.5 goals market is available at 1.88 and looks to have value given Halifax’s home scoring.
Prediction
- The absence of a manager with a known style will also affect the game and we are taking Halifax to get the three points on Saturday.
- A clash between Halifax’s attacking width and Boston’s defensive shape could see the home side dominate possession and create more chances.
