Halifax 4-1 Tamworth in the National League, round 3 at The Shay, Halifax (14,081 capacity).

Halifax won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–W), scoring 13 and conceding 10.

Tamworth won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–D–W–D), scoring 13 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 10 times: Halifax 8 wins, Tamworth 1, 1 draw.