Boston United Football Club

The Pilgrims have won four of their last five encounters, but will be tested to the maximum when they head to The Shay at the weekend (kick-off 3.00pm).

The Shaymen have started the new season brightly and in addition to currently sitting fifth in Blue Square Bet North, have booked a trip to Lincoln City in the fourth and final qualifying round of the FA Cup with Budweiser.

After losing 1-0 to Colwyn Bay in their opening home fixture, Halifax have responded to record comprehensive home wins over Workington (5-1), Oxford City (3-1) and Gloucester City (5-0). They also defeated Chester FC 3-1 in Tuesday’s FA Cup replay.

United hope to have striker Spencer Weir-Daley back in contention after an ankle injury, while defender Sam Craven is available after being cup-tied for the 2-0 win over Tadcaster Albion last week.

Midfielder Matt Wilson is showing no signs of being nearer to a return following a long-standing knee problem.

Last season’s corresponding fixture ended 3-2 in Halifax’s favour after the Pilgrims rallied well from a three-goal deficit.

Fancy a flutter with Blue Square Bet? Halifax are overwhelming 4/7 favourites to beat United, who are themselves priced at 7/2. The draw is on offer at 14/5.

BLUE SQUARE ODDS: FC Halifax Town v Boston United.

Follow Saturday’s action on United Live.

BUSA Coach departure time from The Jakemans Stadium: 10.30am.
Postcode for Sat Nav purposes: HX1 2YS.