The 26-year-old, who was a firm fans' favourite during a successful two-year spell with the Pilgrims between 2014 and 2016, bagged 54 goals in 87 appearances for the club.

He has since represented Wycombe Wanderers and Guiseley, in addition to Halifax, and is eligible to make his homecoming on Saturday when the Pilgrims travel to Kidderminster Harriers.

United manager Craig Elliott said: "I have been working hard for a number of months to bring Dayle back to Boston United. I am delighted to have finally agreed an initial loan deal.

"He is raring to go and hopefully can recapture his great goalscoring form he previously had here.

"I feel as a club he knows well and with the players we already have, we can give him a platform to be successful."

Southwell is cup-tied and cannot feature for the Pilgrims in the Emirates FA Cup, having played for Halifax earlier in the competition.