FA Cup· 4th Round Qualifying
FC Halifax Town
South Shields17 Oct
FC Halifax Town vs South Shields Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.47
Expected goals
1.4 - 2.4
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More FC Halifax Town vs South Shields tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5South Shields +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| X2South Shields or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| AH1 +1.5FC Halifax Town +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| 1XFC Halifax Town or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2South Shields to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5South Shields -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 40% | 2.51 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 32% | 3.12 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1FC Halifax Town to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5FC Halifax Town -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 11.84 | - |
FC Halifax Town vs South Shields preview & analysis
Match preview
FC Halifax Town host South Shields in the FA Cup (4th Round Qualifying) on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
FC Halifax Town arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat Stoke City U21 4-2 at home. South Shields arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 18 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Macclesfield 3-4 away.
Head to head
In the last 1 meeting between these sides, FC Halifax Town have won 0, South Shields have won 1 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes South Shields narrow favourites: FC Halifax Town 17%, draw 41%, South Shields 42%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.4 - 2.4 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 68% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is FC Halifax Town 1-2 South Shields.
Recent form
FC Halifax Town- 13 OctHStoke City U214-2
- 10 OctHGateshead4-1
- 3 OctASolihull Moors2-0
- 29 SeptHBoston United1-1
- 26 SeptAWorthing1-2
South Shields- 10 OctAMacclesfield3-4
- 3 OctABuxton2-0
- 29 SeptABrackley Town2-3
- 26 SeptHBuxton4-0
- 19 SeptHWitton Albion7-0
Head to head
FC Halifax Town vs South Shields: FAQ
What is the FC Halifax Town vs South Shields prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is FC Halifax Town 1-2 South Shields.
Who is the favourite to win FC Halifax Town vs South Shields?
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South Shields are favourites. Our model gives FC Halifax Town a 17% chance of winning, South Shields 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in FC Halifax Town vs South Shields?
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We rate both teams to score at 68%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does FC Halifax Town vs South Shields kick off?
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FC Halifax Town vs South Shields kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
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