FC HALIFAX TOWN

FC HALIFAX Town face a Chorley side on Saturday who look doomed to be relegated, according to Craig Salmon from the Chorley Guardian.

Bottom-club Chorley have won the fewest and scored the fewest goals in the National League, and have only scored 11 goals in their 15 home league games.

They are eight points adrift of safety and are without a win or a clean sheet in their last nine matches, while Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Aldershot was the ninth game this season in which they have conceded three or more goals.

“The current league table illustrates Chorley’s season so far,” said Salmon.

“They are bottom of the table and look doomed to go straight back down to

League North.

“I think the Magpies have found the step up difficult because they are a part time operation facing clubs who are full time and established at this level.

“Player recruitment has been tough because they have found that they are regularly priced out of the market.

“Travel has also been difficult especially with their players having full time careers. “Realistically Chorley look destined for relegation although miracles do happen and boss Jamie Vermiglio is still of the belief that they can survive.”

Chorley, who have only won four league games all season, left Town boss Pete Wild frustrated with their defensive display in the 0-0 draw between the sides at The Shay in October. But Salmon says The Magpies, who are said to have the lowest budget in the whole of the National League, can produce some decent football.

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“Chorley like to play football when they can but are also prepared to mix it,” he said.

“They usually play three at the back and get the width from the full back

“Alex Newby has performed well for Chorley this season and is probably their dangerman from midfield, and Marcus Carver is good for a goal or two.”

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