Halifax v Gateshead: expect a cagey affair in FA Trophy final

Where to watch Halifax v Gateshead

BT Sport 1, 4.15pm Sunday

Best bet

Draw & under 2.5 goals  
1pt 3-1 bet365

Halifax v Gateshead odds

Halifax 13-8
Gateshead 6-4
Draw 2-1

Odds correct at time of publishing

Halifax v Gateshead predictions

It’s non-league finals Day at Wembley  as Halifax and Gateshead go into battle for the FA Trophy, and there could be value in backing a cagey affair.

For starters, it should be noted that this will be these teams’ first competitive game since the season ended more than three weeks ago, and with plenty on the line a conservative approach from both teams can be expected in the early going.

In addition, the teams finished just two points apart in the National League standings with similarly impressive strong ends to the season. Halifax have lost just one of their last 15 games in all competitions, while Gateshead lost twice in that same span.

Both have proved hard to beat and they contested a 0-0 draw in March. A similar result here after 90 minutes would not be a surprise.

Prior to that game, the FA Vase final takes place at 12.15pm as reigning champions Newport Pagnell look to retain their crown against Ascot United.

Key stat

Just three of Halifax’s last 14 games have produced more than three goals

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