HALIFAX: Preview

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Today, The Daggers travel to The Shay to hopefully destroy that ðŸ’¯% record which the Yorkshire side boast. This record was kept in tact after a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool on Tuesday in which Staunton and Sho - Silva netted. The two of them didn’t score against Ebbsfleet in a 4-1 win which means every Halifax goal this season has come from a different goalscorer - 6 in total. This statistic goes for Dagenham also, though the number of goals today’s visitors have scored totals to two with Brundle and Balanta getting those. So both sides have a spread of goals throughout their team but The Shay the more prolific, perhaps due to their level of opposition whom make up the bottom two. 


My Daggers XI


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In terms of Dagenham’s starting XI I would  tweak it slightly from the side that won at The Crabble starting Grant for Quigley to start with. Personally I feel Quigley just lacks anticipation and Grant hasn’t had a chance other than two late substitute appearances to prove himself this season. Secondly, I would bring Odametey in for Matt Robinson as I feel Harold just seems more effective in the transition from defence to attack as he drives forward with power. Finally, I would give Liam Gordon his first game of the season as he is again great at driving forward impacting the attack and I hope he is given a shot at cementing that left back position. 


Last meeting


Last time these two sides met was at Victoria Road and it was a fiery 1-1 draw which saw two red cards as well as goals. Josh Staunton and Ben Nunn were both dismissed either side of the two goals which Munns and Clarke netted - Jack Munns took the lead on the 60th minute before Clarke equalised with his side down to ten. 


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My Prediction


I reckon The Daggers will topple Halifax in their own backyard today to make it two wins on the trot and make that ðŸ’¯% record no more. I must point out I predicted 1-2 to Dagenham last time out so put a bet on this if you can. 


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Thanks for reading,

Keane 💙❤️⚔️ COYD 

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