Southend Utd vs Halifax: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Southend United host FC Halifax Town at Roots Hall on Saturday 24 October 2026, kick-off 14:00 UTC, in the National League (round 14). Prediction markets make Southend Utd the favourite at 55%, with the draw at 23% (Polymarket). Southend Utd have had 7 days of rest since playing Berkhamsted (English FA Cup Qualifying); Halifax have had 7 after facing South Shields. The forecast at kick-off is 12°C with rain and windy.