Journey to Wembley: Halifax set sights on winning more fans and climbing mountain to the Football League as their FA Cup adventure is ended by route-one Cheltenham

FC Halifax Town's FA Cup run has come to an end after a defeat to Cheltenham Town, who used a direct, route-one style of play to progress. Halifax manager John McGrath, whose father-in-law is renowned British mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE, acknowledged the club faces its own significant challenge in trying to reach the Football League. Despite the cup exit, Halifax remain focused on growing their fanbase and continuing their push for Football League promotion.