This was always going to be a massive test for the Black & White — away to a strong Milton side, both teams fighting at the top end of the OSL Prem.
But Halse delivered a statement performance, taking three points, keeping a clean sheet, and cementing second place with a brilliant, disciplined display on the road.

PRE‑MATCH – A tricky away day ahead
After last week’s high, the lads travelled to Milton looking to keep the momentum rolling. A tough place to go, a strong opponent, and windy conditions — everything pointed to a real battle.

KICK‑OFF – 14:02
The game got underway with both sides showing intensity and organisation. Halse settled quickly, defended well, and looked sharp in transition.

43’ – Booking: Simpson
Simpson went into the book for a late tackle — a reminder of how tight and competitive the first half was.

HALF TIME: Milton 0–0 Halse
A proper top‑of‑the‑table scrap. Halse controlled large spells, stayed compact, and looked ready to push on.

SECOND HALF – The Black & White explode into life

47’ – GOAL! READ MAKES IT 1–0
What a strike.
Read picked up the ball, took aim from range, and unleashed a thunderbolt that smashed in off the underside of the bar. A sensational hit in tough conditions and a huge breakthrough.

Milton 0–1 Halse

59’ – GOAL! WARREN DIRECT FROM THE CORNER – 2–0
With the wind swirling, Warren whipped in a dangerous corner that curled all the way into the far post. A wicked delivery, a massive goal, and Halse took full control.

Milton 0–2 Halse

64’ – SUB
➡️ Read
⬅️ Summers

66’ – GOAL! OWN GOAL FROM MILTON 5 – 3–0
Kinner burst down the right, beat his man, and delivered a brilliant cross into the danger area. Under pressure, Milton’s number 5 turned it into his own net.

Kinner’s impact. Halse’s dominance. Three goals away from home.

Milton 0–3 Halse

69’ – SUB
➡️ Warren
⬅️ Gilsenan

80’ – SUB
➡️ Salvatore & Mitchell
⬅️ De’ath & Kinner

81’ – Booking: Hamblin
Hamblin joined the book late on, but Halse stayed disciplined and controlled the closing stages.

FULL TIME: MILTON UNITED 0–3 HALSE UNITED
A huge away win.
A clean sheet.
Three goals.
And the Black & White remain second in the OSL Premier Division.

This was a performance full of grit, quality, and big‑game mentality — exactly what you need in a top‑of‑the‑table battle.

Goals ⚽️
Read
Warren
Milton #5 (OG)

Assists
Kinner

A brilliant result on the road. Up the Halse.⬛️⬜️