Halifax Town, officially FC Halifax Town, is an English football club based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, competing in the National League, the fifth division of English football. The Shay Stadium serves as their historic home ground. The original club was founded in 1911, with the modern phoenix club formed in 2008. The team plays in blue and white. Under the guidance of manager Chris Millington, the Shaymen carry the hopes of their passionate fanbase. The club's history is one of resilience, having been a Football League side for many decades before financial troubles led to relegation and eventual dissolution. The re-formed club has worked its way back up the pyramid. A peak era for the original club included a famous FA Cup run in the 1930s and a Third Division title in the 1970s. In the modern era, FC Halifax Town has become a stable National League outfit, known for being difficult to beat and regularly pushing for promotion playoffs, including a memorable FA Trophy triumph in 2016. The supporters are famously dedicated, creating a formidable atmosphere at The Shay. Halifax Town is a club rebuilt from the ground up, embodying the spirit of its town and aiming for a Football League return.