Eastleigh 1-0 FC Halifax Town
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Charlie Carter's first-half strike helped Eastleigh return to winning ways as they beat Halifax.
The Shaymen missed a penalty in the first half before Carter capitalised as the Spitfires move up into 11th, while Halifax drop to 22nd.
Kian Spence had a chance on the half-volley for Halifax five minutes in, but Joe McDonnell made the save.
They were then awarded a penalty in the 21st minute, but McDonnell kept out Matt Warburton's spot-kick.
Eastleigh immediately responded and went ahead in the 23rd minute when Carter found space to slot the ball past Sam Johnson.
The Spitfires had a chance to double their lead after the break when a free-kick picked out Ryan Hill at the back post, but Halifax were able to clear.
Eastleigh nearly doubled their lead in the final 10 minutes, but Carter could not convert from Corey Panter's free-kick.
Match report supplied by PA Media