BEES RATTLED BY TOP TOWN

BARNET slipped behind York City at the top of the National League after they were held to a draw by FC Halifax Town - a result thoroughly deserved by the Shaymen who battled for the whole game and gave the Bees barely a sight of goal.

- David Ballheimer

Billy Waters gave the play-off chasing Shaymen an 11th-minute lead but Mark Shelton's levelled 13 minutes later handed the home side a share of the spoils to satisfy boss Dean Brennan.

"I know people left frustrated and screaming and shouting, but you can't win every game," he said.

"We have to do better in both boxes but it was always going to be very tight. I think Halifax are the most organised defensive unit and have the most athletic midfield." Indeed, the Shaymen stunned their hosts with the opener in the game's first meaningful attack.