Bolton United and Halifax Hammers will battle it out to night for the AMT Lawyers North West Football Championships.

The final this year is being held at the Highbury Stadium, the home of Fleetwood Town.


Both sides had to come through energy sapping semi-finals held earlier this week at Nelson FC.

Halifax were cruising in their final four game 3-0 until a great comeback from AFC Preston nearly took the tie away from them.

They will be hoping not to repeat that mistake again.

Bolton and Coppice featured in a titanic tussle which saw 2013 winners Bolton win on penalties.

Coppice who are record holders for both wins and final appearances in this tournament went ahead and looked to be heading for the final until an equaliser with 15 minutes to go.

Bolton scored all their four penalites to send the side through.

Bolton United vs Halifax Hammers Head to Head

This is Bolton United’s third final. They won in 2013 and lost on penalties in 2011

Halifax reach their second final in three years.

These two sides have met twice already. Halifax victors in 2014 (semi-final) and 2015 (Quarter-final)

Bolton have conceded one goal on route to the final

Halifax have conceded three goals but scored six in their two games.

Bolton United have played and won their league cup final 1-0 last week

Halifax Hammers finished second in their league and lost their cup final.

Kick-off is tonight at 7.30pm.