Soccer Game Preview: Bassett vs. Halifax County

The Bassett Bengals will face off against the Halifax County Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bassett has given up an average of 2.8 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Bassett came up short against Tunstall on Monday, falling 5-1. Bassett have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Halifax County had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 goals) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They came within a single goal of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Trojans. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Halifax County now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Bassett, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.

Bassett couldn't quite get it done against Halifax County in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 3-1. Will the Bengals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.