Halifax youngsters knocked out of FA Youth Cup

By The Newsroom

Published 17th Nov 2016, 08:48 GMT

Updated 18th Nov 2016, 12:22 GMT

FC Halifax Town's run in the FA Youth Cup was finally ended as Sheffield United won 5-1 in the second round at The Shay.

Keegan Burton put United ahead after 23 minutes, with Callum Semple making it 2-0 just after half-time.

Tyler Smith added a third goal soon afterwards.

Kelan Swales pulled one back for Halifax but Sam Graham and substitute David Parkhouse both added to the Blades score in front of 318 supporters.