Matty Smith's drop goal proved decisive. Picture: Simon HallMatty Smith's drop goal proved decisive. Picture: Simon Hall
Matty Smith's drop goal proved decisive. Picture: Simon Hall

Picture Gallery: Halifax Panthers edged out by Widnes Vikings in drop goal drama

Matty Smith's drop goal consigned Halifax Panthers to an agonising 9-8 loss to Widnes Vikings in a hard-fought Betfred Championship clash at The Shay.

Eribe Doro's try, together with Joe Edge's conversion and penalty, gave Vikings an 8-0 half-time lead but Panthers' James Saltonstall crossed and Joe Keyes added the goal early in the second half.

Keyes kicked a penalty to level matters on 55 minutes but Smith's drop goal 12 minutes later proved to be the decisive moment for Vikings.

Read the full match report here

Read the full match report here