Notably, Egyptian halbreds do much better against infantry if they are in loose formation.

Egyptians vs. English Dismounted feudal knights (sword and spear), normal settings, grassy plains, 1 to 1 frontal, both in close formation. English win with 53 men left to 12 Egyptians remaining.

Same situation, halbs in loose order and English still in close: Egyptians win wtih 28 men remaining to 24 for English. English morale broke before their leader was killed.