It's finally here - the 2025/26 Enterprise National League season kicks off on Saturday afternoon when we host FA Trophy holders Aldershot Town (3pm).

The quest for promotion begins as we tackle the first of 46 games spread across the length and breadth of England over the next nine months.

The Time Is Now

Pre-season is done and the real thing is here. The Robins head into the new campaign with seven new signings in the squad and a renewed sense of optimism as manager Phil Parkinson starts his ninth season at the helm.

Opponents Aldershot Town carry momentum into 2025/26 off the back of their Wembley triumph in May and offer a stern test as Alty look to start the new season on a high.

Get Me In

The J.Davidson Stadium will be open from 1:30pm with tickets on sale online here. We'll also have cash turnstiles in operation for all fans, with visiting supporters gaining entry via turnstiles 1-4.

£20 Adults | £15 Concessions | £12 18-21s | £9 12-17s | £4 5-11s | £1 under-5s

Hospitality remains available in The John King Lounge for just £69 - you can secure your seat online here.

*Included in the package is a two-course lunch, table service with 90 minutes of complimentary beer, wine & soft drinks (pre-game) and private cash bar thereafter, reserved seats, team sheets, matchday programmes, an exclusive pre-game interview with an Alty player or staff member PLUS post-match interview with man-of-the-match.

New Season, New Look

The all-new Puma Football home kit will be on display for the first time in a competitive game this weekend. You can buy both home AND away shirts online here (if you want to Click 'n' Collect at The J.Davidson Stadium use the code "Collection" at checkout).

Robins Review - Issue 1

A bumper edition to start the new season - on sale around The J.Davidson Stadium this Saturday for just £3.50.

Cover star James Gale is our main feature - the forward talks to John Edwards about his career to date, moving to the Robins and his ability, or otherwise, at crown green bowls.

We've also got the views of Phil Parkinson and John Coyne PLUS columnists Phil James, Barry Pikesley and Erin Carroll, fixtures, sponsors, opposition rundown. It's your comprehensive guide to Opening Day.

Pop-up Shop & Fan Zone

Our matchday pop-up shop opens at 1:30pm in the Community Sports Hall Bar with extended opening throughout matchday till 4pm. 

We will, of course, have the all-new 2025/26 home and away shirts available, plus scarves, pin badges, programmes and the like - don't forget our shop is a cashless operation.

The Fan Zone will be to home fans from 1:30pm - the all-important beer/cider line-up is as follows...

• Titanic: Two:20
• Pomona Island: Factotum
• Sureshot: Friday Fahrenheit & Milson
• Cloudwater: Infinite Space 
• Hogan's Cider: Original Draught

PLUS a special in the guise of Aperol Spritz. Why not join us for a pre-match drink, and don't forget, we're open post-match through till 6pm.

Can't Make The Game

We forgive you. Radio Robins on Radio Alty will be broadcasting all the action on Saturday afternoon. Tune in from about 2:50pm for all the build-up ahead of full match commentary from Tom Jolley and Tom Sadfari.

If you live outside the UK and want to watch the game head for DAZN to subscribe so you don't miss a kick.

Come On Your Robins!!!