Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore 

Altrincham welcome newly promoted Boston United to The J.Davidson
Stadium on Saturday as we face the Pilgrims in the Vanarama National League (3pm kick-off).

Setting the Scene

The Robins head into Saturday’s clash on the back of a steady performance at the
Huish Park Stadium last time out.

A competitive affair ended goalless, with neither Altrincham nor Yeovil testing the
opposition goalkeeper on a regular basis. A front-footed second-half performance
from Alty made them look like the favourites to bag a winner, but they were unable unable to break the deadlock.

Regardless, after two late defeats already this season, a point on the road is a step in the right direction. It leaves Alty in 16th with 11 points in our opening nine fixtures.

Our opponents at the weekend have faced a testing set of fixtures upon their return to the National League, earning eight points against strong opposition. Ian
Culverhouse’s men are the only team to have beaten league leaders York City so far this season, and they also picked up an impressive 3-0 win away at Sutton United.

The Pilgrims may be sat 18th in the league table, but their impressive form away from home to start the season will make them very tough to beat.

The Gaffer

“When you’re travelling up the road with this group of players, they really make you believe you’re going to win games, and that’s what keeps you going.

“I truly believe that championships are built on defences, so we look a lot sturdier
than we ever have in this division, and forwards win you games and we’ve definitely got forwards that can win us games.

“When we can put it all together, and remember within the first ten games of the
season we’ve played some really tough teams, we’ve been found wanting by small, small margins, last minute goals and that can’t continue – and it won’t. We’ll continue to get better and the goals will come for us.”

Last time against Boston

August 2020 – The small matter of the Vanarama National League North Promotion Final at York Street.

The Robins came out victorious through a second half goal from Dan Mooney (now a Boston player himself) as Alty made it two promotions in three years against the backdrop of empty stadiums due to covid.

Home Kit

For the game against Boston United, we will be wearing our new red and white 2024/25 home kit – produced by Puma and sponsored by AO, McHale & Co. and CarFinance 247.

To purchase this season's shirts head for our online shop here.

Tickets

Purchase your tickets in advance for the game here or head to one of our cash turnstiles ahead of kick-off on Saturday.

Adult £20 | Concessions £15 | 12-17s £9 | 5-11s £4 | Under-5s £1

Hospitality in The John King Lounge is very limited so act quick if you want to upgrade your match day experience.

Click here for all hospitality details AND info on our VIP Match Ball Sponsorship competition (which closes at 11:59pm on Friday) - tickets cost £65 and this weekend include a pre-match complimentary bar, two course meal, exclusive post-match reaction and MOTM presentation.

At the Ground

Gates will be open at The J.Davidson Stadium from the earlier time of 1pm.

The Community Sports Hall Bar will also open at 1pm as will the Fan Zone, featuring live music from Solly Temkin & Louie Tunstall (from The Bliss) PLUS West Ham v Chelsea live on our big screens.

Featured beers in the Fan Zone come from the likes of Pomona Island, Cloudwater (new on tap - Montana), Sureshot (new on tap - Dogs & Cats Living Together), Titanic & Hogan's Cider, with curry dishes available from The Authentic Food Co.

Our Retail Store & Community Hub will be open in Altrincham town centre from 10am-12:30pm and our Pop Up Shop will be in the CSH Bar from 1pm selling a selection of Alty merchandise right through to kick-off at 3pm. 

Robins Review

A new look for a new season - issue 5 will be available around The J.Davidson Stadium ahead of kick-off on Saturday priced just £3.

Can’t make the game?

Listen to our fantastic coverage of the game on Radio Robins (via Radio Alty) right here live from 2.45pm with George Allen & Altrincham FC Women's manager Alex Hilton-Slee.

Come On You Robins!!!