Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

Altrincham welcome Braintree Town to The J. Davidson Stadium as we return to action in the Vanarama National League on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

An unbeaten start to 2025

Our previous fixture ended dramatically, as a superb late winner saw Altrincham beat Eastleigh and progress through the Isuzu FA Trophy Fifth Round.

Heading into the game, the Spitfires were the only visiting National League team to win at The J. Davidson Stadium this season, and they proved their quality once again on Saturday. It was a nervy affair, but a moment of supreme quality from Regan Linney in the 90th minute earned the Robins a spot in the competition’s quarter-finals.

In the league, other results since our draw against Forest Green mean that we have dropped into eighth place. We find ourselves level on points with Rochdale in seventh, and just three points behind in-form Halifax in sixth. Saturday’s opponents currently sit in 18th, five points clear of the relegation zone.

Despite their league position, The Iron are undergoing a fine run of results. They are unbeaten in four, with impressive wins over Solihull Moors and Ebbsfleet, and they have only lost one game since Christmas.

Over the course of the season, they have struggled to pick up points away from home, but their three wins on the road have all come since the start of November, highlighting an upturn in form.

The thoughts of Neil Sorvel

"We're on a good run, five unbeaten since the turn of the year, and our home form speaks for itself. We have to be confident heading into Saturday's game, ahead of what is a very tough run of away games coming up."

Last time against Braintree Town

October 2024 – In the previous meeting between the two sides this season, The Iron earned the three points with a 2-0 win at the Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium.

An early goal from Jermaine Francis was followed by a John Akinde penalty in added time of the second half as the Iron won for just the third time this season.

Match Sponsor

Thank you to this weekend's main match sponsor ActiveWin for the support. We hope you and your guests have a great time in The John King Lounge.

Tickets

As always we encourage fans to buy tickets online ahead of matchday. Online tickets will remain on sale right up to kick-off, with cash turnstiles (opening from 1pm) also available on Saturday.

Adult £20 | Concession £15 | 12-18 £9 | 5-11 £4 | Under 5 £1

Hospitality in the John King Lounge has been SOLD OUT for over three weeks for this match.

We have VERY LIMITED space for our next home game against AFC Fylde on Saturday, February 22nd. To book our hugely popular matchday offering click here.

Join us for the afternoon

Gates open at the J. Davidson Stadium from the usual time of 1pm, with the CSH Bar and Fan Zone pouring and serving delicious food and drink all afternoon long.

We'll have regular beer and cider favourites from the likes of Pomona Island, Titanic, Silent Brew Co. and Hogan's Cider pouring PLUS our signature curry dishes for those of you looking for something different alongside our classic stadium food.

The live TV football offering pre-game is Manchester City's Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie at Leyton Orient.

The Alty FC retail store in Altrincham town centre will be open this weekend between 10am-12:30pm on Saturday (and 12-4pm on Sunday).

We'll also have the pop-up shop operating between 1pm-3pm in the CSH Bar selling shirts, scarves and bobble hats AND don't forget to drop off your football shirt donations for Kenyan children (more info here).

Robins Review

Issue 20 of Robins Review will be on sale for just £3 from sellers around the stadium - this weekend's edition features an in-depth chat with Director of Football Marc Tierney, plus the thoughts of Co-Chairman Bill Waterson on the 3UP campaign, a Phil James look at our history with Braintree, the continued success of Altrincham FC Women, Altrincham FC Community Sports backing men's cancer awareness and much, much. 

Bowel Cancer Awareness

In partnership with Altrincham FC Community Sports we've been highlighting the symptoms, screening options and treatments for bowel cancer over the last couple of weeks.

The players will be warming up in special t-shirts to highlight the cause ahead of Saturday's game. For more info click here.

Can’t make the game?

Tune into Radio Robins on Radio Alty from 2:45pm on Saturday for all the match action live, with commentators George Allen & Harry Merrell.

Come on you Robins!!!