Words Patrick Boardman | Pictures Jonathan Moore

Alty travel to Slough Town on Saturday (3pm) for a big Emirates FA Cup first round proper clash.

Interim manager Neil Gibson is on the hunt for his first win since taking charge of the team, following a 0-0 draw in league action at Braintree Town last Saturday.

How We Got Here

The Robins are in first round action for the first time since 2021 thanks to a 3-0 Fourth Round Qualifying replay victory over Harborough Town. 

Jimmy Knowles (2) and Sam Reed were the goal scorers at The Beehive, silencing a partisan crowd of nearly 2,000 in Leicestershire earlier in October.

Our Opponents

Saturday's hosts compete in the National League South, with Scott Davies’ side sitting in 21st position. Coming off the back of a 4-1 defeat to Maidstone United, and with just one win in their last five games, The Rebels are searching for a much-needed win.

Manager Scott Davies, in his sixth year at Arbour Park, leads his side into the first round of the historic competition for a second time during his tenure. 

Slough set up Saturday's tie against the Robins with an entertaining 3-2 Fourth Round Qualifying win over Enfield Town, off the back of earlier qualifying round wins against Welling United and Bedfont Sports Club.

The Thoughts of Neil Gibson

Matchday Info

Tickets for the game at Arbour Park can be secured from our hosts here - turnstiles open at 1:30pm with Alty fans gaining access via turnstile block three.

• We've been allocated 600 away section tickets
• Advance prices £15 Adults; £10 Concessions; £5 Under-16s
• Advance prices available up to 11:59pm on Friday
• On the day prices £20 Adults; £15 Concessions; £10 Under-16s
• All under-16s tickets must be bought with an adult or concession ticket

Our friends at Union Golf Road sold out an initial supporter coach for the tie within 48 hours. Any remaining seats available on the second coach will be on sale here.

Coaches will depart central Altrincham at 9:30am on Saturday morning.

*With no replays in the first round, if the score is level after 90 minutes the tie will go to extra time (and penalties if necessary) to decide who claims a place in the second round and the £47,750 prize money on offer to the winners.

Not Making The Journey

Radio Robins (on Radio Alty) will be broadcasting live commentary, with Tom Jolley and Ian Wilkinson bringing you all the action from about 2:50pm at Arbour Park.

Come On Your Robins!!!