Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

After four consecutive games away from home, Alty finally return to The J. Davidson Stadium as we host Aldershot Town in the Vanarama National League on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

A return to home comforts

Unfortunately, Altrincham ended the spell of four away games in succession with a 3-0 defeat against Rochdale at Crown Oil Arena on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s defeat saw us drop into eighth, one place outside the playoffs. Saturday’s opponents, Aldershot, are currently 18th, five points outside the relegation zone.

In the 2023/24 Vanarama National League, Aldershot narrowly missed out on the play-offs, but they’ve been unable to replicate that impressive campaign this time out.

Their 51 goals scored rank them eighth top scorers in the division, but the 56 goals they’ve conceded have hampered their progress. They’ve built some momentum recently, however, winning three of their last four league games, drawing the other.

The thoughts of Phil Parkinson

“We’ve been very strong at home and we’ve got to be looking to take as many maximum points as possible, but you’re playing teams who are now reaching a bit of form in your Aldershot.

"There are no easy games, but we back ourselves against anyone at home. We’ve been at our best when we’ve had our strongest players out, which sounds very obvious, but when you play the best teams, you need your best players on the pitch, and we’ve not been able to do that in the last couple of games.

"But, we have got very good players on the pitch, and very good players who need the minutes to come back, and they’re getting them now."

Earlier this season at the EBB Stadium

November 2024 – The previous meeting between the sides ended in a 2-1 victory for Aldershot at the EBB Stadium.

James Henry scored a first-half brace for the Shots and Alty couldn’t recover, despite a late goal for Jake Bickerstaff.

Match Sponsor

We welcome New York-based James Scott Group to The J.Davidson Stadium on Saturday as our Main Match AND Match Ball sponsor. Thank you for the terrific support.

Tickets

We encourage all supporters to buy tickets online ahead of kick-off on Saturday. Online tickets will remain on sale right up to kick-off, with cash turnstiles (opening from 1pm) also available.

Adult £20 | 65+/Students/NHS £15 | 12-18 £9 | 5-11 £4 | Under 5 £1

Hospitality in The John King Lounge is SOLD OUT for this game and is extremely limited for the remainder of 2024/25. Click here for full availability.

Don't forget, match ticket holders receive 10% off at Nell's Pizza on a matchday in the Stamford Quarter AND if you're the lucky 45th customer on Saturday you'll have your bill comped and also win a Non-League Day family ticket for Saturday, March 22nd game with Barnet at The J.Davidson Stadium.

For full Non-League Day competition details click here.

Join us for the afternoon

Back by VERY popular demand in the Fan Zone are H.M.Pasties pies (full details here). You can buy in advance for pick up on matchday by clicking here.

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

The Alty FC retail store in Altrincham town centre is closed this weekend. We should be reopening on Wednesday from midday

We will, however, have the pop-up shop operating between 1pm-3pm in the CSH Bar selling shirts, scarves and bobble hats.

Robins Review

This weekend's issue features an interview with right back Lewis Banks, plus all your favourite columns from Bill Waterson, Phil James, Erin Carroll and Altrincham FC Community Sports.

Pick up your copy from sellers around the ground for just £3 on Saturday afternoon.

Can’t make the game?

Tune into Radio Robins on Radio Alty from 2:45pm this Saturday for live commentary.

If you live overseas and fancy watching the match, head for DAZN here and purchase your game pass or annual subscription.

Come on you Robins!!!