The Play-offs remain within reach
Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore
Alty's penultimate game of the 2024/25 Vanarama National League campaign is at The Chigwell Construction Stadium against relegation-threatened Dagenham and Redbridge on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Setting the Scene
Altrincham delivered an exceptional performance to keep hopes alive of a play-off place with a 3-0 win at fellow play-off contenders FC Halifax Town on Easter Monday.
Jake Bickerstaff opened the scoring with a brilliantly executed run and finish, before two goals from our top scorer Regan Linney took the game away from Halifax.
Monday’s victory kept our play-off dreams alive, as we sit in ninth, just three points behind Gateshead in the final play-off spot. Saturday’s opponents are also still fighting, but at the other end of the table – Dagenham & Redbridge are currently 21st and in the relegation zone.
Despite their worrying league position, Dagenham head into Saturday’s match in good form. They’ve earned 12 points from their last seven games, keeping four clean sheets in that time. With safety still on the line for the Daggers, Saturday’s trip to East London will be a difficult one for Alty.
The thoughts of Phil Parkinson
“They [Dagenham & Redbridge] are a very good team. Look at the FA Cup run they had, they’re very competent at beating anyone in this division and we can’t take anything for granted, as we found when we went to Ebbsfleet.
“It’s going to be really tough, a lot to play for, high stakes and I said to the players today, ‘big players turn up to big games’, and we needed them – they’re going to have to do it again next week.”
Earlier this season
September 2024 – Alty got the better of Dagenham in the reverse fixture between the two sides this season at The J.Davidson Stadium.
Dion Pereira scored a penalty for the visitors in the middle of goals from Regan Linney and Tom Crawford, which secured the points for the Robins.
Ticket details
The Chigwell Construction Stadium's away section is all-seated behind the goal in the SD Samuels Stand, with entry cheaper when buying before matchday if you're in the adult or concession bracket.
If you're aged between 17 and 21 you receive a further discount, however, you MUST buy your tickets online before matchday as there is no on-the-day admission in this age category.
All supporters aged 16 and under pay £1, with under-10s only admitted with a paying adult or concession.
- Adults £23 (£25 on matchday)
- Concessions £17 (£19 on matchday)
- 17-21s £14 (only available in advance)
- 10-16s £1
- Under-10s £1 (max two per adult/concession)
To buy your tickets ahead of matchday from our hosts simply click here.
On-the-day ticket purchases will be available online AND via the away end turnstiles (9 to 11) for adults, concessions, 10-16s and under-10s by cash or card payment (including the relevant price increase). Turnstiles open at 1:30pm.
FREE away travel from AO
Supporter travel is SOLD OUT for this trip - with a huge thank you to AO for making the coach FREE for supporters.
Click here to join Union Golf Road's waiting list in case any last minute seats become available.
Can't make it to London?
Radio Robins on Radio Alty will be on air from 2:45pm for live commentary from The Shay, courtesy of Brian Flynn, Laurence Howarth & Vincent Burke.
Based outside the UK and interesting in watching the action head for DAZN here to purchase your match pass or annual subscription and tune in from just before 3pm.
Come On You Robins!!!
