Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

Altrincham look to maintain our unbeaten start to 2025 as we return to The J. Davidson Stadium to face AFC Fylde in the Vanarama National League on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

A hugely successful road trip

Following back-to-back away games against fellow play-off contenders Oldham and Gateshead, Altrincham ended a challenging week of football with a trip to Hartlepool.

In an even affair, the scores were level heading into the final five minutes of the game, but a late double from Regan Linney and Lucas Weaver (his first league goal for the club) were ultimately enough for Alty to earn another impressive three points.

The seven points earned from those three consecutive away games leave Alty in sixth, hunting down those in the places above. Our next opponents, AFC Fylde, are currently in 22nd place, three points away from safety.

Following a home defeat to Boston United on Tuesday, the Coasters decided to part ways with manager Kevin Phillips. Fylde have won just two of their previous 10 league games, and only Ebbsfleet have conceded more goals this season.

The thoughts of Phil Parkinson

"We promote the benefits of being unselfish and pushing each other, and you can see that team spirit. Obviously winning gives you that as well, and we’re winning at the moment so everyone’s on a real high, but I just feel like even when things haven’t been as smooth, the lads are really in it together, and that’s why you get to this point now."

Earlier this season at Mill Farm

October 2024 – Altrincham put together a spectacular performance in the last meeting between the two sides, winning 5-0 away from home.

Regan Linney scored a first-half hat-trick before Alex Newby and Elliot Osborne added a goal each in the second half.

Match Sponsor

We thank Nigel Swinbank for his continued support of the Robins this weekend as match sponsor. We hope Nigel and his friends have a great afternoon with us as our guests 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

Don't forget our final game of February is now the National League Cup quarter-final clash with Newcastle United under-21s on Tuesday evening. Get your tickets here for that one.

Join us for the afternoon

Solly Temkin (from The Bliss) is back in the Fan Zone this weekend performing live ahead of kick-off as we gear up for another exciting afternoon at The J.Davidson Stadium.

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. and Hogan's Cider pouring PLUS our signature curry dishes for those of you looking for something different alongside our classic stadium food.

As an added bonus this weekend in the Fan Zone we've got new pies on offer from H.M.Pasties (full details here).

And don't forget our live pre-match TV offering - Everton v Manchester United across our big screens.

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.

Robins Review

This weekend's issue features an in-depth interview with leading scorer Regan Linney, 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.

Come on you Robins!!!