**Today's game is ON after the pitch passed an early morning inspection**

Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

Alty's first fixture of 2025 comes in the Isuzu FA Trophy fourth round as we welcome Barnet to the J. Davidson Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

Four wins from Wembley

Initially, this match was scheduled to be the Robins’ second competitive fixture of the new year, but due to a waterlogged pitch, our fixture away at Rochdale had to be postponed.

As a result, Phil Parkinson and the squad have been given over a week of preparation time since our last outing, on Boxing Day against Halifax. We overcame a numerical deficit in the second half to earn a hard-fought point with only 10 men, leaving us in 10th place in the Vanarama National League.

In the FA Trophy, we beat local rivals Macclesfield with some penalty heroics to make it into round four of the competition. This weekend's opponents, Barnet, overcame Aveley to advance through the final regional round and into the hat for the next stage.

Dean Brennan’s side have gone on a remarkable run leading up to the game, avoiding defeat in their previous 10 matches in all competitions. They sit third in the National League with the most goals scored so far this campaign, and they are yet to be beaten at home.

It’s a very tough draw for Altrincham this early in the competition, but our recent home form suggests we are capable of beating anyone at The J.Davidson Stadium. 

Last time against Barnet

September 2024 – Altrincham suffered a heart-breaking late defeat in our last fixture against Barnet.

Despite taking an early lead through Justin Amaluzor, Alty came away with nothing from the game after a Harry Chapman equaliser and a 92nd minute winner from Rhys Browne. 

Tickets

You can buy tickets online for this one as well as at our cash turnstiles (opening at 1pm) - Adult £20 | Concession £15 | 12-18 £9 | 5-11 £4 | Under 5 £1 

Join us for the afternoon

Gates will open at The J.Davidson Stadium from 1pm with the Community Sports Hall bar and Fan Zone open all afternoon to home fans.

We'll have former players Ricky Harris and Shaun Constable in the Fan Zone ahead of kick-off, talking to Brian Flynn about our FA Cup tie at Spurs 30 years ago.

Along with the usual superb range of local beers and delicious food we'll also have mulled wine available to purchase AND live Premier League football on our big screens pre-game. 

Robins Review

You can take a look at issue 15 of Robins Review free of charge as we try out a new digital format (for this game only).

You can the latest edition on this very website here ahead of kick-off at 3pm.

Can’t make the game?

Tune into Radio Robins on Radio Alty from 2:45pm for our first action of 2025. Live commentary will be brought to you by Tom Jolley & Ben Edgson.

Happy New Year everyone AND Come on you Robins!!!