Words John Edwards | Pictures Jonathan Moore

Altrincham have again secured match sponsorship for the National League Cup and are able to offer free admission to everyone for our latest group stage game with Manchester United under-21s.

Thanks to front of shirt sponsors, AO, you can watch the drama unfold free of charge, as the Robins face an Xl from Old Trafford in a competitive environment later this month.

The only condition is you must claim your free ticket by visiting our website, which you can do by clicking on the link here.

Once you have completed that simple process, you can look forward to a night of top-quality cup action, as we bid to make it two wins out of two in the competition so far against United under-21s at The J.Davidson Stadium on Tuesday November 19th, kicking off at 7.30pm.

"We are proud to support Altrincham FC in this exciting fixture against Manchester
United Under-21s," said Vicky Monk, Group Marketing Director at AO. "Providing free access to such a competitive match not only enhances the experience for fans but also reinforces our commitment to community engagement and supporting local sports."

All the usual Moss Lane matchday attractions will be up and running, including the Community Sports Hall bar and the Fan Zone, and there is limited availability for hospitality in the John King Lounge.

With a two course meal, private cash bar, table service, reserved seats, team sheets, exclusive pre and post-match interviews and man-of-the-match presentation all included for just £40 per person, it's little wonder so many places have already been snapped up, but you can book one of the few still remaining here.

"This match sponsorship from our main shirt sponsors AO is allowing us to open up The J.Davidson Stadium to fans both old and new for what should be a hugely entertaining and competitive game against Manchester United's youngsters," said Sam Mackenzie, CEO of Altrincham FC. 

"Our aim is to give our current fans another free chance to watch Alty in the National League Cup, while converting new fans by showcasing the best of an Altrincham FC match day, as we continue to grow attendances year on year.

"A big thank you to AO for supporting this game and the football club. I look forward to seeing you all there."

The match itself will take centre stage, of course, and it promises to be another highly-entertaining spectacle after the Robins launched their inaugural National League Cup campaign with a dramatic win over Blackburn Rovers under-21s in a tie that was kindly sponsored by Longworth & Taylor Ltd.

Matty Kosylo, Tom Crawford and Lucas Weaver were all on the scoresheet as Alty played a full part in an enthralling 90 minutes that ended 3-3, and the Robins then held their nerve to take the points and prize money by winning the ensuing penalty shoot-out 6-5.

More of the same can be expected when some of the country's brightest young prospects step out at The J.Davidson Stadium on November 19th, with the accent on free-flowing attacking football for both sides, and you can watch it for free, thanks to AO.

Don't delay, claim your free ticket now for what has all the makings of another exciting night under the Moss Lane floodlights as we take on an elite crop of youngsters who are knocking on the door for a first-team future at Old Trafford.