Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

ALTY travel to the Tameside Stadium to face Curzon Ashton in our final
away friendly of our 2024/25 pre-season campaign (kick-off 7.45pm).

Setting the Scene

Alty’s undefeated start to pre-season came to an end on Saturday after a narrow 1-0 defeat against National League North side Chester.

A confident start to the clash provided the Robins with several opportunities to take the lead, but a second-half goal from Nathan Woodthorpe punished Altrincham to seal the win for the hosts.

Like Chester, our next opponents play their football in the National League North.
The Nash put together a very successful season last time out, finishing seventh and in the playoffs. Unfortunately, they were beaten in the quarter-final stage, however, Craig Mahon’s side will provide another stern test for Altrincham.

They too are coming into the game off a loss, but recorded four straight wins prior to that, showing their potential. Now, having been beaten by Avro FC and AFC Fylde in consecutive games, the Tameside club will be keen to regain momentum before the start of their league season.

The Gaffer

"There won't be big rotations (for the Curzon Ashton game). There will be some players coming in, and you've been able to see the last couple of games, we're not far away from what we'll be starting with. But it is pre-season and if you're not on your game you'll open the door for someone who's chomping at the bit to start on opening day."

Last time against Curzon Ashton

December 2022 – The Robins got the better of Curzon Ashton the last time the two sides met to progress into the Fourth Round of the FA Trophy. A 72nd minute goal from Toby Mullarkey ensured Altrincham were victors of a close affair.

Home Kit

We'll once again be wearing our new red and white 2024/25 home kit – produced by Puma and sponsored by AO, McHale & Co. and Car Finance 247.

Admission

On the night via cash or card at the turnstiles - £10 Adults; £5 Concessions; FREE accompanied under-16s.

Travel

The Tameside Stadium, Richmond Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9HG

Car M60 (from Stockport) Junction 23 turn left off slip road, then get into the second from left lane to go through the lights onto the A6140 sign-posted Ashton.

Keep on the A6140 until you come to a set of traffic lights with a cinema on your right, turn left at these lights, follow road over a bridge then over a mini-roundabout then turn left after the mini-roundabout. Ground is at the bottom.

Please note: All vehicles must park in the car park on the right. 

Radio Robins

Broadcasting live on Radio Alty from about 7:30pm - join the guys for full match commentary if you can't make it to the Tameside Stadium.

A big thank you in advance to everyone making the short journey over to Ashton to support the lads!!!