Words Joe Edgar Pictures Jonathan Moore 

FOLLOWING back-to-back away games down south, Alty return to The J. Davidson Stadium to face early Vanarama National League pacesetters Eastleigh in our fourth game of 2024/25 on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). 

Setting the Scene

The Robins bounced back valiantly from a heavy defeat last weekend to pick up our first away win of the 2024/25 season on Tuesday against Maidenhead.

A beautiful cross from Elliot Osborne found James Jones from a free-kick, and the centre-back’s powerful header past Craig Ross proved to be enough to win Altrincham all three points.

Tuesday’s professional performance leaves Alty in 9th on six points, three points behind Saturday’s visitors who are yet to drop a point this campaign and sit on the top of the Vanarama National League.

Eastleigh have flown out of the blocks, beating Maidenhead, Fylde and Solihull Moors in their opening three fixtures. They are the only side in the division to have accomplished this, so Phil Parkinson and the squad will face a tough task when looking to pick up consecutive wins for the first time this season.

The Gaffer

On Maidenhead - "We stayed positive whilst licking our wounds over the weekend (from the Sutton defeat). We reminded the lads who we are and what’s expected from us this season and they showed quality and resilience to execute a well-deserved win."

You can read Phil Parkinson's full words on our opening the two away games of the season here.

Last time against Eastleigh

January 2024 – Alty dominated in the last meeting between the two teams, winning 4-0 at The J. Davidson Stadium.

Lewis Banks, Regan Linney, Alex Newby and Chris Conn-Clarke were all on the scoresheet as The Robins won convincingly.

Home Kit

For the game against Eastleigh, we will be wearing our new red and white 2024/25 home kit – produced by Puma and sponsored by AO, McHale & Co. and Car Finance 247.

You can, of course, purchase our new 2024/25 kits online here or pop in to the retail store on George Street.

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the gate (cash turnstiles) or online here.

Adult £20 | Concessions £15 | 12-17s £9 | 5-11s £4 | Under-5s £1

Hospitality is also available for this weekend for just £40 - all the info about an afternoon in the John King Lounge can be found here.

Season ticket holders who've purchased a physical card as well as the digital version can pick up their card from the stadium office in the lead up to kick-off.

Haven't bought a season ticket yet? There's still time - click here for more details and join our 2024/25 community at The J.Davidson Stadium.

Robins Review

A new look for a new season - issue two will be available around The J.Davidson Stadium ahead of kick-off on Saturday priced just £3.

You can also buy all copies from the 2024/25 from our online shop right here.

At The Ground

Gates will open at The J.Davidson Stadium from 1.30pm, with turnstiles 5 & 6 on Moss Lane and 7, 8, 9 & 10 on Golf Road open for home fans.

The Pop-Up Shop (card only) will once again be open in the Community Sports Hall Bar from 1:30pm with a selection of replica shirts, scarves, hats & pin badges.

Enjoy food and drink in a friendly fan atmosphere in the Fan Zone which will also open at 1.30pm – this is available to all home fans with a match ticket through to 6pm.

*Please note - the Fan Zone is now a cashless area of the stadium*

Beers pouring from Pomona Island, Cloudwater, Titanic & Sureshot PLUS cider from Hogan's - and don't forget the delicious curries courtesy of The Authentic Food Co.

Don't forget you can pre-pay for your pre-poured half-time pint in both the Fan Zone and the Community Sports Hall bar - beat the queues and watch more football.

Can’t make it to The J.Davidson Stadium?

Join Tom Jolley and Jonny Crowther for Radio Robins on Radio Alty for fantastic full match coverage from 2:45pm here. 

Thanks for the support everyone and Come On You Robins!!!