December 31, 2023

Preview | FC Halifax Town (a)

***TODAY'S GAME IS ON***

Words Joe Brayne | Pictures Jonathan Moore

ALTRINCHAM begin 2024 on the road against FC Halifax Town (Monday, 3pm) seeking immediate revenge in the Vanarama National League at The Shay.

FC Halifax Town’s (7th, 39pts) recent 2-1 victory at The J. Davidson Stadium on Boxing Day levelled their points with Alty (6th, 39pts), with only the Robins superior goal difference separating the two sides.

The Gaffer

A hectic Christmas schedule: “We looked tired and jaded. I think after the Bromley game and travel, you could see we had a limited amount of juice in the tank. We have done everything we could do to prepare for (FC Halifax Town), but they have not done the travel that we have - that 1% in these types of games can go a long way.”

Preparing for the New Year rematch: “We are far better than what we have shown tonight. There is more to come. This (upcoming) rest, we have got to get it right to ensure that our levels are back up.”

Last time out against The Shaymen

Altrincham 1-2 FC Halifax Town

Boxing Day of this year – Altrincham left it just too late to mount a comeback in front of a near sell-out J.Davidson Stadium, as Chris Conn Clarke’s injury-time strike pumaphalved the Robins’ deficit.

Kit

We will be wearing our traditional home strip on Monday afternoon, courtesy of Puma – with thanks to kit sponsors J.Davidson Scrap Metal, McHale & Co. Solicitors and Car Finance 247.

Tickets

Admission prices for our New Year's Day trip have been confirmed as...

● £21 Adults
● £18 Concessions
● £9 12-17s
● FREE U12s

This match is pay on the day, with CASH ONLY turnstiles in operation.

*Offer - PL/EFL season ticket holders receive admission for £15 on production of their season ticket at the turnstiles.

Travel

● Road - The easiest way to drive to the ground is by taking the M62, exiting at junction 24 and following signs for the A629 Halifax into Skircoat Road, then onto Shaw Hill – where you will find the ground.
● Train - The ground is five to ten minutes walk from Halifax station. Leave the car park, turn left and the ground is on your right in 1/2 mile.

At the ground