Words Joe Brayne | Pictures Jonathan Moore

ALTY welcome Oldham Athletic and the TNT Sports cameras to The J. Davidson Stadium on Easter Monday (3pm) for a crucial clash in the race for Vanarama National League play-offs.

The Robins (5th, 67pts) leapt back into play-off contention with a massive 3-1 away victory against Kidderminster Harriers on Good Friday. Regan Linney’s poacher's finish levelled the scoreline entering the break before Chris Conn-Clarke produced a magical brace to secure our fifth win in seven matches.

Meanwhile, the Latics (9th, 60pts) will be without Mike Fondup on Monday after the striker was sent off during their 3-1 defeat to AFC Fylde at Boundary Park on Good Friday. After enduring a winless streak of six matches, our neighbours now find themselves four points off a play-off spot.

Hear from the Gaffer

Alty finding finishing touches: “To score three against Kidderminster just shows how clinical we are. The way Phil (Brown) has got them going meant that it was always going to be a tough game, but ultimately, our clinical finishing is why we have come out on top.”

Phil’s message to fans ahead of Easter Monday: “Be electric. Make sure the stadium is bouncing from the minute we walk out. I know I am always asking a lot, but rather than having that extra beer, get out onto the terraces at quarter-to-three when all the lads are coming out. Give them something to be excited about as everyone is going to be tired (after four games in ten days).”

Last time out against Oldham Athletic

Oldham 2-2 Altrincham (Justin Amaluzor 16’, Chris Conn-Clarke 36’)

Last October – Altrincham extended their unbeaten streak in the Vanarama National League to nine games after sharing a point with Oldham Athletic in a 2-2 thriller at Boundary Park.

Two first-half goals from the Robins, including a diving header from Justin Amaluzor to open the scoring, flirted with the idea of taking all three points - but a resolute Latics responded well to earn a draw.

Match Sponsor

Many thanks to Nigel Swinbank for sponsoring Easter Monday's game - the support is hugely appreciated and we hope you and your guests have a fantastic afternoon in the sponsors' lounge.

We'd also like to thank Be:EV for supporting the game and match day programme this weekend. For more information on their public electric vehicle charging points head for their website here.

Kit

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

Tickets

This game is ALL TICKET, with tickets available to home fans only online right here…

• £20 Adults
• £15 Concessions (Over 65s/NHS/Student)
• £9 Junior (12-18yrs)
• £4 Child (5-11yrs)
• £1 Infant (Under 5s)

A reminder - entry is by ticket only. There will be NO cash turnstiles in operation on Easter Monday. There will also be no movement between different stands within the ground, and access to facilities will be specific to the section of the ground fans choose to occupy when buying their tickets.

Please note: Tickets are now only available for home fans. Any away fans attempting to enter the home end will be refused entry or ejected without refund.

At the Ground

• We're opening two home turnstiles from 1pm, with the rest open at 1:30pm. Entry to home fans in each stand is as follows: Benchmark Security Popular Side (turnstiles 11-13), Venditan Golf Road Terrance (turnstiles 8-10), Atlantic Timber Main Stand (turnstiles 5-6), Community Sports Hall Terrance (turnstile 7)
• Be advised that for your safety all supporters will be searched with a metal detector on entry to the stadium
• We're carrying on our Easter tradition of offering young fans a chocolate egg on arrival at the ground (while stocks last)
• Food, drink and toilet facilities will be available to all supporters, with access to specific areas dependent on the section of the ground chosen when buying tickets
• Parking is on the streets around the ground only. Moss Lane will be closed between Sandileigh Avenue and Golf Road for 15 minutes after the final whistle

A full rundown of Easter Monday match info for fans can be found here.

Robins Review

• Issue 22 will be on sale around the J.Davidson Stadium ahead of the game for just £3 - you can also buy online here.

• Grab your tickets from just £1 from sellers around the ground to give yourself the chance to win a £30 McDonald’s voucher from our friends at McDonald’s Baguley.

Fan Zone

• Available only to home fans with a Popular Side ticket and open all afternoon from 1pm.
• Join us for spot on beers from Ponoma Island, Titanic, Sureshot and Hogans (French Revelation) PLUS enjoy delicious curry dishes from The Authentic Food Company - in a laid back, friendly Alty fan atmosphere.

Pre-pay for your Pre-poured Pint

Available in both the Fan Zone and Community Sports Hall bar. Beat the half time queues by purchasing your beer-specific tokens before 3:15pm and pick up your pint from 3:40pm onwards.

*Additional offerings in the CSH this bank holiday include a Carlsberg bottle bar and Pomona Island Factotum on draft.

Can’t make the game?

Radio Robins will be broadcasting live on Radio Alty from 2.45pm. Join Tom Jolley, George Allen, Paul Salt & Pete Scotson as they guide you through the action.

Listen live on RadioAlty: https://streams.radio.co/s4d51ef3bf/listen
Listen live on RadioAlty: https://www.radioalty.co.uk/listen.html

You can, of course, also catch the game live on TNT Sports. Coverage begins at 2:30pm.