August 30, 2024

Preview | Oldham Athletic (h)

Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

ALTY face local rivals Oldham Athletic on Saturday at The J.Davidson
Stadium in our sixth Vanarama National League clash of the season (kick-off 3pm).

Setting the Scene

Altrincham suffered a heart-breaking loss on Bank Holiday Monday as a 94th -minute strike condemned the Robins to a 2-1 defeat away at Forest Green.

An early goal from Christian Doidge meant the hosts led at the half-time interval,
however, Alty’s first-half performance was very encouraging. A front four of Alex
Newby, Justin Amaluzor, Kahrel Reddin and Regan Linney combined well and
consistently threatened the Rovers’ back line but were made to wait to level the
game.

The equaliser finally came through George Wilson in the second half, but Charlie
McCann’s late goal ultimately sent the Robins home with nothing. Alty currently sit
on six points in 16th position after two wins and three losses from the opening five fixtures.

Oldham's season started with back-to-back wins, followed by two draws and a loss, leaving them just outside the play-off spots in eighth.

The Gaffer

"We're giving it everything and we don't look a million miles away. We've got to fight for everything that we want. The start we've had, if you take the Sutton game out, we've been in every game.

"Oldham will be a great game. We've got to make sure we're fiercely competitive."

Last time against Oldham

April 2024 – The Robins claimed a crucial three points in our quest to reach the
play-offs the last time the two sides met.

A first-half goal from Chris Conn-Clarke was the difference at The J.Davidson
Stadium that day as Altrincham won 1-0.

Home Kit

For the game against Oldham, 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.

Tickets

Home tickets are available to purchase online here – supporters will have to specify what area of the ground they would like to watch the game and buy their tickets accordingly.

Season Tickets and Altrincham Juniors Season Tickets are valid for this game, and we ask all ticket holders for their preferred viewing point within The J.Davidson Stadium.

Please click the link here to choose your stand ahead of Saturday's game.

Cash turnstiles will also be in operation on Saturday - home fans only.

Adult £22 | Concessions £17 | 12-17s £10 | 5-11s £5 | Under-5s £1

Hospitality in The John King Lounge is very limited so act quick if you want to upgrade your match day experience. Click here for all the details - tickets cost £70.

Entry to the away end is by paper ticket only. All ticket sales for Oldham fans are being handled by our visitors. There will be no away ticket sales at The J.Davidson Stadium on match day.

At the Ground

Gates will be open at The J.Davidson Stadium from the earlier time of 1pm.

The Fan Zone and Community Sports Hall Bar will also open at 1pm – the Fan Zone will remain open until 6pm, and the Community Sports Hall Bar will stay open until 6:15pm.

Featured beers in the Fan Zone are from the likes of Pomona Island, Sureshot, Titanic & Hogan's Cider, with curry dishes available from The Authentic Food Co.

Our Retail Store & Community Hub will be open in Altrincham town centre from 10am-12:30pm and our Pop Up Shop will be in the CSH Bar from 1pm selling a selection of Alty merchandise right through to kick-off at 3pm.

Road closures will be in place around the Stadium for 15 minutes at the end of the game.

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