Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

ALTY begin the new Vanarama National League campaign this weekend by welcoming Woking to The J.Davidson Stadium for the first competitive fixture of the 2024/25 season (kick-off 3pm).

Another pre-season has been and gone, and Phil Parkinson and the squad will look to hit the ground running and carry the momentum from a strong summer schedule into the league campaign.

Setting the Scene

The Robins produced a valiant performance to round off their pre-season schedule last weekend, as they drew 0-0 against League Two opposition Bradford City.

Alty were pushing for a winner throughout the 90 minutes, but through a
combination of exceptional defending and wayward finishing, they never found the
goal to give them the win.

Regardless of the result, there are a lot of positives to take from the performance, as matching up well with a side in the Football League for the second time this summer proves that the squad are capable of yet another memorable campaign.

Our first opponents of the upcoming Vanarama National League campaign
composed a remarkable run at the back end of last season to avoid relegation,
finishing 17th.

Michael Doyle’s side were unbeaten in eight of their final 11 games, including
victories over three of the division’s top five. The Cards have endured a turbulent
pre-season, winning only one of their five friendlies, but that does not reflect their
quality, and they will provide a stern test for Alty on Saturday.

The Gaffer

"It's a great division and the competition is excellent. We aren't the biggest football club but we have big ambitions. We want to improve on what we did last season, which is going to be tough and we're going to have to fight tooth and nail to get where we want to be.

We'll have to punch above our weight, even though we'll have the target on our back now. We know what mindset we've got to have. We've shown it in pre-season and we've got to take it into the season."

Last time against Woking

March 2024 – The Robins suffered a heart-breaking late defeat the last time the two sides met. Ricky Korboa won the away side the three points as he rounded off a devastating injury-time counterattack for Woking.

Home Kit

For this season’s curtain raiser, 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

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

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 - why not consider it - click here for more details.

Robins Review

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

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.

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. Tomorrow we've a special guest appearance from former captain Jake Moult.

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.

The pop-up shop (card only) will be open in the Community Sports Hall. There will also be live music in the Community Sports Hall from local band Parlaiz.

Can’t make the game?

Listen to our fantastic coverage of the game on Radio Robins right here live from 2.45pm.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to The J.Davidson Stadium tomorrow!!!