Words Joe Brayne | Pictures Jonathan Moore

ALTY aim to continue their playoff push in the Vanarama National League this Saturday (3pm) as they face relegation-threatened Woking at The J. Davidson Stadium.

The Robins (8th, 55pts) snapped a five-game slide on Tuesday with a heroic ten-man home victory against Dorking Wanderers in a fiery encounter. Defeat for the Wanderers saw Woking (20th, 41pts) leapfrog them in the league table and gain some breathing room from the relegation zone.

Although the Cards have underperformed this season, two wins in their last three games suggest that they are picking up form at a crucial time.

Hear from the Gaffer

Fans are our twelfth man: “I have received so many messages and letters from the fans. Mrs (Diane) Swindells if you are watching, I read your letter to the players before the game and that resonated with everyone in terms of how she felt - that was reflected in the lads’ performance tonight.”

Adaptability to grind out results: “We were under the pump (after Regan Linney’s dismissal) and we had to get a result tonight. There was no way that we were going to take any risks and be as expansive as we normally would. We were the team under pressure and we just had to win.”

Hear everything that manager Phil Parkinson had to say to Alty TV following our 2-1 victory against Dorking Wanderers last Tuesday: youtube.com/watch?v=HJGgaJKMB0M

Last time against Woking

Woking 2-3 Altrincham (Regan Linney 6’, 47’, Matty Kosylo 38’)

Last August – Alty registered their first win of the 2023-24 campaign, striking three times in fifty minutes to take the game away from Woking at The Laithwaite Community Stadium.

Matty Kosylo’s top corner goal was sandwiched between Regan Linney’s brace as a dynamic Robins attack knock off a home team that had been tipped for the playoffs.

Match Sponsor

Many thanks to Peter Longworth for sponsoring this weekend's game. We hope you have a fantastic afternoon with us and enjoy the sponsors' lounge hospitality.

We'd also like to say a big thank you to Nina D and Boujee Boxes for their work in the sponsors' lounge ahead of the game - it's hugely appreciated.

Kit

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

Tickets

Get them online right here…

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

You can also buy in our retail store in Altrincham town centre OR pay on the gate (cash) in the lead up to kick-off.

At the ground

As our designated International Women's MATCH Day our junior girls' section will be heavily represented at the game as we continue our celebration of women in football.

For more IWD content click here, here, here and here - to hear from Gail, Lisa, Sophie, Amy & Erin, who are involved with different sections of the football club.

• We're open from 1pm (Golf Road turnstile 10)
• Be advised that for your safety all supporters will be searched with a metal detector on entry to the stadium.
• A food menu is available in all three food outlets, offering a wide range of options to home and away fans.
• For wheelchair & pushchair access, please enter via gate 5 and you will be looked after.
• Parking is on the streets around the ground only.

• Issue 19 will be on sale around the J.Davidson Stadium ahead of the game for just £3 - you can also buy online here or head to our George Street Retail Store between 10am-3pm on Saturday.

• 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 to home fans only in between the Golf Road End and Pop Side terrace and open all afternoon from 1pm.
• Man Utd v Everton on our big screens
• Join us for spot on beers from Ponoma Island, Titanic, Sureshot & Hogans
• Enjoy delicious curry dishes (Chicken Makhani or Beef Madras) from The Authentic Food Company
• As part of the Red & White Sessions we'll have FREE live music in the FanZone before the match from Ben Jackson & Solly Temkin.

All this in a laid back, Alty fan friendly atmosphere.

Can’t make the game?

Radio Robins will be broadcasting live on Radio Alty from 2.45pm.

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