Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

Alty play their penultimate Vanarama National League home game of 2024 against Sutton United on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). 

The play-off battle heats up

Any neutrals watching Altrincham’s previous fixture certainly got their money’s worth as a dramatic 3-3 draw occurred at Grosvenor Vale on Tuesday night. The midweek result put Altrincham one point outside the playoff positions in eighth, earning 31 points so far this campaign.

This weekend's opponents are the side directly above us in the table and, therefore, denying us a play-off spot at this moment in time. The Us have won three of their last four league matches and sit in seventh, with 32 points from 21 games.

After an inconsistent start to their campaign, our visitors have found the form that many would have expected them to enjoy after their relegation from League Two in 2023/24. They have not conceded in any of their previous four league games, highlighting the quality they possess. 

The Gaffer

“It’s a benchmark game for me because they came down from the Football League and we got heavily beat at their place. I thought that scoreline didn’t reflect the overall performance, but it’s still a scoreline we have to look at to show that we’ve moved forward in the division.” 

Last time against Sutton United

August 2024 – Altrincham’s heaviest defeat of this season came on the second week of the season and the last time we faced Sutton United.

Five unique goal-scorers helped The Us to a 5-0 victory, a result that the Robins will be keen to avenge this weekend. 

Tickets

Tickets will be available to purchase at the gate (cash turnstiles) or online here right up to kick-off at 3pm.

Adult £20 | Concession £15 | 12-18 £9 | 5-11 £4 | Under 5 £1

Hospitality in the John King Lounge is SOLD OUT for this weekend.

If you'd like to treat yourself before the end of 2024 you'll have to be quick as Boxing Day is almost sold out as well. Click here to buy for FC Halifax Town.

An afternoon of entertainment

Gates open at the J. Davidson Stadium from 1pm on Saturday, with the CSH Bar and Fan Zone pouring and serving all afternoon long.

To help get you into the festive spirit, mulled wine will be available to purchase along with all your usual alcoholic and non-alcoholic favourites PLUS our signature curry dishes courtesy of The Authentic Food Co.

We'll also have live pre-match music in the Fan Zone from Solly Temkin of The Bliss.

Our Stamford Quarter retail store in Altrincham town centre is open between 10am-12.30pm on Saturday, with the pop-up shop open between 1pm-3pm in the CSH Bar.

Feeling doubly festive? Join us for our Christmas Party after the game, from 7pm until late in the CSH Bar. A limited number of tickets are still available at £17.95. 

Robins Review

You can purchase issue 13 of Robins Review for just £3 for sellers around the stadium - this weekend's edition includes Marc Tierney, Bill Waterson, Neil Sorvel, Altrincham FC Women, Altrincham FC Community Sports and much, much. 

Can’t Make the Game?

Tune into Radio Robins on Radio Alty from 2:45pm on Saturday. All the action will be brought to you by George Allen and Paul Salt.

Come on you Robins!!!