Attention turns to the Macron League Cup with a trip to Alder Grange School to take on Haslingden Ladies in the first round.

The competition gives the squad a break from the league, where the Robins sit fifth after six games. After an early exit from the Women's FA Cup, it's a great opportunity to be successful in a cup competition.

Last Time Out

Alty suffered defeat to Salford City Lionesses at the AIG Stadium, losing 4-1 with Shanai Underwood pulling a goal back in injury time.

Spencer O'Connor was set to take his first game as first team Head Coach against Wigan Athletic Ladies last Sunday, though that match was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Brocstedes Park and will now be played on 15th November.

Hear It From Spencer O'Connor

"It's going to be a case of focussing on ourselves, making sure that we do our things that we want to do right. Focus on the way that we want to play and hopefully that results in a win in the cup and getting through to the next round.

Spencer's full pre-match interview is available here.

Haslingden Ladies

Sunday's hosts compete in Division One North of the North West Women's Regional League, where they sit sixth after eight games.

They've picked up substantial victories in their last three fixtures: 9-1 over Fleetwood Town Wrens Ladies; 4-0 against Morecambe Women and most recently 3-0 in the second round of the Lancashire FA Women's Challenge Cup versus Rossendale Ladies.

Alder Grange School

Haslingden's home venue is Alder Grange School in Rossendale, which by public transport is best served from Manchester on the X43 Witchway bus from Shudehill to Burnley.

There will be no commentary of the game, but regular updates will be provided on X, Facebook and Instagram.

Elite u18s

With Spencer's appointment as first team Head Coach, Timur Zakirov was appointed head coach of the Elite u18 side. He will take charge for the first time this Sunday at Partington Sports Village against Sandbach United u18 Hawk.

Come On You Robins!!!

(With thanks to photographer Maisy Green)