Your complete guide to visiting The J. Davidson Stadium, home of Altrincham FC since 1910. Whether you support Alty, follow the away team or are joining us for the first time, find your entrance, plan your journey and explore the facilities.
Buy the correct ticket for your supporting team and use the entrance shown on your booking. Home and away supporters are segregated. Check the fixture information for your allocation, entrance and opening times.
The stadium map marks the Golf Road Terrace, Popular Side and Main Stand as home areas. The Home Fan Zone and club shop are at the corner of Golf Road and the Popular Side.
Check your ticket for your allocated area and entrance, and the fixture announcement for turnstile and bar opening times.
Fixtures & match information →The away terrace is marked Chequers End on the map and is also known as the Hale End. Away turnstiles 1–4 and the Away Fan Zone are shown on that side of the ground.
Use your ticket and the fixture information to confirm your entrance and allocation. The home terraces, main bar and Home Fan Zone are for home supporters only. Ask a steward for the facilities serving your section.
Ask about your visit →Golf Road runs along the home terrace side of the ground. Moss Lane runs past the Main Stand, main bar and Club Alty.
On a phone, swipe across the map to read the detail, or open the full size map in a new tab. The entrance information is also listed below.
| Entrance | Location on the map |
|---|---|
| Gate 1 | Golf Road, beside the Home Fan Zone end of the terrace. Turnstiles 11, 12 and 13. |
| Gate 2 | Golf Road, towards reception and Moss Lane. Turnstiles 7, 8, 9 and 10. |
| Gate 3 | Moss Lane side, between the main bar / first aid area and the Main Stand. |
| Gate 4 | Moss Lane side, below Club Alty 1891 Lounge. Turnstiles 5 and 6. |
| Gate 5 | Crowd control gate beside the Away Fan Zone. Follow steward instructions. |
| Gate 6 | At the junction of the Popular Side and Chequers End terraces. |
| Turnstiles 1–4 | Chequers End side of the ground, beside the away supporters’ terrace. |
Moss Lane
Altrincham
WA15 8AP
The interchange is served by rail, Metrolink and buses. Allow approximately 10–12 minutes to walk to the ground, and longer if you need a more leisurely route.
Check your operator’s current timetable and return services before travelling.
Walking route from the interchange ↗The stadium is on the corner of Moss Lane and Golf Road. The town centre end of Moss Lane is one way, leading away from the ground; there is no vehicle access towards the stadium from its junction with Stamford New Road. Use the stadium postcode to plan your journey. Allow time to park and walk to your entrance. On-street parking is subject to local restrictions and availability. Observe signs, yellow lines and traffic cones, keep pavements and driveways clear and respect residents.
Do not assume parking is available at the stadium. Contact Alex before travelling if you need advice about access or dropping off a passenger.
Visiting clubs and coach organisers should contact the club before travelling to agree arrival, drop-off and parking arrangements.
If you need to drop off a passenger close to an entrance for accessibility reasons, contact Alex for advice in advance.
Discuss arrival arrangements →Choose your approach below, then open the route planner for current directions and traffic. Allow extra time to park and reach your allocated entrance. Coach drivers should confirm suitable routes and arrangements with the club.
Leave the M6 at junction 19 and take the A556 towards the M56. Follow signs for the A56 and Altrincham via Bowdon. Approach the ground through Hale and Westminster Road into Moss Lane, rather than attempting to drive along Moss Lane from Stamford New Road.
Plan this route ↗Leave the M6 at junction 20 and join the M56 towards Manchester. Leave at junction 7 for the A56 towards Altrincham. Continue towards Bowdon and Hale, then approach via Hale Road, Westminster Road and Moss Lane.
Plan this route ↗Follow the M60 towards Manchester Airport and connect to the M56. Leave the M56 at junction 6 for the A538 towards Hale and Altrincham. Approach via Hale Road, Westminster Road and Moss Lane.
Plan this route ↗Leave the M62 at junction 10 and take the M6 south towards junction 20. Join the M56 towards Manchester, leave at junction 7 for the A56, then approach through Bowdon and Hale towards Westminster Road and Moss Lane.
Plan this route ↗The Home Fan Zone, serving craft ales, and the club shop are at the corner of the Golf Road Terrace and Popular Side. The Away Fan Zone is beside the Chequers End, on the Moss Lane side.
Check matchday announcements for opening times and the facilities available in your allocated area.
The main bar in the Community Sports Hall is on the Moss Lane side near reception, with television screens showing sport. The hall is for home supporters only.
Food and non-alcoholic drinks are available from catering at the Golf Road End and away end. Follow signage for the facilities serving your section.
Please ask the catering team about ingredients and allergens before ordering.
Club Alty 1891 Lounge is beside the Main Stand. Hospitality guests should follow the arrival details supplied with their booking.
Drinks are purchased separately from the cash bar. Club Alty offers fine wines and premium draught beers. The Robins Nest provides hospitality for Altrincham supporters in the VP Lounge beneath the Main Stand.
Hospitality information →Reception is near the Golf Road / Moss Lane corner, beside the main bar. First aid is marked between the main bar and Main Stand.
If you need urgent assistance, alert the nearest steward or member of staff so they can arrange help.
For questions about wheelchair access, seating, companion arrangements or other access requirements, contact Alex before you travel. Tell us what information would help you plan your visit.
Stewards can direct you to toilets and other facilities when you arrive.
alex@altyfc.comSpeak to a steward if you need directions or experience behaviour that makes you feel unsafe or unwelcome. For an incident needing immediate help, speak to staff at the ground rather than relying on email.
Racism and discriminatory abuse are not tolerated. Report concerns safely to a steward, who can contact stadium control. For a follow-up report, contact the club with the time, location and details. Online abuse can also be reported to the relevant platform and Kick It Out.
Altrincham FC has played at Moss Lane since 1910. The ground became The J. Davidson Stadium following a sponsorship agreement announced on 10th July 2013 with Altrincham scrap metal processors J. Davidson.
