Words Brian Flynn

Altrincham FC Women start life in a new division on Sunday, following promotion from the Cheshire League Premier Division.

Daryll Abrahams takes charge of his first competitive fixture, as the Robins face a tough trip to take on Nantwich Town FC Women at the Swansway Stadium. Abrahams was appointed in April but started his new role as manager on July 1st.

The Dabbers were automatically promoted as Cheshire League Premier Division champions and were subsequently joined by runners-up, AFC Crewe and Altrincham, who finished 3rd , both also promoted to the North-West Women’s Regional League, Division 1 South.

Duncan Jones, Head of Women’s Football, led Altrincham FC Women to their first trophy in May, defeating Witton Albion 3-2 in a pulsating Cheshire League Challenge Cup Final.

That game was played at the Swansway Stadium, a neutral venue, and as Alty had won through to the final by beating Sunday’s opponents at Nantwich in the semi-final in their penultimate game of the season, Sunday’s game will be the 3rd successive game played by Altrincham FC Women at Nantwich’s impressive facility.

Alty were the only side to beat Nantwich on their own ground last season in that memorable semi-final, but The Dabbers did the double in the league, winning 5-2 at
Partington Sports Village in September and 4-3 in a thrilling encounter on their home
patch in December.

Opening Day Info

• North West Women’s Regional Football League Division 1 South
• Nantwich Town v Altrincham
• Swansway Stadium (CW5 5BS)
• Sunday August 17 | Kick-off 2pm
• Admission £5 Adults | £2 Concessions (Card or Cash on the gate)
• Fan Zone Bar Open | Refreshments Available

Altrincham FC Women’s 2025/26 league schedule can be found here. 

In the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, which as a Tier 6 club Alty enter at the First Round Qualifying stage, we have been drawn at home to Macclesfield, a repeat of last year’s draw and Daryll Abrahams and his team will be looking to turn the tables as Macclesfield progressed with a fairly comfortable 3-1 win last September.

Match Details

• Adobe Women’s FA Cup First Round Qualifying
• Altrincham v Macclesfield
• Sunday, September 7th at The J.Davidson Stadium | Kick-off 2pm
• Admission prices to be confirmed
• Prize Money | £1,800 (winners) and £450 (losers)

The full draw for the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, First Round Qualifying can be found here.