Words Joe Edgar | Pictures Jonathan Moore

Our final fixture of 2024 is upcoming on Boxing Day as we host FC Halifax Town at The J.Davidson Stadium (3pm) - as the second half of in the 2024/25 Vanarama National League season gets underway.

A battle of play-off chasers

After a series of positive results in recent weeks, the Robins were beaten 2-1 down at Woking on Saturday.

Alty looked dangerous throughout the game and tested Will Jääskeläinen on
a number of occasions, but it was the Cards who took the lead early in the second half.

Alex Newby cancelled out Inih Effiong’s opener, but a scrappy late Jermaine
Anderson goal was enough to see Woking over the line.

The defeat sees us drop momentarily out of the play-off spots, as we are now in ninth position, one point and one position below our next opponents.

Halifax have earned 35 points from their opening 23 games and are only outside of the play-offs on goal difference.

Only three teams have conceded fewer goals than The Shaymen, and with 19 points from 11 away games so far, they have the fifth best away record in the division. 

The Gaffer

“Overall I'm really happy with the first half of the season and I hope we can be even stronger in the second half after Christmas and going into the New Year.

We're pretty much on par with where we were at this stage last season, which shows the stability we have at the club."

Last time against FC Halifax Town

January 2024 – The last meeting between the two sides ended in a goalless draw on New Year’s Day this year.

Matty Kosylo was sent off for the Robins after receiving two yellow cards, but Alty
managed to hold on for a point.

Match Sponsor

A big thank you to Intelligent Scaffolding for being our main match sponsors for Boxing Day.

We also welcome Halifax Bathrooms on Boxing Day as our match ball sponsors. Thank you for the support.

Tickets

We're encouraging fans to buy tickets online as we expect to be very busy with it being Boxing Day. Cash turnstiles (opening at 1pm) will be available on matchday while tickets remain.

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

Hospitality in the John King Lounge is SOLD OUT for this festive clash - the seventh game in a row tickets for our hospitality offering have all gone.

To book our hugely popular matchday offering in January (aside from Forest Green Rovers on January 25th, which has already sold out) click here.

Roll Of Honour

Full details of our Boxing Day 2024 Roll Of Honour, dedicated to people with an Altrincham FC connection who've passed away over the last 12 months, are available here - including a tribute to long-time supporter Peter Ripley. 

Join us for the afternoon

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

We'll have regular favourites Factotum, Two:20 Lager, Tannhauser and Sureshot's 'Lovely Bit Of Squirrel' pouring PLUS our signature curry dishes courtesy of The Authentic Food Co for those of you looking for something other than Christmas leftovers (although there might be a few free mince pies as well, for those arriving early doors).

Fancy some live music? We've got Solly Temkin from The Bliss playing live pre-match.

Our Stamford Quarter retail store in Altrincham town centre is closed till Saturday, December 28th (festive hours here), however, staff numbers permitting, our pop-up shop will be open between 1pm-3pm in the CSH Bar selling shirts, scarves and bobble hats.

Robins Review

You can purchase issue 14 of Robins Review for just £3 from sellers around the stadium - our Boxing Day edition includes an extended interview with Tylor Golden, plus the thoughts of Co-Chairman Bill Waterson, a Phil James look back at festive games, an Altrincham FC Women update, Altrincham FC Community Sports and much, much. 

Can’t make the game?

Tune into Radio Robins on Radio Alty from 2:45pm on Boxing Day. All the action will be brought to you by Tom Jolley, Erin Carroll & Harry Merrell.

Merry Christmas everyone AND Come on you Robins!!!