Words Joe Brayne | Pictures Jonathan Moore

ALTY aim to return to form in the Vanarama National League as we head to the capital to face Dagenham & Redbridge at the Chigwell Construction Stadium this Saturday (3pm).

The Robins (9th, 52pts) have been rocked by a series of injuries in recent games but now face one last road trip before enjoying a trio of home matches.

Although the Daggers (15th, 42pts) find themselves 10 points below Alty in the league, they will be buoyed by strong performances in February that included a 7-1 victory against Oxford City and a draw away to play-off hopefuls Bromley.

The Gaffer 

Second-half resurgence: “The gumption and resilience the lads showed to come back after the break (is inspiring). Southend were very good, but we came back and played our way - which we looked scared to do in the first half. I saw enough in the second half to see the green shoots of recovery.”

Short-term pain, long-term gain: “We are trying to be very careful with returning first-team players. We haven’t rushed back the likes of Justin Amaluzor and Ethan Ross because we know that while it could benefit us short-term with the games that we have had, we know that (proper recovery) will help us more come the end of the season.”

Hear everything manager Phil Parkinson had to say to Alty TV following our 2-1 loss against Southend United: youtube.com/watch?v=8HDHjU7-mmw

Last time against Dagenham & Redbridge

Altrincham 1-1 Dagenham & Redbridge (Chris Conn-Clarke 80’)

Last August – A heartbreaking 98’ equaliser denied the Robins a richly deserved three points in their 2023-24 National League opener at The J. Davidson Stadium.

Conn-Clarke penetrated the Daggers’ defence to put Alty 1-0 up, however, the home side would be victims of the new extra time rules as Harry Phipps levelled the scoreline in the eighth minute of additional time.

 Kit 

We will be wearing our away strip on Saturday, courtesy of Puma – with thanks to kit sponsors J.Davidson Scrap Metal, McHale & Co. Solicitors and Car Finance 247.

Tickets

Ticket prices for our trip to Dagenham & Redbridge have been confirmed:

• £23 Adults
• £17 Concessions (Over 65s, NUS card)
• £14 Young Adult (17-21yrs)
• £12 Junior (10-16yrs)
• £2 Under 10yrs

Tickets can be purchased online here.

Away supporters are located in Block 1 of the SD Samuels Stand. Supporters are advised that ticket prices increase by £2 on match day, with advance prices available until midnight the day before the game.

Travel

• Road - Follow the M25 Clockwise until junction 27 and take the M11 towards London. Proceed along the M11 and as the road splits at the end of the motorway follow the signs for A406 South & A13. After 5 miles, take the slip road on the left signposted A13 Dagenham, Tilbury and Southend. Go under the underpass and over the flyover and with the leisure complex on your left bear left onto the A1306 signposted Dagenham East. At the fifth set of lights with McDonalds in front of you, turn left onto the A1112, Ballards Road. At the Bull Roundabout bear left and go past Dagenham East Tube Station. Victoria Road is the fifth turning on the left.
• Train - The nearest Tube station is Dagenham East (Zone 5) on the District Line of London's Underground Network. After exiting the station, turn left and the ground is the fifth turning on the left about 400 metres from the station.

No car parking is available at the stadium. Instead, street parking in the local area is available.

At the ground

• Matchday programmes (‘The Dagger’) are available for £3 from programme sellers around the ground before the game and during half-time.
• Hot food and drink are available around the ground before and after the match. The Daggers Clubhouse welcomes both home and away supporters.

Can’t make the game?

Radio Robins will be broadcasting live on Radio Alty from 2:45pm.

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