The next summer test for Phil Parkinson's 2025/26 squad is a trip to Enterprise National League North side Darlington on Saturday afternoon.

Managed by former Newcastle United full-back Steve Watson, the Quakers finished 11th in non-league's second tier last season with 69 points, their highest yield since the 2016/17 campaign.

Pre-Season So Far

Alty are three games into a six-game summer schedule ahead of Enterprise National League opening day at home to Aldershot Town on Saturday, August 9th (tickets and hospitality on sale now).

Following a resounding 3-0 win at Warrington Town, our mini tour to the Isle of Man produced a win over hosts FC Isle of Man (3-1) and a defeat to Radcliffe (1-2).

Darlo have won all four of their friendlies to date - against Blyth Spartans (2-1), Sunderland u21s (2-1), Stockton Town (4-1) and Newton Aycliffe (3-1).

Get Me In

Tickets for this weekend's game at Blackwell Meadows (DL1 5NR) are on sale from our hosts here. 

• £12 Adults
• £10 65+/Disabled People/18-24s/Students
• £5 12-17s
• FREE accompanied u12s

Parking is also available to purchase online here for just £5. Blue Badge parking can be reserved via the same link for FREE, but is limited in number.

(Directions to the home of Darlington FC can be found here)

Home Kit On Display

Don't forget you can get your hands on both our new 2025/26 Puma Football shirts online here or in-person this weekend at the retail store in Altrincham town centre (Fri 10-3 | Sat 10-3 | Sun 12-4).

Radio Robins

Unfortunately, due to a mix of holidays and prior engagements, there will be no Radio Robins commentary for this game. We will, however, offer our usual full digital coverage across channels from about 1:30pm.

Radio Robins on Radio Alty will return on Tuesday evening (7:45pm) for our first home friendly of pre-season when Port Vale are the visitors to The J.Davidson Stadium (tickets and hospitality on sale now).

Come On Your Robins!!!