Altrincham and Woking face off at the J. Davidson Stadium in a season-opening clash, both teams keen to make an immediate impression. With a clean slate ahead, this encounter presents an opportunity to set the tone for the campaign, offering a vital early boost or risking an immediate setback.
Assessing current form is impossible at this juncture, but both sides will be determined to start afresh and consign any previous end-of-season disappointments to history.
Recent contests between these two suggest a closely fought rivalry. Over the past three seasons, they’ve met four times, with Altrincham holding a narrow advantage with two wins to Woking’s one, alongside a single draw. Altrincham have found the net seven times in those matches, while Woking have managed five. Last season delivered two tightly contested matches: Altrincham secured a 3-2 victory at Woking, with Regan Linney scoring twice for the Robins. Woking, however, responded later in the season, claiming a 1-0 win at Altrincham, thanks to a late goal from Ricky Korboa.
As the season’s curtain-raiser, league standings are naturally unavailable.
The significance of this match cannot be understated. A victory for Altrincham would inject immediate confidence and provide a solid platform for their season. Conversely, a win for Woking would represent a valuable away triumph and signal their competitive ambitions. A draw would leave both sides with a point, but perhaps a lingering feeling of missed opportunity early in the season.