Altrincham are poised to welcome Morecambe to Moss Lane for a significant English National League clash. With both outfits aiming to bolster their league positions, this encounter holds considerable importance as the season continues its progression.
Examining recent performances, Altrincham have found themselves in a challenging period, currently enduring a dispiriting four-match losing streak. Their last five fixtures have yielded a solitary victory, a commanding 4-2 home triumph against Scunthorpe United. This was unfortunately followed by defeats at the hands of Aldershot Town, Rochdale, FC Halifax Town, and York City. A concerning pattern has emerged, with Altrincham conceding the opening goal in their last three matches, subsequently losing all of them.
Morecambe’s recent results present a more varied, though not entirely positive, picture. They too are on a two-match losing streak, having succumbed to Braintree Town and Boston United in their most recent outings. However, their last five games also include a commendable 2-0 away victory against Brackley Town. Mirroring Altrincham’s struggles, Morecambe have also found it difficult to recover after conceding first, having lost their last two matches following falling behind.
Historically, these two sides have crossed paths only once in the past three seasons, with Morecambe emerging victorious. In their sole encounter this current season, Morecambe secured a narrow 2-1 win on home turf. Ben Tollitt opened the scoring in the sixth minute, with Daniel Ogwuru netting a late winner in the 98th minute, despite Jimmy Knowles having drawn Altrincham level in the 34th minute.
In the current league standings, Altrincham occupy 16th place with 26 points amassed from 25 games. Their record comprises 8 wins, 2 draws, and 15 losses, having scored 29 goals and conceded 40, resulting in a goal difference of -11. Morecambe, meanwhile, find themselves in a more precarious situation, sitting 22nd in the table with 20 points from their 25 matches. Their season’s record reads 5 wins, 5 draws, and 15 losses, with 31 goals scored and 55 conceded, leaving them with a goal difference of -24.
A victory for Altrincham could provide a much-needed injection of confidence and aid their ascent away from the lower reaches of the table, potentially moving them closer to mid-table security. For Morecambe, three points are vital to halt their slide down the standings and commence their climb from the relegation zone. A share of the spoils would represent a minor improvement for Morecambe but might be viewed as a missed opportunity for Altrincham to gain valuable ground. Conversely, another defeat could further entrench Morecambe in the relegation battle, while for Altrincham, it would prolong their concerning run of form.
