Altrincham host Wealdstone at the J. Davidson Stadium in a fixture that carries considerable weight for both clubs’ league aspirations. With vital points at stake, this encounter promises a tenacious battle as each side strives to improve their standing.
Altrincham’s recent form presents a somewhat inconsistent picture. Over their last five outings, they have managed one win, two draws, and succumbed to two defeats. Their most recent result was a narrow 1-0 home loss to Yeovil Town, which followed a 1-1 draw with Morecambe. Prior to these results, they suffered a 3-1 reverse against Carlisle United, but had secured a notable 3-1 home victory against Boreham Wood and a 1-1 away draw with Forest Green Rovers. Significantly, Altrincham are currently enduring a three-match winless streak and have failed to find the net in their last fixture.
Wealdstone, in contrast, arrive with a different recent trend. Their last five matches have yielded one win, one draw, and three losses. Most recently, they played out a 2-2 draw away at Eastleigh. This was preceded by a 1-0 home triumph over Woking, but followed by three consecutive defeats: a 2-0 loss away to Carlisle United, a 4-1 reverse at Aldershot Town, and a substantial 4-0 home defeat against Boreham Wood. Despite these recent struggles, Wealdstone are on a two-match undefeated run and have scored in their last two outings.
Historically, these two teams have faced each other seven times across the past three seasons. Wealdstone have generally held the advantage in these contests, securing three victories compared to Altrincham’s one, with three draws also recorded. Wealdstone have scored 11 goals in these encounters, while Altrincham have registered eight. Their most recent league meeting this season concluded in a 1-1 draw, with Connor McAvoy opening the scoring for Wealdstone before James Gale found the equaliser for Altrincham in the first half. Last season witnessed a thrilling 3-3 draw at Wealdstone, where Alex Reid scored a brace for the hosts and Regan Linney netted twice for Altrincham, including a penalty. Altrincham were subsequently defeated 1-0 by Wealdstone in their reverse fixture.
In the current league standings, Altrincham occupy 19th place with 31 points from 31 games played. Their record shows 9 wins, 4 draws, and 18 losses, with 35 goals scored and 48 conceded, resulting in a goal difference of -13. Wealdstone, meanwhile, are positioned 11th in the table with 36 points from 28 games. Their statistics stand at 9 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses, having scored 36 goals and conceded 43, giving them a goal difference of -7. It is pertinent to note that Wealdstone’s figures incorporate adjustments resulting from a disciplinary ruling.
A victory for Altrincham could provide a much-needed lift to their morale and assist them in moving away from the lower reaches of the table, potentially building momentum for the remainder of the campaign. Conversely, a defeat could see them further entrenched in the bottom half, intensifying pressure. For Wealdstone, a win would solidify their position in the top half and maintain their challenge for higher honours, while a draw would represent continued steady progress. A loss, however, could allow other teams to close the gap, making their pursuit of promotion more arduous.
