In a thrilling match at the J. Davidson Stadium, Altrincham secured a 4-0 victory over Maidenhead United in the English National League, improving their head-to-head record against the visitors. The hosts dominated the first half, scoring all four goals, with Alex Newby netting a hat-trick and Regan Linney adding a penalty.
The match began with a bang as Alex Newby scored the opening goal in the 7th minute, assisted by Tylor Golden. The goal set the tone for the rest of the half, with Altrincham continuing to press and create scoring opportunities. Newby doubled the lead in the 26th minute, this time assisted by Tom Crawford.
Regan Linney made it 3-0 in the 33rd minute, converting a penalty to further extend Altrincham’s lead. The hosts showed no signs of slowing down, and Newby completed his hat-trick just before halftime, scoring his third goal in the 45th minute, assisted by Regan Linney.
The second half saw a more subdued pace, with both teams creating fewer scoring chances. Tom Crawford received a yellow card in the 71st minute for a foul, but the match remained largely uneventful after the break. Both teams made several substitutions, with Altrincham bringing on Joe Nuttall, Lucas Weaver, and Kahrel Reddin, among others, and Maidenhead United introducing Sam Barratt, Bradley Keetch, and Noah Stewart into the game.
The match ended with a convincing 4-0 win for Altrincham, who move up the league table with this victory. With this result, Altrincham strengthen their position in the standings, while Maidenhead United will look to regroup and bounce back from this defeat. The result marks an impressive performance by Altrincham, who will aim to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.