Altrincham secured a vital three points at home with a commanding 3-1 victory over Boreham Wood at the J. Davidson Stadium. The home side established a dominant position early on, with Oliver Crankshaw finding the back of the net in the 13th minute, assisted by Tom Crawford. This early breakthrough set the tone for Altrincham, who continued to press their advantage.
The second half saw Altrincham extend their lead significantly. Otis Jan Mohammed Khan doubled their advantage just three minutes after the restart, latching onto a pass from Jimmy Knowles. The pressure continued, and Jake Cooper added a third goal for Altrincham in the 75th minute.
However, Boreham Wood showed resilience, pulling a goal back in the 81st minute through Regan Booty. Despite the late surge, Altrincham held firm to secure the victory. The match saw several yellow cards issued. Regan Booty, Matt Rush, and Marley Marshall-Miranda were cautioned for Boreham Wood, while Tom Crawford received a booking for Altrincham. Substitutions were made by both sides as they sought to influence the game. Boreham Wood brought on Cameron Coxe, Femi Ilesanmi, and Charles Clayden, while Altrincham introduced Lucas Weaver, Anthony Forde, and Tylor Golden.
Prior to this fixture, Altrincham occupied 17th place in the English National League standings with 27 points from 27 games. The victory lifts them to 30 points, maintaining their position with an improved goal difference. For Boreham Wood, the defeat is a blow to their promotion aspirations. They remain in a strong third position in the league table, having accrued 56 points from 26 matches.
