William Bewsey
11:07am, Tue 6th Aug 2024
Altrincham v Woking
Vanarama National League
Saturday 10th August 2024
15:00 Kick-Off
Woking kick off their National League campaign with a trip to the J Davidson Stadium, as last season’s play-off semi finalists await.
Michael Doyle will be hoping that decisions to rest the likes of Dale Gorman, Dion Kelly-Evans and Lewis Walker against Gillingham have paid off, and that his side will head up the M6 with a clean bill of health.
Opposition Watch
Phil Parkinson’s Altrincham have earned a reputation for being an attractive passing outfit, and after years of steady progress following promotion in 2020, the Robins broke into the play-offs in some style last season, finishing 4th.
Following Gateshead’s disqualification from the play-offs, Alty were given a bye into the semi final, where they faced Bromley at Hayes Lane, losing 3-1 to the eventual play-off winners.
It’s been a relatively quiet summer barring the enormous elephant in the room: Chris Conn-Clarke. The 22-year-old Northern Irishman bagged 22 goals in 46 games last season, earning plenty of interest across the pyramid. In the end, it was League One side Peterborough United who paid a big six-figure fee for his services. No natural replacement has been sourced, but that is very understandable considering the quality of Conn-Clarke, as Alty have reinforced in other areas.
Impressive right back Tylor Golden departed FC Halifax Town to land in WA15; Woking fans may remember his sublime goal to give the Shaymen all three points last season at the Laithwaite, whilst other additions include lower league hitman Lucas Weaver and Hartlepool midfielder Tom Crawford.
Expectations for Alty will naturally be lower than last season, but make no mistake about it, this is still a very good National League side.
Around the Ground
Tickets are available to purchase
here.
Ticket pricing is as follows:
Adults (18+): £20.00
Concessions: £15.00
Youth (Aged 12-18): £9.00
Aged 5-11: £4.00
Aged U5: £1.00
A cash turnstile will also be in operation. Both seats and standing are accessed via turnstiles 1-4, which will be open from 1.30pm.
Please note that supporters cannot pay by card at the stadium; tickets should be purchased online via the link above or cash is accepted at the designated turnstile.
Supporters requiring seats will have access to a section of the Family Stand (max 56 seats) unless otherwise arranged.
Standing supporters will have the use of the Away End Stand (which is uncovered).
Ticket pricing is as follows:
Adults (18+): £20.00
Concessions: £15.00
Youth (Aged 12-18): £9.00
Aged 5-11: £4.00
Aged U5: £1.00
Please note, the Cards Trust supporters coach has now sold out.
Hot & cold food and drinks will be served from the kiosks inside the stadium.
Altrincham town centre is full of pubs and restaurants, but the designated away pub is the King George on Moss Lane, 350 yards from the ground.
Last Time Out
A memorable goal from Ricky Korboa gave Woking their third win in three games to give their survival hopes a big lift back in early March with just seconds on the clock.
Alty were victorious by a 3-2 margin in the reverse fixture last August despite goals from Scott Cuthbert and Reece Grego-Cox.
Since 2005, the sides have faced off 20 times, with Woking winning ten times, Alty six times and four draws.
