Altrincham lost 4-2 to Carlisle United at J Davidson Stadium in the National League, a result that confirms their recent form of two wins, two draws and one loss from their last five matches. The hosts took an early lead but were ultimately undone by a second-half comeback from the visitors, who scored four times without reply.
Chris Weaver gave Altrincham a perfect start, finding the net after just five minutes. The lead held until the stroke of half-time, when Jack Whelan equalised for Carlisle. The visitors then took control after the break. Josh Camps put them ahead on 61 minutes, before a late double from Kian Obiero in the 85th minute and Jonah Lowes deep into added time sealed the points. Weaver grabbed a late consolation for Altrincham with his second of the game on 76 minutes.
League position
The defeat means Altrincham remain seventh in the National League, with 28 points from 15 games, a record of nine wins, one draw and five losses. Their recent form reads two wins, two draws and one loss from the last five matches. They now sit 13 points behind the league leaders, Boreham Wood. The team's overall campaign has seen them score 22 goals while conceding 20. This latest result follows a 0-0 draw with Kidderminster Harriers on 27 October, a 2-1 win at Yeovil Town on 24 October, a 6-2 victory at United of Manchester on 20 October, a 0-0 home draw with United of Manchester on 17 October, and a 3-1 win over Aldershot Town on 10 October.
Carlisle's victory, their fourth consecutive away win, moved them up to eighth place, just two points outside the play-off positions. For Altrincham, it was a second consecutive match without a win.
Looking ahead
Attention now turns to a tough away trip on Saturday, 14 November. Altrincham travel to face Harrogate Town, who currently sit second in the table. Phil Parkinson's side will look to bounce back and improve on a record that shows 22 goals scored and 20 conceded so far this season.
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Manager Neil Gibson said Altrincham deserved a point from Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Carlisle United. He attributed the loss to the decisive impact of Carlisle's "lot of money" signing Micah Obiero, who scored their third goal. Gibson also revealed his squad was severely depleted, naming three unfit players on the bench. The club's verified data shows Altrincham remain seventh in the National League, having now scored and conceded 24 goals this season.
