Altrincham secured a convincing 3-0 victory over AFC Hornchurch in the National League on Saturday. The win, their third in a row, lifts the Robins to eighth in the table and into the top half as their play-off push gathers momentum.
Sam Taylor opened the scoring deep into first-half stoppage time, finding the net at the near post. Charlie Kirk doubled the advantage nine minutes after the restart with a clever lob over the goalkeeper. Jimmy Knowles then made it three just three minutes later, heading home after initially being denied.
League impact
The three points from this result are a significant boost. Altrincham now sit 10th in the National League with 15 points from nine games, just eight points behind leaders Boreham Wood. Their recent form shows four wins from the last five matches, a run that includes victories over Hartlepool United and AFC Fylde.
Phil Parkinson's side will look to extend their winning run when they travel to face bottom-placed Gateshead on Tuesday night.
The original report is at Altrincham Football Club
The club has confirmed the assist details for Saturday's 3-0 win over Hornchurch. Alex Barlow set up Sam Taylor's opener, while Kyle Reddin provided the pass for Charlie Kirk's goal. Altrincham, now eighth with 18 points, travel to face Gateshead on Tuesday.
Manager Phil Parkinson has praised his side's clinical edge following their 3-0 win over Hornchurch. He told the club's media, "We were ruthless when the chances came." The victory, which lifts Altrincham to eighth with 18 points, was their third consecutive win.
Altrincham's clean sheet in their 3-0 win over Hornchurch was protected by a late goal-line clearance. Defender Jake Cooper cleared an Asher Yearwood header off the line, the club confirmed. The Robins, who have won their last three games, sit 8th in the National League with 18 points from 10 matches. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 15 this season. Phil Parkinson's side are eight points behind leaders Boreham Wood.
