Altrincham's The J.Davidson Stadium is set to host a charity match on Sunday, April 26th. The match will feature Wythenshawe Vets taking on the Once Upon a Smile Celebrity Team.

What's happening?

The Once Upon a Smile Celebrity Team, co-captained by Danny Miller and Daniel Jillings, will face off against the Wythenshawe Vets, a squad of retired professional footballers including Papiss Cissé, Danny Drinkwater, and Emile Heskey. The charity match is being held in memory of Isaac and Ellis, with proceeds going to support bereaved children and families.

Who's playing?

Confirmed players for the Once Upon a Smile team include Emmerdale's Joe-Warrant Plant, Jay Kontzle, and James Hooton, as well as former Premier League players Wes Brown, John O'Shea, and Glenn Whelan.

Why it matters for Altrincham?

This charity match is a great opportunity for Altrincham fans to come out and support a good cause, with tickets priced at £10 for adults and £5 for under-6s. As of 2026-04-25, Altrincham is sitting 13th in the England National League with 57 points from 46 games, having recently beaten Gateshead 3-1. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 13th | | Points | 57 | | Recent Form | WWWLL |

What comes next?

The match is set to take place on April 26th, with pre- and post-match entertainment available for all attendees. For businesses looking to support or with press enquiries, please contact info@onceuponasmile.org.uk. Altrincham's recent form has been promising, with a win over Gateshead on 2026-04-25, and fans will be hoping to see more of the same in the upcoming matches.