Altrincham host Kidderminster Harriers at Moss Lane on Tuesday night aiming to maintain their strong league position. The Robins sit fifth in the National League table with 27 points from 14 games, while their visitors from Worcestershire are in 12th place with 20 points.
Phil Parkinson's side are on a two-match winning run in the league, having beaten Aldershot Town 3-1 and Yeovil Town 2-1 last time out. That victory at Huish Park on 24 October was sealed by late goals from Kirk and Kyle Dennis. Their recent form reads three wins, one draw and one loss from the last five, a sequence that has kept them firmly in the playoff picture, 11 points behind leaders Boreham Wood.
Kidderminster Harriers arrive after a mixed run, with two defeats in their last five league outings. They did secure an FA Cup win over Solihull Moors earlier this month but have drawn their last two National League fixtures against Carlisle and Sutton United.
Team news and likely line-ups
Both managers are expected to select from settled squads. Altrincham's last starting line-up against Aldershot featured goalkeeper Isted, with Lopata-White and Cooper in central defence. The midfield trio of Banks, Crawford and Kosylo provided the platform, supporting forwards Knowles and Kirk. Defender Josh Lundstram is a doubt after missing training with a minor ankle issue.
Kidderminster's most recent selection included Wint in goal, with captain Caleb Richards marshalling the defence. Midfielders Brown and Davis offer energy, while striker Walker leads their attacking line. Winger Sam Austin is available again after serving a one-match suspension.
With 22 goals scored and 20 conceded this season, Altrincham's attack will look to exploit a Kidderminster defence that has kept only one clean sheet in their last five league games. The home side's next match after this is another key league fixture, details of which are on our fixtures list. A win for Altrincham could see them climb into the top four depending on other results, while Kidderminster are looking to break into the top half of the table.
The match kicks off at 19:45 on Tuesday 27 October at Moss Lane, where Altrincham will be looking to use their home advantage to close the gap on the top four. Referee Paul Marsden will take charge of the fixture, which is expected to draw a crowd of over 1,800 spectators.
