Altrincham Host Southend United in National League Opener
Altrincham will host Southend United in their National League opener at the J.Davidson Stadium. The match is set to take place on the opening day of the National League season.
Blues Line Up at Altrincham
Blues' head coach Kieron Dyer has selected his first starting line-up as head coach of Southend United. The Shrimpers are in action at Altrincham on the opening day of the National League season this afternoon.
Key Players to Watch
Ben Goodliffe and Dan Cox will start as centre-backs for Southend United, while Leon Parillon looks set to start wide on the left with Charley Kendall on the right. The starting line-up is as follows: Duncan, Daley-Campbell, Goodliffe, Cox, McAdam, Hartigan, Oldaker, Coker, Kendall, Cardwell, Parillon.
What Comes Next?
Altrincham will look to start their National League campaign on a high note against Southend United. The Robins have been in good form recently, with a recent record of 4W-1D-0L (DWWWW, most recent first). Their next fixture is against FC Halifax Town at home on 28th August.
Last Result: Colwyn Bay 2-2 Altrincham (2026-07-11)
Altrincham's last result was a 2-2 draw against Colwyn Bay on 11th July 2026. The Robins will look to build on this performance against Southend United.
Recent Form: 4W-1D-0L (DWWWW, most recent first)
Altrincham have been in good form recently, with a record of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. They will look to continue this momentum against Southend United.
Next Fixture: vs FC Halifax Town (at home, 2026-08-28) (9th in the table)
Altrincham's next fixture is against FC Halifax Town at home on 28th August. The Robins will look to bounce back from any potential defeat against Southend United with a win against the Shaymen.
