Altrincham will host Notts County in the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday, 7 November. The tie at The J. Davidson Stadium offers the Robins a major cup opportunity against a side from the EFL.
Phil Parkinson's side go into the fixture sitting seventh in the National League with 28 points from 16 games, a record of nine wins, one draw and six losses. Their recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws and one loss from their last five league outings, a sequence of loss, draw, win, win, draw. They were beaten 4-2 at home by Carlisle United last time out on Saturday 31 October, a result that left them 16 points behind leaders Boreham Wood. Their overall campaign has seen them score 24 goals and concede 24.
Recent form
Altrincham's last five matches show a pattern of resilience and firepower. They followed a goalless draw with Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday 27 October by winning 2-1 at Yeovil Town on Saturday 24 October. Before that, they thrashed United of Manchester 6-2 in a league fixture on Tuesday 20 October, having drawn 0-0 with the same opponent three days prior. Their standings position is built on a balanced record of 24 goals scored and 24 conceded this season.
Weaver scored twice in the defeat to Carlisle, taking his tally for the campaign. His goals came in the fifth and 76th minutes of that match.
Cup focus
With no league points at stake this weekend, attention turns fully to the FA Cup. The competition represents a significant financial and prestige opportunity for the club. Altrincham will be aiming to progress beyond the first round and create a memorable cup run for their supporters. Their next league assignment after the cup tie is a tough away match against second-placed Harrogate Town on Saturday 14 November.
The match against Notts County is scheduled for a 3pm kick-off at The J. Davidson Stadium.
