Altrincham has signed Sam Barnes to a new one-year deal. Barnes, 25, joined the club last summer from Barrow and made 21 appearances for the National League side.

What happened?

Barnes agreed to the new deal after a strong 2026 season, despite missing nearly three months through injury. He told the club website: "I'm really pleased to be continuing with Alty."

Why it matters for Altrincham

The signing is a key move for Altrincham, currently 13th in the England National League with 57 points from 46 games, and recent form WWWLL. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 13th | | Points | 57 | | Recent form | WWWLL | Altrincham manager Neil Gibson added: "I'm really pleased to keep Sam for another year."

What comes next?

Barnes will look to build on his strong 2026 season and help Altrincham achieve a positive 2026-27 campaign. The club's last result was a 3-1 win over Gateshead on 2026-04-25. As of 2026, Altrincham is focused on the upcoming season, with Barnes' signing a key part of their plans.