Altrincham turn their attention to the FA Cup this weekend as they host United of Manchester in the fourth round qualifying. The Robins head into the tie on the back of a strong run of four wins from their last five National League matches, a sequence that has lifted them to sixth place in the standings with 24 points from 13 games. Their latest victory was a 3-1 home win over Aldershot Town last Saturday. Banks opened the scoring before half-time, with Alex Barlow and Lewis Farrell adding late goals to secure the points. That result followed a 3-1 defeat away to Boreham Wood, the current league leaders who sit 11 points clear of Altrincham.
Match details
The cup clash is scheduled for Saturday, 17 October, with a 3pm kick-off at the J. Davidson Stadium. A place in the first round proper of the world's oldest cup competition is the prize for the winners. After this weekend's action, Altrincham return to league duty with a tough trip to face fourth-placed Yeovil Town on 24 October.
Recent form
Manager Phil Parkinson's side have shown resilience, bouncing back from their sole recent loss with three consecutive wins. Their recent form reads WLWWW, having also beaten Gateshead, AFC Hornchurch and AFC Fylde in September. The team's attacking output has been solid, scoring 20 goals in 13 league games, though they have conceded 19, figures detailed on the club's stats page. The starting lineup from the Aldershot win featured the likes of keeper Isted, defender Cooper, and midfielders Justin Amaluzor and Chris Conn-Clarke, all key members of the squad. That group will be expected to provide the core for the cup selection against a United of Manchester side who play in the Northern Premier League Division One West.
