Altrincham closed the 2025-26 National League season in 13th place with 57 points, a haul built on 17 wins, six draws and 23 losses from 46 games. The Robins’ recent run ended with a 5-0-0 last-five record, the latest three points sealed on 25 April 2026 when they beat Gateshead 3-1 at Moss Lane.

What do the numbers say?

Altrincham scored 55 goals and shipped 65, leaving them 10 down on goal difference. Their 57-point haul leaves them 51 points adrift of runaway leaders York City, who finished the campaign 51 points clear of Mark Hooper’s side. The five straight wins that wrapped up the season—WWWWW—showed a side capable of grinding out results, even if the defensive record remained shaky.

Who drove the late push?

The final-day surge was led by forwards who rediscovered form in front of goal. Striker Joe Lees hit six of those last five goals, including the opener against Gateshead, while midfielder Elliot Osborne supplied three assists in the run. At the back, centre-back Sam Hart marshalled a backline that kept one clean sheet in the streak but leaked too often elsewhere.

What’s next for the Robins?

With pre-season friendlies already under way, manager Mark Hooper has pencilled in a trio of warm-ups before the curtain-raiser at home to Chester on 9 August 2026. The club’s transfer window closes on 1 September 2026, and Hooper has confirmed he’s chasing a defensive upgrade to tighten that -10 goal difference. Rumours link James Brown, released by York, with a move to Moss Lane.

The National League’s summer tour rolls on until the opening fixture, but Altrincham’s summer narrative is already clear: consolidate mid-table safety, cut the defensive frailties, and chase a playoff push built on the momentum of those five straight wins.

Altrincham sit 13th in the National League, 57 points, 17W-6D-23L from 46 games, recent form WWWLL, with a -10 goal difference and 51 points behind York.