Altrincham lost 1-0 to Boston United on Saturday at The Jakemans Community Stadium, with Ken Aboh scoring in the 58th minute. The match, the first home game of the new season, ended 0-0 at half‑time and saw Altrincham fail to convert several opportunities.

Match Overview

The game was a tightly contested affair, with both sides creating chances in the first half. Referee Garreth Rhodes allowed the play to flow despite a few strong challenges. Jimmy Knowles was the first to threaten the Boston goal, but a volley from 12 yards by former Pilgrim forward Liam Humbles missed the target. In the second half, Boston United took the lead after a long ball found Ken Aboh in space; he finished well beyond Altrincham goalkeeper Owen Evans from inside the penalty area. Aboh almost doubled his tally four minutes later, but his effort flashed wide of Evans’ far post.

Key Moments

The only goal came in the 58th minute when Aboh capitalised on a long ball and finished past Evans. Altrincham’s attempts to come back included a saving block by Sam Taylor inside the six‑yard box, denying a certain goal from Sai Sachdev. Attacking moves were made by Neil Gibson, and Altrincham introduced Kahrel Reddin and Lucas Weaver from the bench to freshen the forward line. Despite these efforts, Boston United held firm to secure their first home win of the season.

Team Line‑ups

Boston United: Chadwick; Sachdev, Shipley, Teale, Canavan (c), Holohan, Cursons (John‑Lewis, 89'), Aboh (Holmes, 90'+3), Wheeldon (Mauro, 90'+3), Grimes, Agyemang (Rooney, 84'). Substitutes not used: Faxon, Ward, Hammond.

Altrincham: Evans; Banks (c), Hinchy (Lopata‑White, 80'), Cooper, Khan, Humbles (Breckin, 87'), Barlow (Weaver, 80'), Knowles, Kosylo, Taylor, Kirk (Reddin, 70'). Substitutes not used: Firth, Raymond, Forde.

Yellow cards: Sachdev (55'), Khan (33'), Hinchy (71'). No red cards were issued.

Attendance was 1,630, with 72% of the crowd supporting the visitors.

Next Fixture

Altrincham will travel to The J. Davidson Stadium for a Friday Night Football match against FC Halifax Town on August 28th, 7:45pm. General admission tickets are on sale, and hospitality seats are available in the new Club Alty 1981.