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Altrincham defender Jake Cooper has signed a new deal to keep him at the National League club for the 2026-27 season.
What's the context?
The 25-year-old will commence his sixth season with the club, having first moved to Moss Lane on loan from Rotherham United in 2022.
Why does it matter for Altrincham?
He has gone on to play 128 times for the club and scored twice in 31 games this past season. As of 27 Jun 2026, Altrincham stands 13th in the National League with 57 points from 46 games, having won their last five matches.
Current team stats
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 13th in National League |
| Points | 57 |
| Recent form | WWWLL |
| Goals scored | 55 |
| Goals conceded | 65 |
Altrincham manager Neil Gibson told the club website, 'Jake's a player who's done really well for us from the minute we walked through the door at Alty and I'm delighted he'll be part of the squad again for the new season.' He's someone who is growing as a leader within the group and I'm really looking forward to continuing to work with him. The team's last result was a 3-1 win against Gateshead on 2026-04-25, and they are currently on a 5-game winning run.
