Altrincham have signed former Rochdale midfielder Aidan Barlow. The 26-year-old made 38 National League appearances last season to help Rochdale win promotion to League Two and scored five goals.
What does this signing mean for Altrincham?
Barlow is a product of the Manchester United youth academy and had spells with Doncaster Rovers and Eastleigh before joining Rochdale in 2024.
How does this impact Altrincham's squad?
He joins the Robins for free after his Rochdale contract expired at the end of the 2025-26 campaign and becomes Altrincham's second summer signing following the arrival of ex-Tranmere Rovers forward Sam Taylor.
Current context
As of 27 Jun 2026, Altrincham are preparing for the new season, having finished the previous one 13th in the National League with 57 points from 46 games, and on a 5-game winning run. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last 5 games, and they will look to build on this momentum with the addition of Barlow to their squad.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 13th in National League |
| Goals this season | 55 scored, 65 conceded |
| Title race | 51 points behind leaders York |
| Last result | Altrincham 3-1 Gateshead (2026-04-25) |
| Recent form | 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW) |
