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ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, 18 October 2025 WOKING (Home) k.o.3pm |
ALTY HEADLINES
- 10 Oct 2025: NEXT: WOKING...More
- 10 Oct 2025: ANOTHER LOAN FOR OWEN...More
- 10 Oct 2025: THROUGH THE YEARS...More
OTHER HEADLINES
- 10 Oct 2025: WIDDRINGTON SURFACES AT EASTBOURNE... More
- 10 Oct 2025: SHEAF LEAVES THE HEED... More
- 10 Oct 2025: ROCHDALE DUO ON INTERNATIONAL DUTY... More
- 10 Oct 2025: HULL FORWARD EXTEBDS STAY AT SCUNTHORPE... More
- 10 Oct 2025: YEOVIL SIGN EXPERIENCED DEFENDER... More
10 October 2025
NEXT: WOKING
Two clubs in need of an upturn in league form clash on Saturday when Woking visit the J. Davidson Stadium.
The Cards are smarting after a 6-2 thrashing in their midweek FA Cup replay at Brackley, a performance which brought criticism of his team from manager Neal Ardley and a public apology from the club's chairman.
Alty, of course, did manage to get through their FA Cup replay against ten-man Harborough Town but it was hardly the most convincing of performances.
In terms of league form, Altrincham have taken just one point from their last six ENL fixtures, a draw against Wealdstone last time out which ended a sequence of five successive defeats. Taking into account their FA Cup fixtures, they had not won a game inside ninety minutes in their last eight fixtures.
With first-choice keeper Ethan Ross sidelined all season, so far, by his ACL injury incurred last season, his stand-in Luke Hutchinson, a loanee from Bolton Wanderers, suffered a concussion injury last Saturday so is sidelined by the protocols relating to such injuries.
18 year-old Academy keeper Louis Fallon (right) filled in capably on Tuesday at Harborough, keeping a clean sheet, but it remains to be seen whether Phil Parkinson gives him his first National League start or brings in another loanee. Louie has played in the National League, being the 71st minute substitute when Ross suffered his bad injury last season.
Louie has, however, also played a full National League Cup match against Stoke City.
ANOTHER LOAN FOR OWEN
Altrincham FC report that "Midfield prospect Owen German [right] is to continue his development with another loan spell after agreeing to join Ashton United [in the Northern Premier League] for the rest of the calendar year.
A product of Crewe Alexandra's renowned Academy prior to joining Alty, the 20-year old has signed for Steve Cunningham's side until January...
Owen had spells with Wythenshawe Town, Warrington Rylands and Stafford Rangers, before signing a new contract at The J.Davidson Stadium in the summer of 2024, and he made a favourable impression on loan at Alfreton Town towards the end of last season and in the opening month of the current campaign".
THROUGH THE YEARS: 18 OCTOBER
Although Altrincham last played on Saturday's date, 18 October, in 2022, away at Gateshead in an unsuccessful FA Cup replay, their last home game on that date was back in 2014 when they beat Braintree Town 1-0 in the Vanarama Conference.Coincidentally, their next fixture in 2025 after Woking, is away at Braintree.
The fixture against The Iron in 2014 turned out to be a match of attrition, rather than flowing football, watched by 894 spectators.
Altrincham opened the scoring much against the run of early play. The goal arrived in the 27th minute when Nicky Clee finished, right-footed, after Shaun Densmore had got into the box and played a one-two with James Lawrie.
Referee Toner almost lost control in the second half when he booked six players, four of them in a five-minute spell.
ALTRINCHAM: 1 Stuart Coburn, 2. Shaun Densmore (c), 5. Gianluca Havern, 16. Tom Marshall, 6. Scott Leather; 4. Jake Moult; 8. Simon Richman, 25. Peter Cavanagh, 11. Nicky Clee, 7. James Lawrie, 10. Damian Reeves. Subs: 9. Steven Gillespie, 14. Kyle Perry, 15. Greg Wilkinson, 17. Dave Parton 18. Sean Williams.
The Sussex club is third from bottom separated only by goal difference from bottom place.
The announcement continued "The 54-year-old has signed a long-term contract and returns to Priory Lane having previously enjoyed a five-year spell in charge of The Sports between February 2012 and April 2017, managing almost 250 games.
Chief Executive Alan Williams said of the appointment...'Bringing Tommy in on a long-term contract reinforces our commitment.
'There are few as experienced or knowledgeable at this and the level above and we are as excited about the future as or supporters should be.'
Since leaving the Sports, Widdrington has had two spells in caretaker charge of Bristol Rovers before joining King’s Lynn Town in December 2021.
He then left the Linnets after guiding them to second place in the National League North in April 2023 to join Aldershot Town.
In his first year with the Shots, he preserved their National League status before a change of fortune in 2023/24 – where they missed out on a play-off spot by just two points.
Last year, Widdrington guided the Shots to Wembley for the first time in the club’s history, where they lifted the FA Trophy courtesy of a 3-0 win over Spennymoor Town".
In the meantime, following Widdrington's resignation, Aldershot Town had named Widdrington's assistant Hugo Langston as their joint caretaker on Wednesday, only on Thursday to reveal that "Hugo Langton has informed the Club of his resignation as First-Team Assistant Manager.
Alan Dowson will be leading the team for the foreseeable future and will be assisted by James Henry.
We will look to provide as much clarity as we can in due course, but ask that you get behind Dowse and the lads on Saturday!".
Langston has since been named as Widdrington's deputy at Eastbourne Borough.
"The midfielder de[arts Tyneside having made 14 appearances across al competitions since joining the club in January 2025".
Firstly, 27-year-old Allarakhia was picked for Tanzania’s two international matches which included a crucial World Cup Qualifier last Wednesday.
With Zambia the opponents, Taz was introduced at half-time and in a tight encounter it would be the Zambians to take the three points with a goal 15 minutes from time. This unfortunately, along with other results, ended the Taifa Stars’ hopes of making the Playoffs in Group E.
On Tuesday evening, the second game saw our wing-back start in a friendly with Iran, played in Dubai.
Iran secured a 2-0 victory but it would be 84 more minutes on the international stage for Allarakhia.
As for Rochdale’s number one, England Under-19s took Whatmuff to the camp in Spain, where they had two friendlies scheduled in preparation for the 2026 Euro Qualifiers in the November international break.
On Saturday morning, Belgium were the Young Lions’ opponents with Oli given the start in between the sticks and the 17-year-old completed 90 minutes in a commanding 4-1 victory for Will Antwi’s side".
Returning to the Iron in September on an initial 28-day loan, Sellars-Fleming has been an impressive addition to Andy Butler’s ranks, with three goals in his opening six league appearances for United, which was followed up last weekend with a goal in the Emirates FA Cup.
With his last gasp goal against York City going on to be the eventual match winner, and an impressive performance against promotion hopefuls Southend United, in which he scored again, Sellars-Fleming made himself a priority target to keep hold of."
The right-back arrives at Huish Park following his departure from Ross County at the end of the 2024/25 campaign... having previously spent several seasons with Grimsby Town...
A strong, athletic full-back, Efete is known for his pace, defensive awareness, and willingness to drive forward, offering both solidity at the back and attacking support down the flank.
Having also represented clubs such as Wealdstone and Torquay United, the 27-year-old adds proven experience and a winning mentality to Richard Dryden’s squad".
16 October 2025
Asked about the performance of Kahrel Reddin in the replay, the manager said "he's electric. When he plays like that he's unplayable".
"It was a shame it wasn't eleven v eleven" he declared after the early red card in the seventh minute. However, of the foul on Alty keeper Louie Fallon, he admitted, "I think it's a red".
He was also proud of the comeback in the original tie when his side secured a 2-2 draw after trailing 2-0 after 86 minutes.
"We definitely weren't outworked" he said of the Altrincham performance in the replay. His overall vision remains to take Harborough Town to the National League, even if it takes ten yers.
Woking, like Altrincham, had an away replay in the FA Cup on Tuesday night, but crashed to a 6-2 defat at Brackley Town.
In a Woking video, manager Neal Ardley
After their 6-2 defeat in their FA Cup replay at Brackley Town, Woking boss Neal Ardley gave an "apology to the fans that travelled and the owner" for his team's performance.
Woking played with ten men for most of the game although Ardley felt the red card for their player, Osude after 24 minutes "was not a sending off". The Cards were trailing 2-1 at that point having gone ahead in the second minute.
However, after getting back to parity at 2-2 just before half-time, they had conceded twice in four minutes after the hour mark.
But in the last 15 minutes of the game "we just rolled over" as they conceded twice more to lose 6-2.
He conceded that the opposition "centre-forwards beat us up".
Woking's game plan had been "to hit them with pace" but the sending off put paid to that. In short, Ardley insisted that "we've got to man-up and become a team; when we're up against it, we crumble"
The result prompted the Woking chairman to issue a statement which said Like all of you, I am deeply disappointed in the result last night and our exit from the FA Cup. I know that words only go so far, but please know that we are determined to put things right.
While last night’s loss still stings, the frustration we are all feeling today is about more than just one result.
While there have been some bright moments and good performances so far this season, we have been far too inconsistent. This is a talented squad, but the performances and results so far this season have not matched. That is something we all recognise, and it must change.
Thank you for your continued loyalty and support — especially during challenging times. Please know we remain strongly committed to success at Woking Football Club, both on and off the pitch".
Meanwhile, Woking also report that "Reading FC has recalled goalkeeper Tom Norcott from his loan spell, as the Royals seek additional cover in their goalkeeping department".
One very familiar face at the Berkshire club is Jefferson Louis whose fifty-plus transfers/moves in his playing career meant that he faced Altrincham on numerous occasions. Over a playing career of 28 years, he netted 257 goals in 821 games.
Slough Town explain that Louis returned to the club in the summer of 2025, this time in the role of Assistant First Team Coach.
Jefferson will primarily focus on working with the club’s strikers, offering specialist coaching and guidance..
Having first joined the Rebels in June 2023 as a Performance Coach, Jefferson played a key part in delivering high-intensity physical training sessions, managing warm-ups and activation routines, and advising on post-match recovery and nutrition.
Now 46, Jefferson announced his retirement from playing after the 2024/25 season, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary career that spanned almost 30 years. After starting out in non-league football, he earned a move to Oxford United in 2002, and went on to represent numerous clubs across the country...
Jefferson also made five appearances for Slough Town in 2022 and 2023, supporting Scott Davies early in his managerial tenure".
Above: November 2007, Jefferson Louis, (far right, no.9), playing for Weymouth, faces Altrincham in a 2-2 draw in the Blue Square Premier League.
Jefferson's appearances against Altrincham included him representing Weymouth (2007/8 season), Wrexham (2008/9), Crawley Town (2009/10), Rushden & Diamonds (2009/10), Hayes & Yeading (2010/11) and for Brackley Town (2012/13).
Amongst those clubs he scored for Hayes & Yeading, Wrexham and Brackley Town against the Robins.
Massiah-Edwards featured six times during his short spell in Eastleigh and scored his first professional goal in a 2-2 draw against FC Halifax Town in September".
Dillon De Silva started in Sri Lanka’s narrow 1-0 win over Turkmenistan... but they suffered one step back a few days later with the return fixture Arkadag Stadiony, in which De Silva once again started...
The hosts were able to see out a narrow victory of their own and condemn the Golden Army to third place heading into the next set of Asia Cup qualifiers...
Kane Crichlow fared little better over in North America, with Bermuda suffering two defeats in the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers...
Back in Europe, Jay Coombes and Mikey Charvetto Parody were dealt a tough couple of fixtures for Gibraltar Under-21’s, though the former only started one game and the latter didn’t feature at all.
Coombes started and played 76 minutes as Los Llanas lost 12-0 to Scotland, before being followed by an 11-0 defeat to Portugal five days later in which he was named on the bench alongside Charvetto Parody."
15 October 2025
All the goals came in extra time, with a brace by Knowles sandwiching Reed's effort.
Match report here
The Cards currently lie 19th, one place above Altrincham, but only on goal difference.
Like Alty they had a Cup replay on Tuesday, in their case at Brackley Town, who hammered them 6-2. The Cards were ahead in the second minute but were 2-1 down when Osude was sent off.
The Woking ten men equalised just before half-time before shipping four second-half goals.
Emirates FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Replays : The absence of JUSTIN DONAWA, on international duty with Bermuda, didn't stop Brackley Town from progressing to earn a home tie with Notts County. Visitors Woking were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half, and although they got back to 2-2 at the break, they were eventually beaten 6-2.
Hartlepool United sacked Simon Grayson earlier this week, but that wasn't the panacea for their ills, as Gainsborough Trinity won comfortably at the Suits Direct Stadium despite being without leading scorer JONNY MARGETTS. They now host Accrington Stanley.
Southern League Central : ZAK GOODSON (right) opened the scoring as Quorn, who were never behind, won 3-4 at Alvechurch.
YUSIFU CEESAY scored Spalding United's third goal in a 1-4 win at Bishop's Stortford.
NPL Premier Division : Having been off my radar for some time, MONTEL GIBSON has surfaced at Hednesford Town, and scored their consolation goal in a 2-1 defeat at Whitby Town.
NPL Division 1 Midlands : Mickleover captain ANDY DALES was withdrawn after 88 minutes, as they won 1-2 at Basford United.
NPL Division 1 West : After DIOR ANGUS had given Bootle a 55th minute lead over Atherton Collieries, SAM SHERIDAN struck a 71st minute leveller. Collieries were only level for 4 minutes though, and then Sam was sent off for a second yellow card. Dior was withdrawn after 94 minutes as the Bucks held on to win 2-1, with TONY THOMPSON and TOM HANNIGAN both putting in a full shift.
Although ASTLEY MULHOLLAND had been captaining Wythenshawe Town recently, he only got onto the pitch at Bury after an hour. By that time the hosts had cruised into a 5-0 lead, and the two goal that Town added later were rather irrelevant.
Congleton Town keeper DAVE PARTON was beaten three times by visitors Vauxhall Motors, but fortunately his attacking colleagues matched that to force a 3-3 draw. Motors brought KEVIN ELLISON off the bench after 70 minutes - he picked up a yellow card.
While MARK LEES and MASON FAWNS both played the full game for Mossley at home to Runcorn Linnets, neither RYAN BROOKE nor LUKE WALL were in the visitors' squad, while SEAN MILLER was a 59th minute substitute. The game ended goalless.
There were 3 Old Boys and a loanee in Witton Albion's starting lineup for their 2-2 home draw against Avro. REMI RAYMOND was substituted after 70 minutes, but JOEL BEMBO-LETA, MAX HARROP, and JAMES LAWRIE all played the full game. BEN HARRISON didn't name himself in the squad.
NWCL Premier Division : JOHN JOHNSTON put Irlam in front at FC St.Helens, but although they extended their lead they had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Cheshire Senior Cup : The goals continue to flow for SHERIFF NJIE, who notched the first two for Cheadle Town in a 0-3 win at 1874 Northwich.
Back on 18 October, 2022, Altrincham lost a Fourth Round Qualifying replay at Gateshead, 1-2.
Howard Watts and Mike Garnett's Through the Years data reveal all of Altrincham's previous games on the date in question.
Alty had an early boost when Harborough striker O'Sullivan was shown a red card for a late challenge on Fallon as he came out to head clear in just the seventh minute.
However, Alty were unable to score before the interval after a fairly even first half. And despite applying plenty of pressure the visitors lacked the guile to score in the second half as well, so the tie went to extra time.
Finally Alty made the breakthrough as Reddin got up the right and into the box to feed Knowles who scored with scuffed, low shot to the keeper's right, making it 0-1 to Alty (98 mins).
Substitute Sam Reed scored from left of goal (108 mins) before Jimmy Knowles took advantage of acres of space to run forty yards and round the keeper to score his second goal (110 mins).
Report to follow.
There had been a surprise before kick off when goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson was ruled out with concussion, from his injury late in the original tie on Saturday.
So Louie Fallon made his FA Cup debut. He did play a full National League Cup match last season and he did make a National League substitute appearance in 2024/25 against Braintree Town.
Right: Luke Hutchinson collided with the goal frame late in Saturday's original tie.
Max Beddow came into the squad as goalkeeping cover, otherwise the squad was unchanged from last Saturday which meant that not in the squad were Weaver, Kirk, Kosylo, Cooper, Sass-Davies and Ross.
HARBOROUGH TOWN : 1. Elliott Taylor, 2. George Carline, 3. Elliot Putman, 4. Liam Dolman, 5. Connor Kennedy (c), 6. Alex Morris, 7. Devon Kelly-Evans, 8. Josh Walsh, 9. Riley O'Sullivan, 10. Danny Newton, 11. Dempsey Arlott-John. Subs: 12. Jutorre Burgess, 14. Andre Changunda, 15. Hickey, 16. Paul Malone, 17. Luis Rose, 18. Ben Stephens, 19. James Taylor.
ALTRINCHAM : 27. Louie Fallon, 2. Lewis Banks, 34. Dan Sassi, 4. Lewis Baines (c), 23. Tylor Golden 22. Tom Crawford, 6. Elliot Osborne, 8 Isaac Marriott, 20. Kahrel Reddin 11. Jimmy Knowles, 9. James Gale. Subs: 3. Sam Reed, 7. Olly Crankshaw, 10. Keaton Ward, 21. Jack Hinchy, 24. Sam Barnes, 41. Max Beddow (gk), 29. Billy Waters.
Tuesday, 14 October
Hugo Langton and Alan Dowson will be overseeing first-team affairs ahead of Saturday’s game against Tamworth.
The Club will be making no further comment at this stage".
Right: Tommy Widdrington, always one of the smartest dressed football managers, pictured at the J. Davidson Stadium back in August of this year.
His departure brings the total of managerial departures in the National League this season to nine, with only two of these, including this one, not being sackings.
After a goalless ninety minutes, "Ultimately it was spot kicks that were needed to separate the teams.
After Alty took a slender lead via a Max Beddow save from Ali Al Hasnawi, the hosts rallied with Lisett saving from Henry Watts and Josh Obamwonyi, before Furmus Mendy hit the top corner of Beddow's net in sudden death to seal his side's passage to round one.
Altrincham Beddow (c); St.Romaine, Antoniades (Rowe, 72'), Watts, Leckey, Watson, Martin (Obamwonyi, 61'), Weston, Lavin, Renshaw (Diomande, 73'), Mannion (Hough, 88'). Subs not used: Taafe, Hough, Mattison, Bunting...
Penalties St Romaine (Scored); Halford (Scored); Weston (Scored); Al Hasnawi (Saved); Beddow (Scored); Miller (Scored); Leckey (Scored); Denny (Scored); Watts (Saved); Edeoga (Scored); Obamwonyi (Saved)); Mendy (Scored)".
But before that tie becomes a reality, there comes the not inconsiderable matter of the Fourth Round Qualifying replay tomorrow night!...
The draw was made on Monday evening and produced the following ties...
The full draw...
In Monday's FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying tie...
Alty had two home debutants on Saturday. Left we see Billy Waters from Oldham Athleticand, right, midfielder Jack Hinchy from Notts County.
Opponents Harborough Town remain unbeaten in all league and national cup competitions. They currently lead the Southern League Premier Division Central, two levels below the Enterprise National League.
The Bees play on a 3G pitch at Bowden Park, where their record attendance was 1,600 against Bury in last season's FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying.
This is only their second season in the FA Cup, having reached the Second Round Proper last season when they only lost at League One Reading 5-3 after extra time.
Radio Robins will be covering the match on Radio Alty; click on the icon-link near the top of this page.
Above: Harborough celebrate their very late equaliser last Saturday.
The 23 year-old attacking midfielder delivered a dazzling debut for the Cumbrians, scoring twice and creating another goal in a 5-2 FA Cup fourth qualifying round win over fellow National League side Boston United on Saturday.
Hughes was full of praise for a player he has initially signed on loan from Posh until the end of January. There are then undisclosed ‘options’ for Carlisle which are believed to include an agreed transfer fee.
Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony insisted he wanted any interested club to pay all of Conn-Clarke’s wages.
'The fine details will come out one day,' Hughes told BBC Radio Cumbria... 'We had to stay patient as did Chris, but we had the motivation of knowing Chris (pictured, right) wanted to come here. He sees the potential we have here...
'With a fair wind, and if it goes well here, maybe his parent club will want to move him on. We hope that’s the case and we can get a deal done.
'"Chris has great awareness of players around him, including opponents. He has a lot of character and personality on the pitch. He has an appreciation of where his teammates want a pass to be played and he has a goal threat himself. Not many players have that combination so he’s a high level player for sure'".
Their FA Cup opponents were Brackley Town, with whom they drew 1-1 at the Laithwaite Community Stadium on Saturday.
"A second half debut goal from Woking’s new signing Ashley Boatswain was enough to send this FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round fixture to a replay. The on-loan Ipswich Town player was one of five substitutes that changed the game on the hour mark to make sure Neal Ardley’s side will be on the draw come Monday night.
'We couldn’t move the ball quick enough and were very tepid [in the first half]. We had some stern words at half time and then started well in the second half'said the Woking manager. He later added, 'We took a risk making all five substitutions and changing shape but we looked more likely to go on and win.'
Of those changes, Jake Forster-Caskey’s quick corner was headed home by Boatswain to send the crowd into relief as much as ruptures. The Cards went on to look like the team that would get over the line, but it was Tunji Akinola who had two goal saving tackles that made sure Brackley wouldn’t steal their place in the draw".
13 October 2025
Saturday's draw with The Bees means that the wait for a first home FA Cup win at any stage is now more than six years' long.
Altrincham's last home win in the FA Cup was a 1-0 win over Chester FC in September 2019, with James Jones scoring the goal.
Amongst clubs that have never been in the Football League, Altrincham have the most League club scalps in the competition (17).
However, Tuesday night will witness the NINTH FA cup tie that Altrincham will have played since they last won a game in the competition. That is their longest ever run of successive winless games in the FA Cup since entering the competition in 1906.
The only saving grace in that sorry litany is that they have not lost in that period to a lower-league club.
The current sequence is as follows..
Indeed, Altrincham have exited at the first hurdle of the competition (or in a replay at that stage) in four of the past five seasons (2020/21 to 2024/25).
Alty's last win at the this stage of the competition was a 3-2 win, away, at Southport in 2021.
It was Altrincham's first defeat in eight games and was delivered by a 79th minute close range goal by McGahey following a left-wing corner.
Above: Alty go close in the second half in front of the rain-soaked away fans. One of those fans, the man in the brown cap, underneath the football, is Latics' chairman Frank Rothwell.
The Latics started the game well, buoyed by 1,115 of their own fans in the away end in a total attendance of 3,874. But Altrincham came into the game and had the better of the second part of the first half and it was they who created the better chances before the interval.
The second half was a more open affair than the first 45 minutes and Altrincham looked the more likely winners with Conn-Clarke, Angus and Amaluzor failing to convert chances that presented themselves. They paid the price when McGahey scored and, indeed, Reid could have made it 2-0 in added time but for a goal-line clearance by Baines.
In his professional life, Lawrence was a respected audiologist and an obituary has been published by ENT Audiology News.
which states that "Lawrie Cleary played a major part in the history of cochlear implantation in the UK. He had lifelong hearing loss" himself.
Our condolences are extended to his family and friends.
The latest, and eighth, parting of the ways was announced on Sunday at Hartlepool United where the club "has today [Sunday] parted company with manager Simon Grayson.
Following discussions yesterday evening and a board meeting this morning, it became clear that expectations with performances and results have not been met.
The Board wishes to thank Simon for his efforts and wish him the very best in his future endeavours.
Nicky Featherstone, aided by Elliott Dickman and Adam Smith, will take control of the team for the interim period, starting with Tuesday night’s FA Cup Replay at home to Gainsborough Trinity".
Footnote: The list of departures this season is below; all were sackings unless otherwise stated...
The draw will be available to watch on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and on the TNT Sports YouTube page during this tie’s pre-match coverage from approximately 6.40pm BST."
Altrincham / Harborough Town are ball number 62.
At this stage the competition becomes national, i.e. there is no northern or southern section.
He said 'To get two goals, I am buzzing with it and hopefully there is more to come'...
Conn-Clarke was influential in the first period at Brunton Park, showcasing his ability to fans from the outset...
'I whipped the corner in, and Ajiboye flicked it on, and he scored, so buzzing for him as well'...
The attacking midfielder scored his first goal for the Blues on 60 minutes with a precise cushioned effort into the far-right corner out of the reach of the diving Rhys Lovett...
Conn-Clarke got his second of the afternoon on 78 minutes with a looping effort over the Boston ‘keeper...
The twenty-three-year-old made his debut in front of 3,289 United fans".
The former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, who has played for Swindon Town, Forest Green Rovers and Yeovil Town, linked up with the Pilgrims ahead of Wednesday's National League Cup fixture against Newcastle United.
The 24-year-old played the final 28 minutes of the midweek encounter - and 86 minutes of Saturday's 5-2 defeat at Carlisle United in the Emirates FA Cup".
12 October 2025
"But we do have a winning mentality, the right set of players, and we have a thing with this [FA Cup] competition that it keeps giving us great memories, and there's another one", referring to his team's draw at Altrincham.
The clubs meet in a replay on Tuesday night in Leicestershire.
The Harborough manager is pictured, right, at the match on Saturday. He endeared himself to home supporters when a spectator pulled him up for using a swear-word and he turned and politely apologised! How different from the crowd reaction to Robbie Savage's grandstanding from the same technical area recently.
The Alty boss felt that "we were comfortable for 60-65 minutes" and went on to say that the replay gives us "the chance to put right the wrongs of the last 30 minutes".
He bemoaned the fact that the corner from which the second goal came for the Bees should have been a goalkick but admitted that "for a lad to be free in the 18 yard-box is scandalous".
The manager also felt that his side had "zero protection in the box from the referee" and that it has become a "season that's here to test us... It feels like the hardest time I've had since I've been at the football club".
Overall, however, he feels that the team is "playing well enough to get over the line in games" but has not been able to do so.
Right: Before kick-off, Alty keeper Luke Hutchinson and captain Lewis Baines lifted Alty's tallest player, Dan Sassi, in an attempt to mend a gap in the netting. Unfortunately they could not mend the gaps in the Alty defence which let the visitors score two late goals.
Like Altrincham, The Cards also face an away replay in midweek following their 1-1 draw at Kingfield against Brackley Town.
League One : ALI SMITH played the full match for AFC Wimbledon, who were held 1-1 at home by Port Vale.
Wycombe Wanderers won by the only goal at Wigan Athletic without introducing JUNIOR QUITIRNA from their bench.
League Two : A goal down at the break at home to MI Dons, Bristol Rovers brought JOEL SENIOR on after 54 minutes. Dons struck 3 times after the 82nd minute to win 0-4.
Chesterfield were already 1-0 ahead at home to Salford City when JAMES BERRY came on after 68 minutes, and added another goal 15 minutes later to seal the win.
There was a full shift from HARRISON HOLGATE in Fleetwood Town's 3-2 home win against Harrogate Town, but TOBY MULLARKEY wasn't involved.
The scoring in Grimsby Town's 1-2 home defeat by Colchester United was already complete before they brought JUSTIN AMALUZOR (left) on after 73 minutes.
It was a similar story at Prenton Park, where Barnet scored the only two goals of the game in the first half, and CONNOR JENNINGS played the whole of the second half.
Oldham Athletic played out a goalless draw with Barrow. REGAN OGLE and ELLIOT NEWBY started the game for the hosts and visitors respectively, but CHARLIE OLSON remained on the bench for the Latics. Ogle was subbed just after the hour-mark.
Carlisle United had been seemingly coasting at 3-0, but Boston United, with CONNOR TEALE and ZAK MILLS in their defence, struck twice in the first 4 minutes of the second half. However CCC scored twice to wrap up a 5-2 win before being withdrawn after 84 minutes. REGAN LINNEY was an unused substitute.
Another Old Boy to enjoy his afternoon was ALEX NEWBY, who scored both goals in York City's 1-2 win at Rochdale before being substituted after 89 minutes. Alex made 74 appearances for Rochdale between 2020-2022, scoring 12 goals, so they should have known all about him.
TYRESE SINCLAIR was an unused substitute for York, while KEVIN BERKOE played the full game for Rochdale. LIAM HUMBLES wasn't in the squad.
Yeovil Town fell at the first hurdle, despite hosts Hemel Hempstead being reduced to 10 men after 25 minutes following an off the ball incident involving KYLE FERGUSON. The Glovers were never ahead, and went down 2-1. MATT GOULD was, as usual, on the bench.
National North : Worksop Town, captained by LUKE WATERFALL, put a dent in AFC Fylde's promotion ambitions at Mill Farm, coming from behind to win by the odd goal in five. CHRIS MERRIE and LIAM BROCKBANK started for CRAIG MAHON'S team. RYAN COLCLOUGH came off the bench after 61 minutes, and just 4 minutes later he scored the goal that put the Coasters 2-1 up. Liam was withdrawn straight after that goal, and it all went downhill from there. GEORGE WILSON was an unused substitute.
Radcliffe have hit a hot streak, and moved up to 4th by winning 1-5 at Kidderminster Harriers. JORDAN HULME scored the goal that put them 1-3 up before being substituted after 75 minutes. DAN MOONEY claimed the assist for the Harriers goal, but was withdrawn after 84 minutes.
Scottish Championship : After missing 7 matches through injury, KIAN TAYLOR was an unused substitute for Morton, who drew 1-1 at home to Partick Thistle.
Vauxhall Motors were leading 0-3 at Clitheroe by the time they brought KEVIN ELLISON off the bench. After the hosts had reduced the arrears to 2-3, Motors pulled one back, and it was Kevin who wrapped up a 2-5 win in the 96th minute.
SEAN HIGGINS put Trafford ahead at Mossley, but by the time he and JEROME WRIGHT were substituted in the last 15 minutes, the Tameside club, with MARK LEES and MASON FAWNS playing the full game, had fought back to draw 1-1.
Despite captain JOE PIGGOTT coming off at half time, and SAM SHERIDAN (above, right) exiting the action with a quarter of an hour left, Atherton Collieries earned an impressive 0-3 win at Witton Albion. JAMES LAWRIE and MAX HARROP played the full game for Albion, while BEN HARRISON lasted 54 minutes. REMI RAYMOND was a 66th minute substitute.#
4th Round Qualifying:
The shot-stopper, who came through the ranks at Wolverhampton Wanderers, commented... 'I’ve known [ex-Alty loanee] Kevin [Berkoe] since I was 16/17, to see him is brilliant and I look ahead to sharing the pitch with him again.
'Everyone dreams of playing in the FA Cup, I’m sure the fans will be up for it and will make it special.'
Smith joined Wolves at just eight years old and was a regular in both their Under-18 and Under-23 sides. He linked up with the First Team’s pre-season tour of Spain and Portugal in 2022.
After spells on loan at non-league sides Frickley Athletic and Kettering Town, he signed for Walsall on an initial six-month loan which was made permanent in the summer of 2023. In his first full season, Smith won the Saddlers’ Young Player Of the Year Award, making 30 appearances.
A move to Barnsley followed before a month-long loan at Grimsby Town last season, appearing seven times at Blundell Park".
In the build-up to these games, the National League will mobilise football clubs across the UK, fan groups, players, managers, media personalities and politicians to highlight its widely popular campaign to attain three promotions into the English Football League (EFL).
This unprecedented step is a response to the EFL Board’s unchanged stance on 3UP and their continued refusal to formally consult its 72 member clubs on the matter.
Over the coming weeks, the National League will reveal exactly what supporters of the 3UP campaign will do to help make these unique kick-off times a significant and impactful moment. On Saturday 15 November there are 24 National League teams across the country in action - and all of their fixtures will start at 3.03pm". That includes Altrincham v Brackley Town.
11 October, 2025
Right: Kahrel Reddin is congratulated by Tom Crawford and Tylor Golden on Altrincham's first goal.
It took nearly two minutes to complete the changes as Harborough also made a swap. When play resumed, Waters almost immediately fouled the lively Arlott-John and was booked, just as quickly as he had been on his debut last Saturday, when he also saw yellow immediately after coming on from the bench, with dissent his offence on that occasion.
Following Kelly-Evans's freekick, Hutchinson had to make a good reaction save but the ball was not cleared and Kennedy nodded home to make it 2-1 (87 mins).
Buoyed by their goal, the Leicestershire side went for an equaliser. The announcement of eight added minutes gave them even more impetus as they were roared on by nearly 300 travelling supporters.
As that added time neared its end, Alty goalkeeper Hutchinson was hurt after flapping away a Harborough corner, another corner being the outcome. After lengthy treatment for Hutchinson and with Harborough's own keeper in the Alty box, the hosts failed to clear this second corner and Bees substitute, Putman, stepped in to make it 2-2 with the 100th minute on the clock.
Cue mass celebrations for the Harborough team and the spectators before two more minutes were played which left the scores level, and a replay on Tuesday needed.
Earlier in the afternoon the game had started five minutes late after some farcicial scenes to repair a hole in the net at the Golf Road.
Altrincham gradually dominated the first half before Marriott's advance on the left, aided by a ricochet, laid on a close-range goal for Man of the Match, Reddin (38 mins). And when that lead was doubled by Knowles in the 50th minute, with Marriott again instrumental in the build up, the outcome seemed to be settled. But it was not.
Report to follow
The "Rules of the FA Challenge Cup" state that...
"Where a Competition Match up to and including the Fourth Round Qualifying has resulted in a
draw, it shall be replayed in accordance with Rule 71.2 or as directed by The Association".
In the Fourth Round Qualifying, the prize money is £9,375 for the winners and £3,125 for losers.
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Monday 13 October
He revealed that 555 tickets have already been sold so we can expect a sizable away following today. Recent home league matches this season have been attended by around 630 spectators, so the turnout for the FA Cup match today is likely to exceed that figure.
The full interview was to be released at 7pm on Friday evening.
Austin was managed the team since October 2020, and he is assisted by his deputy, David Staff. The 37 year-old has previously managed Kettering and St Ives Town,
The Harborough Mail adds that "Harborough are once again just one win away from reaching the first round proper, but they face a challenging final qualifying hurdle as they have to travel to Enterprise National League side Altrincham this weekend...
Austin’s side are flying and they maintained their unbeaten start in the major competitions with a 2-0 FA Trophy win over Hednesford Town on Saturday...
Although he knows his side are underdogs, he wants his players to call on last season’s brilliant experiences...
Austin said , "Let's have no bones about it, Altrincham are the strong favourites.
"We are playing at theirs, they are an established Conference side with a great manager, who has been there for a number of years.
"They play a great style of play, and I watched them on Wednesday night on DAZN.
"But we have come a long way, and one thing we don't lack is ambition and desire.
"They will be getting a very, very good Harborough Town coming to theirs with a lot of belief, who have had previous FA Cup magic...
"But I tell you what, if anybody can create a bit of magic it is those guys in that dressing room".
"To facilitate for both football fans and Diwali event attendees, we’ll be opening half of the Community Sports Hall (pictured, right) to match ticket holders from 1:30pm (with access via the door next to the main stand for the bar and kiosk), before we close the full hall at 4pm for the Diwali event.
Post-match options for supporters will be the Fan Zone – which will be open till 6pm – and the John King Lounge, where fans will be able to grab a drink while watching the man-of-the-match presentation".
The BBC summarises the interview saying that "Anthony Taylor believes football's 'win-at-all-costs' approach is having a detrimental effect on the mental health and performance of referees".
In the interview Anthony outlines the impact of criticism on his family which has led to them not being comfortable enough to attend matches any longer.
World Cup Qualification: JUSTIN DONAWA came off Bermuda's bench after 23 minutes, with visitors Trinidad and Tobago already a goal up. Bermuda eventually lost 0-3, and, remaining pointless after 3 matches, are almost certain to be eliminated.
This week The Cards have announced "the signing of Ashley Boatswain.
Boatswain, 20, joins on loan from Sky Bet Championship side Ipswich Town until January.
Having come through the Tractor Boys' Academy, the attacker was loaned to Southern Football League club Leiston in February 2024.
In January of this year, he joined National League side AFC Fylde, going on to make eighteen appearances for the Coasters....
Director of Football, Jody Brown, explained 'With Inih [Effiong] currently out of favour, Sam [Ashford] injured long-term, and Aiden’s [O’Brien] hamstring injury hard to put a recovery time on, it became important to bring another attacking option in....
'Neal [Ardley] was keen to bring in someone with size and a physical presence, a bit different from our others, and It was also important that we manage it correctly from a financial perspective too... [Ashley] was strong against us for AFC Fylde last year, and he will have learned lots from that loan last season.'”
Blackman spent over a decade at Chelsea, gaining valuable experience through loan spells with Sheffield United, Wycombe Wanderers, Rotherham United, Middlesbrough, Bristol Rovers, and others.
He has also played overseas with Ostersunds FK in Sweden and Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer...
Standing at 6’6”, he brings presence, shot-stopping quality and leadership to Ashvir Singh Johal’s squad".
10 October 2025
Last season they went on to lose narrowly in Round Two, 5-3 away to League One Reading, after taking the Royals to extra time. They had earlier won in Round One, 4-1 away at National League South club Tonbridge Angels, a club competing a rung higher in the footballing world.
Right: Whether loanee Billy Waters will make his home debut on Saturday for Altrincham depends on whether his parent club, Oldham Athletic. has given him clearance. But with players now allowed to play for a second club in the F FA Cup competition proper, the Latics may have been accommodating.
Billy is no stranger to Altrincham having faced them for five clubs previously. Here we see him representing FC Halifax Town at the J.Davidson Stadium in 2022.
Earlier in the competition this season Harborough fell behind 0-2 at home to Worksop Town but emerged with a 3-2 win, thanks to an added-time winning goal.
In the Third Qualifying Round this season they hammered National League North's basement club Peterborough Sports 4-1 to earn their tie with Altrincham.
This season they have also reached Round One of the Isuzu FA Trophy 1st Round Proper with a 2-0 at home to Hednesford Town last week. They have been drawn at home to FC Rushden & Diamonds in Round One.
Peterborough United stated "Chris Conn-Clarke has completed a loan move to Enterprise National League side Carlisle United....
Conn-Clarke joined Posh after a stellar season with Altrincham at the same level, but [he] has struggled to hold down a regular place in the Posh starting line-up.
Conn-Clarke has scored once in 30 appearances for the club, but hasn't featured this season for the club".
And Carlisle United have an interview with CCC in which he says of his arrival in Cumbria, "It took a while to get done, but I'm finally here...
It's went on for a while, but he (Marc Tierney) rung [sic] me this morning and says pack your bags, you're coming up... I... literally just packed the bag and got straight up first train ...
As for his third and final spell at Alty he stated “It was an enjoyable season, it didn't finish the way I wanted it to...
“I wanted to get Altrincham out of the league, and hopefully I can do it here at Carlisle...
"I can't say a bad word about Altrincham, it was a good club to be at, so the environment the players I had around me, me and Regan were together, and we just clicked very well, so it was a good season..
"I feel like I play with like I'm playing in the playground when I was a kid. I've never changed, so I'm excited. I can play anywhere in the front positions, I can play as a false nine. I've done that for Altrincham a few times...
"I do prefer having a lot more freedom so I can go and venture and get the ball and do what I want to do on the ball.”
As for former Alty team-mate Regan Linney's role in his move to Carlisle, CCC said “I have to give it to him like he's pushed as has Marc Tierney and my agent... I've been calling him agent Regan, so now he's done his bit and he's a wonderful lad and he's a wonderful player, so can't wait to link up with him again...
"Marc worked very hard to get the deal done, and I appreciate him for doing that...
"I feel like Carlisle was the best squad in the league, and I wanted to come to a team with big ambition, and speaking to Marc Tierney, the club does have that....
When asked if he had had any conversations with Mark Hughes, he said “No, I haven't spoken to the gaffer yet".
He scored once in the GMAC Round 1 tie at home to Runcorn on 6th October 1987, which Alty won 1-0).
Credit for stats goes to the late and much-missed Mike Garnett.
His Alty career rather collapsed when Williams was replaced by Tommy Docherty in September 1987.
One of his other clubs was Runcorn and Runcorn Linnets add that "John was very gifted and skillful midfield player, who represented the Linnets in the 1986 FA Trophy final at Wembley, which brought a 1-0 defeat to Altrincham".
He played for many NW clubs including as a striker for Buxton, before Runcorn manager "John Williams successfully converted him into a centre fielder..
"John played for Altrincham, Rhyl (on loan) and Northwich Victoria before moving to Macclesfield Town.
"Returning to Runcorn, his second spell as a player ended with a move to Mossley in February 1992.
"After stints with Droylsden and Glossop North End, he then played for Altrincham and after a brief loan spell at Rhyl, he signed for Northwich Victoria in 1987 before moving to Macclesfield Town the following year.
"He joined Mossley as new manager Ged Coyne's first signing when he signed from Runcorn in February 1992.
"John moved on to Droylsden in November 1992 and then Glossop North End in 1994
"He was second in command to his former Canal Street team-mate Mark Carter at Runcorn from 1999-2000".
Macclesfield FC also has an obituary of John.
The 22 year-old was wuithdrawn via stretcher after sustaining the injury in our ENL fixture against Boston United and has now, unfortunately, been ruled out of the remainder of the 2025/26 season while his rehabilitation is ongoing".
On Reiss McNally.. 'It happened, got in a foot race at the striker, and the hamstring was gone. It was the 93rd minute or something... He kind of stumbles and he pulls straight away...
'Unfortunately, he had a Grade Three tear on his hamstring... There is no need for surgery, so we’re just working on healing at the moment...
'Hopefully around Christmas, maybe before, that’s what we’re looking at.”
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On the loss of Harvey Cartwright... 'He’s had another Grade Three tear on his quad against Carlisle, really, innocuous. The sad thing about it is he’s had it before, previously when he was at Hull, and it looks like this has re-aggravated it.
'Obviously, he’s a loan player, Hull are calling him back'...
On Josh Donaldson’s injuries whilst out on loan, 'Josh pulled up his hamstring during a game... It’s not too bad, he’s been out the last couple of weeks, and we’re looking to get him running towards the end of this week'...
On Alex Reid’s recovery, 'Reidy’s done very well, I’ve been running him for the past week. When he pulled up, it was interesting as it was just a little tweak more than anything...
'We got him off basically for a precaution, and thankfully it was a great decision to do...
'He’s been involved in training today, hopefully at the back end of this week, he’ll go into full training...
On hamstring issues, 'We need to address the elephant in the room, we’ve had a few hamstring issues...
'So we made a couple of changes, hopefully we’re addressing that to stop it from happening anymore'">
First opened in September 2024 for Kevin Maher’s squad to train at, the team officially completed their transition to Fossetts Training Facility in April 2025...
The facility is made up of nine purpose-built cabins, housing the changing rooms, gym, media and analyst suite, physio, kitchen and common area, office space, kit room, and boot room...
Martin met Maher, CEO Tom Lawrence, and captain Nathan Ralph to uncover the work that went into creating the new home and what it means for the club’s future...
CEO Tom Lawrence told Martin, 'We needed to exit Boots & Laces which had been our home for some time. We acquired the Fossetts facility, which was just four grass pitches at the time, as part of the transaction with the previous ownership...
'We have four pitches on this site – two of which are essentially mothballed for the moment... We have planning permission for a 3G, all-weather pitch at the top end which is on the roadmap to be developed in due course...
The whole project cost for laying these pitches was £2m, which gives you an indication of how much money has been invested into the project.'
Head coach Kevin Maher added 'It's a really good environment... It attracts better players when you’re trying to sign them'">
Daniel has since seen a specialist and it has been confirmed that he dislocated his shoulder, but will not require surgery.
He has already returned to light training with the squad and is working hard on his rehabilitation programme. The medical team expect Daniel to be back in action within 4–6 weeks".
Hammond joins from his role at Worthing, where he worked alongside Chris Agutter, and reunites with the Sutton Head Coach after he was announced as Steve Morison’s successor last week, having first linked up with him at Brighton & Hove Albion...
Hammond will now begin life at Sutton alongside Agutter...
Worthing had initially announced that the 42-year-old would take charge of their FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying tie at home to Forest Green Rovers on Monday night, live on TNT Sports. However, the decision was made to allow him to leave ahead of schedule after he was shown a red card in the aftermath of last weekend’s defeat to Maidenhead, resulting in a touchline suspension for the FA Cup match.
On the appointment, Agutter said, 'I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to continue working with Deano.
'He’s a brilliant, brilliant coach and an even better man'".
"The 41-year-old returns following an 18-month spell as manager of York City, who he led to a second-place finish in the National League last season.
"Hinshelwood has signed a contract through to May 2028...
"Chairman, Barry Hunter commented "As a club, we are almost unrecognisable (on and off the pitch) compared with when Adam left, while he has unsurprisingly proved himself at National League level."
Footnote: Hinshelwood's return to Worthing was facilitated by the move, last week, of his successor at the Sussex club, Chris Agutter, to Sutton United.
9 October 2025
The news emerged from Carlisle United who pronounced themselves "delighted to announce the signing of Chris Conn-Clarke from Peterborough United on loan until January with options.
"The 23-year-old joins the Blues from the Posh, adding an extra dimension to Mark Hughes’s side. Born in Belfast, Conn-Clarke was involved with Linfield and Glentoran as a youngster before being offered a scholarship by Burnley in 2017.
"During his time with the Clarets, he spent time on a work experience loan with Chorley before making a permanent move to Fleetwood Town, joining their development set-up. While with the Cod Army, the Northern Ireland youth international enjoyed loan spells with Waterford and twice with Altrincham before signing for the Robins permanently in 2023 for a club record fee.
"It was with the Greater Manchester side that Conn-Clarke flourished alongside Regan Linney, scoring 22 times and assisting on 12 occasions as he was named National League Player of the Year during the 2023/24 season.
"Darren Ferguson lured the attacking midfielder to London Road in June 2024 for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal, and he has featured 30 times for the Posh, assisting five times and scoring once.
"Head Coach, Mark Hughes said 'He’s a player with real quality in the final third — composed, creative, and clinical when it counts. He brings with him a proven track record at this level'...
"Head of Football Operations, Marc Tierney added... 'Tanks to the fantastic support from our owners, we were able to get the deal over the line'".
The Bees are four points clear at the top of the Southern League Premier Central division, having won six times and drawn their other three games to remain unbeaten.
With all four of Altrincham's recent red-card recipients now having served their sentences, Phil Parkinson should have all of his squad available apart from long-term injured players.
These are centre-backs Billy Sass-Davies and Jake Cooper, neither of whom has yet played this season. Cooper was named on the bench for four recent games but did not get on the pitch and was then omitted from the squad for more recent games.
It is unclear whether last week's loan signings, Jack Hinchy (from Notts County) and Billy Waters (from Oldham Athletic) will be permitted by their parent clubs to play in the FA Cup.
Macclesfield FC Shareholders adds that "Rob Smethurst has decided to step down from all involvement in day-to-day activities at our Football Club.
Ultimately, Rob has decided to do this with the very best interests of our Club at heart, and we fully understand the rationale that has led Rob to make what has unquestionably been a very difficult decision on so many levels...
Whilst Rob may have stepped aside in relation to day-to-day activities, he will retain his shareholding, and as a collective, we will work relentlessly to ensure that Macclesfield FC continues the incredible trajectory that it has enjoyed over the course of the last five years".
Left: Substitute Harley Renshaw (far left) celebrates his first goal which put Altrincham 3-0 ahead against South Liverpool last Tuesday night in the FA Youth Cup. Right: Joe Weston played well in midfield for Altrincham against South Liverpool on Tuesday night.
After his under-18 Academy side beat South Liverpool on Tuesday night, Academy chief Paul Fay spoke to Brian Flynn on Alty TV.
He felt his side's play was too "safe" in the opening stages and acknowledged that opposition errors helped their cause.
He was also keen to use the training sessions before the next round to iron out some of the problems that he perceived against South Liverpool.
Following the win, the Third Round Qualifying tie will be away at Radcliffe.
Altrincham FC announce that "The... tie against Boro's under-18s will take place under the lights at The Neuven Stadium (M26 3PE) with kick-off scheduled for 7:30pm. Admission has been set at £6 Adults and £3 Concessions/under-16s."
However, a first-half hat-trick from 18 year-old Sean Neve gave Newcastle United U21 a commanding 0-3 interval lead, and the Pilgrims only reduced their advantage by a single goal.
The striker scored four goals in three games during the month, netting braces in the 2-0 wins over Braintree Town and Carlisle United.
He has beaten off competition from Matt Rush (Boreham Wood), Alex Hunt (York City) and Kain Adom (Gateshead).
That makes it back-to-back monthly wins for Mani, who was also named August’s best. It is also the first time that a club has picked three of the first four monthly awards, following the August Manager of the Month award for Jimmy McNulty".
8 October 2025
Right: Alty keeper Max Beddow made a trio of important saves at 2-0 to avoid a potentially tense finish to the game.
Altrincham took a 23rd minute lead when Raion Rowe took advantage of a Liverpool mis-pass across the face of their penalty area to drive a low shot past the flat-footed keeper.
Another defensive mix-up gifted Renshaw a second Altrincham goal (64 mins).
Three impressive saves inside a minute of frantic defending by Alty saw keeper Beddow maintain the two-goal margin intact before two late goals wound up the scoring at 4-0.
First, Lavin's deft finish, following a left-wing freekick, made it 3-0 (83 mins) before Renshaw steered in a fourth goal in the ninetieth minute. Somehow, the referee found more than eight added minutes before the final whistle.
Match report here
The Cards currently lie 19th, one place above Altrincham, but only on goal difference.
Altrincham won the corresponding fixture last season by the only goal of the game.
Back in the here and now, Woking announce that "Tariq Hinds has been voted Cards Trust Player of the Month for September.
The wing-back appeared in all our fixtures throughout the month, playing every minute bar the final four at Solihull Moors, and scored his third goal for the club in the 5-0 victory over Gateshead.
Tariq received his award in the Geoff Chapple Lounge following our draw with Truro City on Saturday.
This landmark arrived after they had been in charge continuously for a period of 28 days less than eight full years, from their appointment on 28 April 2017.
Some six months later, Phil has become the third-longest current manager in any of the top five levels of English football.
The manager with the longest continuous service at one club in the top five levels is Simon Weaver at Harrogate Town. He has been in post for 16 years, 139 days.
Second in terms of continuous service is Pep Guardiola at Manchester City who has been in post for 9 years, 98 days.
And third in terms of longevity is non other than Phil Parkinson at Altrincham who has 8 years and 247 days of continuous service at the club.
In his wake is fourth placed Mikel Arteta with a mere 5 years and 88 days at Arsenal.
EFL Trophy : While Bristol Rovers gave JOEL SENIOR a full outing in their win by the only goal at Cheltenham Town, the hosts left JAKE BICKERSTAFF out of their squad.
With their home tie against Burton Albion still goalless, Chesterfield withdrew JAMES BERRY after 63 minutes, and went on to win by the only goal of the game.
Fleetwood Town rested TOBY MULLARKEY, but HARRISON HOLGATE played the full game as they saw off Leeds United U21 4-0.
A full shift from JUSTIN AMALUZOR couldn't prevent Grimsby Town losing 0-3 to visitors Doncaster Rovers.
While hosts Stevenage were without injured captain CARL PIERGIANNI, Bromley gave MARCUS DINANGA a start, but withdrew him after 61 minutes as they lost to the odd goal in three.
JUNIOR QUITIRNA had only played 16 minutes of first team football for Wycombe Wanderers since the beginning of September, but got 73 minutes under his belt against Fulham U21 - by that time Wanderers had wrapped up a 3-1 win.
BEN LOMAX got a rare outing for Port Vale, coming on after 51 minutes at Accrington Stanley. Vale eventually took control after Stanley were reduced to 10 men, going on to win 0-2.
JACK KINGDON made his Cardiff City first team debut from the bench after 65 minutes, but they lost to the only goal of the game from visitors Newport County.
Welsh Premier League : JOHN DISNEY took his Connah's Quay Nomads team to Bala Town, where they kept JOEL TORRANCE busy, but in vain as Nomads won 1-3.
NPL Premier Division : JOEL BAILEY played the full match for Bamber Bridge at Hyde United, where they lost to an 84th minute goal. JACK REDSHAW was substituted by the hosts 3 minutes later.
NPL Division 1 Midlands : ANDY DALES captained Mickleover to a 1-0 home win against Anstey Nomads.
NPL Division 1 West : Witton Albion won 2-3 at Stafford Rangers. JAMES LAWRIE played the full game, picking up a yellow card, while MAX HARROP was taken off after 66 minutes, while 16 minutes later BEN HARRISON made way for REMI RAYMOND.
With DAVE PARTON in goal, Congleton Town went down 3-1 at Stalybridge Celtic. KYLE BROWNHILL played the full game for the hosts, but they left both ELLIOT ROKKA and GREG WILKINSON on the bench.
SEAN HIGGINS only came off Trafford's bench after 78 minutes, as the bottom club were sunk by visitors Bury, who scored the only goal of the match. JEROME WRIGHT wasn't involved for Trafford.
Vauxhall Motors skipper KEVIN ELLISON lasted 70 minutes of their home game against Bootle, but, although it was goalless when he came off, Bootle scored the game's only goal, while Motors had a man sent off. TOM HANNIGAN played the full game for the Bucks, while DIOR ANGUS lasted 41 minutes. TONY THOMPSON wasn't involved tonight.
NWCL Premier Division : Iram Town beat visitors Atherton Laburnum Rovers 3-0. JOHN JOHNSTON scored the first two goals, the second one a penalty.
SHERIFF NJIE rounded off the scoring for Cheadle Town, who won 1-3 at Wythenshawe.
Fogarty (Germany) and Ging (Georgia) will play further qualifiers before their returns to the United fold ahead of the Scunthorpe United encounter on October 18.
September saw the Wood claim five wins from seven, defeating Sutton United, Morecambe, Altrincham, Boston United, and Woking, while also picking up draws against Scunthorpe United and Southend United to round off a strong run.
Luke faced strong competition for the award, with Rochdale’s Jimmy McNulty, Yeovil Town’s Richard Dryden, and Forest Green’s Robbie Savage all enjoying fine months. However, the facts could not be overlooked with Garrard’s side collecting 17 points from a possible 21 during September, a record unmatched across the division.
This recognition is a testament to the brilliant work Luke, his backroom staff, and the squad have put in since promotion and to the positive momentum building around Meadow Park,
7 October 2025
The winners will be away to Radcliffe in the Third Round Qualifying, in a tie to be held "from the week commencing Monday, 13 October 2025".
Harborough Town "is the realisation of the merger of Harborough Town Juniors, Harborough Spencers and Harborough Minis in 2007, which created one club for all ages, gender and ability for the Market Harborough Community.
We are based in Market Harborough where are our impressive facilities cater for all of the clubs teams. The club became an FA Charter Club in 2004 and through consistent development has achieved FA Charter Standard Community Club Status which is the highest accolade currently available ".
Altrincham actually led 2-0 after 25 minutes with goals from Molloy and Broderick before conceding straight after the interval. After making three second-half substitutions, three late goals in eight minutes turned the match in Everton's favour.
The tie will be played on Sunday, October 26th at 2pm.
Tuesday, 7 October
The deal is subject to the signing of a new lease at Grosvenor Vale and finalising of the legal paperwork.
Nick brings a wealth of global business experience and a lifelong passion for football to the Stones, along with a proven record of helping sports organisations achieve sustainable success both on and off the field.
Growing up in New Jersey, Nick describes himself as a 'sports nut'... It was his extended family in Germany who first passed on their passion for [football]...
His consulting career saw him work on every continent except Antarctica... Following his retirement from McKinsey in 2013, Nick made his first move into team ownership, investing in the Joliet Slammers, a minor league baseball team in Illinois...
His love of football brought him to Leyton Orient in 2021, where he served as an investor and board member during the club’s promotion to League One... He also invested in Germany’s Preußen Münster, who have since achieved back to back promotions to the 2. Bundesliga...
After selling his shares in Leyton Orient, Nick began looking for another opportunity to stay involved in English football. That search led him to Wealdstone FC....
Importantly, he is not coming alone. 'Over the years, I’ve built a network of like-minded investors who share my belief in sustainable success,' Nick notes. 'I’m confident they’ll join me in helping to secure an exciting and enduring future for Wealdstone FC.'
Pending completion of the lease and legal process, Nick Semaca will become Wealdstone FC’s majority shareholder".
The attacker has been at Bristol City since he was six years old and made his first professional contract in November 2024, marking his 17th birthday. A versatile attacking player, Skinner is primarily a centre-forward but can also operate out wide on either wing.
In the 2025/26 season so far, Luke has been playing on loan at Weston-super-Mare... Working under Scott Bartlett during that period provided him with important minutes in men’s football...
First-Team Manager Scott Bartlett, said 'Luke will add more competition, quality and options to our squad. I have worked with Luke recently and he is a talent. For someone so young, he is fearless and will thrive in our environment.'"
Join us at the home of your Shrimpers on Sunday, November 16 and Sunday, December 14 for lots of laughter, top comedians and a brilliant atmosphere. Whether you’re a lifelong Shrimper fan or just fancy a great night out, these events are not something you want to miss out on...
Line-up:
MC: Ash Firth – Essex-based comedian and experienced comedy host, bringing energy and local charm.
Opener: Mad Ron – Award-winning comedy character known for sharp, anarchic humor.
Closer: Steve Gribbin – Comedy circuit legend, celebrated for his satirical comedy songs and razor-sharp wit....
Tickets are just £15 per night".
Simon Grayson will continue to be assisted by Nicky Featherstone and will now be joined by Elliott Dickman in the role of First Team Coach.
Dickman has a long track record of coaching in the North East, having previously spent time at Sunderland and Newcastle United with their respective development teams.
The 46-year-old most recently managed South Shields in the Enterprise National League North from 2023 until this summer".
6 October 2025
The win for Daryll Abrahams's side, their third FA Cup victory of the season after knocking out Macclesfield and Atherton LR, also means picking up prize money of £4,000.
The draw for the first round, which sees teams from tier three enter the competition, will take place tomorrow (Monday)".
Last Saturday Harborough Town, unbeaten this season in the league, advanced in the Isuzu FA Trophy with a 2-0 home win against Hednesford Town.
"Ben Stephens’s penalty and Luis Rose’s late strike sealed victory for Harborough Town against a depleted Hednesford Town, sending the Bees into the Isuzu FA Trophy First Round Proper.
After a surprise defeat in the Westerby County Cup on Tuesday night, Harborough were determined to get back to winning ways, evidenced by a strong line-up. With injuries affecting the squad, the Bees recruited 18-year-old Andre Changunda on a month’s loan from League One side Peterborough United. The youngster was immediately thrown into the starting eleven.
On a windy afternoon at the Beehive, the Pitmen travelled with only two outfield substitutes but started brightly. ..
Riley O’Sullivan was clumsily barged off the ball by Kieron Freeman inside the box. Ben Stephens stepped up confidently and sent Breeden the wrong way to put the hosts in front after 12 minutes...
The second half resembled the first in its lack of intensity and cutting edge. The windy conditions perhaps playing a part. Harborough Manager Mitch Austin, suggested, 'the wind affected massively'...
The game was sealed in stoppage time, when Walsh split the defence with a precise pass, sending Rose clear on goal, with the forward guiding the ball into the bottom corner with finesse...
'We did really well. We had a game plan to control possession and I thought we were bob on,' said Austin".
Footnote: Altrincham have exited at the first hurdle (or in a replay at that stage) in four of the past five seasons and the wait for a first home FA Cup win at any stage is now six years' long (since September 2019).
The motion was passed with 98.75% of votes in favour.
As a result of this approval, Lakefront Football Partners LLC will now move to finalise the legal agreements within the agreed period of exclusivity, which runs until 31st October 2025.
This process will formally confirm Nick Semaca as the majority shareholder and new investor in Wealdstone Football Club, working in partnership with and supported by the existing Board of Directors.
Today’s decision marks a significant milestone in the Club’s journey, opening an exciting new chapter that combines long-term financial stability with the resources to match our ambition for growth both on and off the pitch".
"Abdul Abdulmalik opened the scoring for Boreham Wood after 21 minutes, before Matt Rush doubled their lead in the final minute of stoppage time.
Town made three changes at the break, hoping to find a way back into the match, but Femi Ilesanmi’s goal after 63 minutes killed any chances of a comeback.
Richard Dryden named an unchanged team from the side that were 2-1 victors away at Sutton United midweek, looking to win a fourth straight game in the Enterprise National League, and a third successive home victory.
But it was the visitors who started the brightest... Luke Garrard’s side found their breakthrough after 21 minutes when Abdulmalik drove inside from the left and bent a right-footed strike past Ward into the far corner.
The visitors went close twice before adding their second moments before the half came to a close...
The visitors had a third, with Ilesanmi being in the right place to tap home a blocked attempt inside the penalty area by Clayden after 63 minutes".
Speaking to CUTV, he said 'Yeah, it was a tough, well-fought win for the boys. It’s a tough place to come... Their fans are loud, they give a lot of energy, and you can feel that'...
Hayden’s header proved to be the decisive moment...'I'd just put one wide, and I told myself if I got a similar opportunity, I was going to score. And it came, and I did it'...
It was a physical affair from start to finish... but Hayden said he was proud of how the team stood firm'...
Over 700 travelling fans made the trip, and the defender was full of praise for their backing".
5 October 2025
"But I can't help but feel a little bit frustrated with the performamce.
"It was a little bit scrappy at times from us...
"It's really disappointing to concede when we did as, if we see out the first half, I think it's a completely different game".
The match was not a classic as the statistics in the NL Paper show.
Alty had three shots, two of which were on target, whilst Wealdstone had four shots, two of which were on target.
There were just three corners in the match, one of which was for Altrincham
22 fouls punctuated proceedings, thirteen committed by the hosts.
Match report here.
Phil though that it was "a real strong performance" despite having to travel down on the day.
He feels that all London trips should be overnight stays and that travelling on the coach on the day of the game was why "we were caught cold" after "a very long trip".
Whilst the Robins go into the game without a win in six matches, the Leicestershire club remains unbeaten in the league and on Saturday they progressed in the Isuzu FA Trophy, defeating Hednesfprd Town 2-0, thanks to a penalty and an added time goal.
The team showed just one change from their last league game and comprised: 1. Elliott Taylor, 2. George Carline, 3. Josh Walsh, 4. Liam Dolman, 5. Connor Kennedy (capt), 6. Alex Morris, 7. Devon Kelly-Evans, 8. Brady Hickey, 9. Riley O'Sullivan, 10. Ben Stephens, 11. Andre Changunda. Subs: 12. Paul Malone, 14. Danny Newton, 15. Luis Rose, 16. James Taylor, 17. Ben Williams
League One : ALI SMITH played the full game for AFC Wimbledon as they won 0-2 at Blackpool. However Plymouth Argyle left OWEN DALE on the bench in their 1-1 home draw with Wigan Athletic.
Having sustained a head injury last week, CARL PIERGIANNI missed Stevenage's 2-0 home derby win over Luton Town.
League Two : A full shift from ELLIOT NEWBY couldn't help Barrow to do better than a goalless draw with relegation threatened visitors Shrewsbury Town.
Bromley shared 6 goals with visitors Tranmere Rovers at Hayes Lane. CONNOR JENNINGS played the whole second half for Rovers, while MARCUS DINANGA only came off the Bromley bench after 84 minutes.
By the time Chesterfield introduced JAMES BERRY after 63 minutes at Colchester United they were already 4-1 down. Although James netted a consolation goal, the Spireites went down 6-2.
Neither of Oldham Athletic's former Robins took part in their 3-1 defeat at Notts County, who left SONNY ALJOFREE on the bench.
Grimsby Town had already pretty well wrapped up their 0-2 win at Salford City by the time JUSTIN AMALUZOR joined the match in the 87th minute.
National League : CONNOR TEALE was credited with assist for the goal with which Boston United came from behind to lead at Gateshead. He and defensive partner ZAK MILLS held firm thereafter, and the Pilgrims struck again to win 1-3.
ALEX NEWBY had scored what was the only goal at Hartlepool United when he was part of the triple substitution that saw TYRESE SINCLAIR come off the bench. York increased their lead and, despite conceding just 2 minutes later, they won 1-2.
JOSH LUNDSTRAM played the whole of Eastleigh's 1-1 home draw with Solihull Moors.
JUSTIN DONAWA was substituted after 76 minutes as Brackley Town went down 2-0 at Halifax.
KENNEDY DIGIE (left) scored his 4th goal in the last 5 games to rub out Morecambe's advantage as Tamworth drew 1-1 at The Lamb.
By the time they substituted JEFF KING after 79 minutes, Boreham Wood had convincingly put paid to Yeovil Town's run of 3 straight victories, hitting 3 goals without reply and spoiling KYLE FERGUSON'S day. As usual MATT GOULD could only watch helplessly from the bench.
In the evening game, REGAN LINNEY was booked for two fouls in quick succession but his Carlisle side emerged victorious, 0-1 at Scunthorpe United.
National North : AFC Fylde trailed at the interval at AFC Telford, but recovered strongly to win 1-3. CHRIS MERRIE and RYAN COLCLOUGH started for CRAIG MAHON'S side. GEORGE WILSON replaced Chris after 70 minutes, while Ryan gave way to LIAM BROCKBANK after 87 minutes.
SAM HEATHCOTE drew a good early save from the visiting goalkeeper, but Macclesfield were hampered by the 20th minute dismissal of Oldham Athletic loanee Josh Kay and succumbed 0-1 to Marine.
Bedford Town pulled off a 0-2 away win against Worksop Town, who were captained by LUKE WATERFALL. Town signed Boreham Wood keeper Nathan Ashmore this week on an emergency loan, which would suggest an injury to CALEB ANSEN.
National South : ASHLEY HEMMINGS equalised for Dagenham & Redbridge after visitors Maidstone scored first - and it was the men from Kent who struck the only goal of the second half to take all three points, leaving the Daggers in the bottom four.
Welsh Premier League : JOHN DISNEY'S Connah's Quay Nomads side had a comfortable 3-0 home win over Llanelli, which lifted them above Bala Town into 4th spot. For Bala, JOEL TORRANCE was unfortunately credited with an own goal as they lost 2-0 at Cardiff Metropolitan.
FA Trophy : A lone goal by the ever-reliable JACK REDSHAW allowed Hyde United to progress against visitors Warrington Town.
Runcorn Linnets met Bury in a tie hanging over from the previous round. Bury apparently have a long injury list, and, also faced by fixture congestion, decided not to prioritise the Trophy, sending their U21 side to West Cheshire.
Linnets coasted to a 7-0 win, and although RYAN BROOKE and LUKE WALL weren't in their squad, SEAN MILLER returned from injury as a 55th minute substitute.
Shifnal Town made the long trek to Lincolnshire, and made hosts Gainsborough Trinity fight all the way for a 3-2 win. Although JONNY MARGETTS had a 3rd minute penalty saved, he popped up with Trinity's second goal. After Shifnal got themselves back into it at 2-2, Jonny was withdrawn after 73 minutes and 12 minutes later Trinity settled the tie.
Scottish Premiership : MARCUS DACKERS scored Kilmarnock's clincher as they beat visitors St.Mirren 2-0.
NWCL Premier Division : The prolific SHERIFF NJIE scored the winner as Cheadle Town came from behind to win 1-2 at Wilmington.
JOHN JOHNSTON was on target, scoring the second goal as Irlam won 0-3 at Stockport Town.
West Didsbury & Chorlton also hit 3 without reply against visitors Longridge Town, with LEWIS BILLINGSLEY rounding off the scoring.
However, the last time Altrincham played a league game on that date it was also a home match in 2014 against Woking, which this year happens to be that very same fixture that Alty will play on the following Saturday, 18 October.
However, Altrincham have played a more recent game on 11 October than that cup tie than 2014. In 2022 they played away to Sandbach United in the Cheshire Senior Cup First Round, winning 4-0.
The Altrincham goals came from debutant Zak Goodson (17 mins), a brace from Aaron Bennett (47 and 64 mins) and a fourth goal from Jordan Hulme in the 78th minute.
Altrincham progressed to the semi-final that season but went out at that stage, at home to Congleton Town, losing a penalty shootout.
In the Fourth Round Qualifying, the prize money is £9,375 for the winners and £3,125 for losers.
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Monday 13 October
4 October, 2025
They had to recover from a disastrous start to the match, conceding after just five minutes. Georgiou's freekick was met by McEvoy who headed over Hutchinson to score just under the crossbar.
It could easily have got worse as Olomola and Woodman both failed to convert decent openings inside the first fifteen minutes.
Altrincham found an equaliser in the second added minute before the interval when Crawford fed Knowles whose shot was parried to Gale, who netted from close range. So Alty reached half-time level despite being second best for much of the half.
The second half was a generally low quality affair, littered with errors. Wealdstone played the last five minutes of added time with ten men after substitute Adarkwa pulled his hamstring.
Befre kick-off, Tylor Golden, surprisingly returning from suspension after missing only two matches, and new loanee Jack Hinchy, came into the starting eleven, the duo replacing Kirk and Osborne who both moved to the bench.
Alty's other new loanee, Billy Waters, was named on the bench where Olly Crankshaw returned after becoming a father last week. Sam Barnes returned to the bench after serving his concussion recovery period.
Wealdstone were without Diarra and Kretzschmar who had been on their bench last time out.
WEALDSTONE: 1. Dante Baptiste, 3. Anthony Georgiou, 5. Deon Woodman, 7. Enzio Boldewijn, 8. Dylan Kadji, 9. Olufela Olomola, 14. Micah Obiero, 15. Philip Chinedu, 20. Nathan Tshikuna, 22. Connor McAvoy, 29. Junior Tiensia. Subs: 2. Jack Cook, 4. Omar Mussa, 11. Sak Hassan, 17. Dom Hutchinson, 27. Sean Adarkwa, 28. Lucas Covolan (gk), 24. Nathan Young-Coombes
ALTRINCHAM: 30 Luke Hutchinson, 2. Lewis Banks, 34. Dan Sassi, 4. Lewis Baines, 3. Sam Reed, 23. Tylor Golden 22. Tom Crawford, 21. Jack Hinchy, 8 Isaac Marriott, 11. Jimmy Knowles, 9. James Gale. Subs: 6. Elliot Osborne, 7. Olly Crankshaw, 10. Keaton Ward, 24. Sam Barnes, 27. Louie Fallon (gk), 29. Billy Waters, 40. Charlie Kirk.
Enterprise National League
Saturday, 4th October 2025
The 30-year-old... goes straight into Phil Parkinson's squad for today's Enterprise National League clash at Wealdstone.
On signing Billy the gaffer said 'I'm really pleased we've been able to bring in a player of Billy's quality and experience. He's a proven goal scorer at this level and I feel he's exactly what this group needs at this time."
After beginning his career with Crewe Alexandra, our new signing made his goal scoring name between 2015 and 2017 with Cheltenham Town, before spending three years with Northampton Town.
Stops at Torquay United and a 19-goal National League season at FC Halifax Town followed, as well as time with Wrexham and Doncaster Rovers, ahead of joining Oldham Atheltic midway through last season - he'll wear number 29 for the Robins".
Footnote: Waters has played against Altrincham several times for at least five different clubs.
Back in 2015 he featured twice for Cheltenham Town against Altrincham, once as a starter and once named as a substitute.
He has also played for FC Halifax Town against The Robins. He scored for them against Alty in 2021 and also played against the Robins for the Shaymen in April 2022 and December 2024.
Billy also played for Oldham against Altrincham in 2024/25 season and has turned out for Curzon Ashton and Chester FC against The Robins as well.
Left: Kahrel Reddin
They share with Altrincham the distinction of being the only two clubs in the current Enterprise National League who were both founder-members of the APL and have never tasted Football League status.
For the past two games Altrincham have been without defender Golden (suspended), winger Reddin (suspended), centre-back Barnes (concussion) and winger Crankshaw (personal reasons), whilst two other centre-backs, Sass-Davies and Cooper, have also been unfit to start a game this season.
With nine defeats since the start of the season, Altrincham have suffered the most defeats for the club in their first 13 fixtures from the start of any season since at least before national non-League football status was introduced in 1979.
Meanwhile, Wealdstone "reminds shareholders that the EGM will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 11:00am in the Main Hall, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip.
The meeting will be chaired by Board Director Quentin Fox. Nick Semaca will be in attendance as will the club's legal team from Quastels. A representative from the National League will also be attending as an observer".
Smith, who is the older brother of our Vice Captain Kyron Gordon, commented... 'I’ve been itching to get in and I’m glad it’s been sorted'...
Smith began his career in the Sheffield United setup, in the same age group as Harvey Gilmour, before progressing to sign professional terms with the Blades.
After loan spells at Barrow, Doncaster and Bristol Rovers, he joined Dale in January 2020... A loan move to Swindon Town followed the season afterwards, before he signed permanently for Hull City in August 2021. He appeared over 40 times for the Tigers before finishing the 2022/23 season with Oxford United.
League Two side Bradford City secured his services the following summer on a three-year deal. He netted 12 times for the Bantams in his first season before rejoining Barrow on loan for the second half of last season, where he worked with our now Assistant Head Coach Jason Taylor".
He guided Yeovil Town to four impressive wins, including victories over Woking, Aldershot Town, Altrincham, and Sutton United. Following Danny Webb’s brief spell in charge, Dryden’s leadership has brought stability and confidence back to the squad.
He faces tough competition from Luke Garrard of Boreham Wood, who collected 17 points from seven games, with wins over Sutton United, Morecambe, Altrincham, Boston United, and Woking.
Jimmy McNulty of Rochdale also impressed, overseeing a perfect September with victories against Braintree Town, Truro City, Solihull Moors, and Carlisle United, despite a reduced fixture list.
Robbie Savage of Forest Green Rovers led his side to four wins from six matches, including victories at Morecambe, Hartlepool United, Woking, and Altrincham".
The 20-year-old comes into the Pools squad and is set to make his debut against York City on Saturday 4th October.
Evans made four appearances for the Lions in the 2024-25 season, as well as spending time on loan at Sutton United in the National League...
Evans said... 'Yesterday morning, I heard there could be a chance, and then it moved on swiftly with help from both Clubs coming together and putting everything into place'...
Pools boss Simon Grayson said... 'He was very keen to come here, which helps. Playing games in the Championship is a fantastic pedigree to have'".
Operating a cashless system across the BTMK Box Office, bars, kiosks and corporate areas at Roots Hall will enhance supporters’ matchday experience with the aim of increasing speed of service and cutting queue times of the club operations on a matchday, especially during peak times.
Tom Lawrence, Southend United CEO, said... 'The new systems will also help us monitor stock levels and better understand what supporters buy which will ensure we can meet the demand for those popular products...
This is another important step ready for when we build a new East Stand... The impact of going totally cashless should not be very noticeable.
Cash will only be accepted at the stadium where card payment isn’t feasible, meaning programme sales from vendors will continue to be cash only".
Meeney arrived at the VBS Community Stadium from Horsham as First Team Coach in the summer of 2024, and quickly became a popular member of staff in SM1 with his infectious personality and passion for the sport.
After taking on the role of Interim Head Coach earlier this month, he has helped to stabilise performances and results over the last couple of weeks, securing important draws against Woking and Boston United.
We would like to offer our sincere gratitude to Jon for all his hard work during his time at Gander Green Lane, and he leaves with our best wishes for the future".
Footnote: This follows the arrival of new manager Chris Agutter which was announced on Thursday.
"To remind all supporters of the importance of enjoying the match and the matchday experience in an enjoyable but respectful manner.
Hartlepool United, York City FC, and York City Supporters Trust have worked closely and will continue to do so with Cleveland Police and North Yorkshire Police to ensure a safe and enjoyable match-day experience for everyone...
We urge all supporters to represent their clubs in the right way".
A Dispersal Order is "in effect from 8am Saturday 4th October to 8am Sunday 5th October, covering Hartlepool Town Centre... Non-compliance may result in arrest...
North Yorkshire-based British Transport Police will be present on the trains back to York from Hartlepool."
3 October 2025
The tie has been rearranged for next Tuesday, 7 October, at 7.45pm.
Admission to the game next Tuesday has been set at £3 for over-18s and £1 for under-18s with tickets available online or at the turnstiles on the night.
The winners next Tuesday will play Radcliffe away during the following week, commencing 13 October.
The couple announced the arrival of their daughter, Delilah Maeve Crankshaw, on social media. Fogarty added that little Delilah made an early entrance, arriving six weeks before her due date on September 30...
Fogarty announced her pregnancy back in in May, when she and Ollie shared their scan photo on Instagram with a caption that said: 'Half of me, half of you. Baby Crankshaw coming November 25.'”
So far this season, Crankshaw has made seven appearances for Altrincham, but has not picked up a single goal or assist...
Fogarty, daughter of former superbike world champion Carl Fogarty, went public with her relationship with Crankshaw in September 2023."
Foonote: Since joining the club in summer 2023, the injury-hit player has made just ten starts and eight further appearances from the bench. He has yet to score.
The tie takes place on Saturday, October 11th (3pm) at The J.Davidson Stadium...
Club Director John Coyne (right) said 'We’re pleased to be at home in the FA Cup and to welcome Harborough Town and their supporters. To help create the best possible atmosphere, we’ve reduced admission prices and hope to see a big turnout for what should be a fantastic game.'
Since an excellent win at York City on 4 March this year, Altrincham have played 26 National League games across the end of last season and the start of the current campaign.
In that sequence they have won just six league games, drawn three matches and lost on 17 occasions; a haul of 21 points from 26 fixtures.
The six wins comprise four home wins (versus Yeovil Town, Sutton United, Solihull Moors and Aldershot Town), and two victories on the road, at FC Halifax Town and Gateshead. Whilst those four home wins were all against clubs lying south of Altrincham, the team's last four away wins were at clubs located north of the town (York, Hartlepool and twice at Gateshead)!
In fact, the last league win when travelling south from Altrincham was in January 2025 at Eastleigh. Hopefully the game at Wealdstone on Saturday will break that sequence of disappointment when heading south.
Right: Lewis Banks (foreground) headed Altrincham ahead on Wednesday night but James Gale (background) sums up a night of frustration.
Crawford thought he had broken the deadlock on 55 with a powerful header from a cross into the area but it was ruled out for a foul...
Banks’s cushioned his header into the top right corner and this time it did count (1-0, 59 mins)...
Peaks made three changes with just under 20 remaining.... Another flagkick and this time Digie connected at the far post to head home the equaliser (1-1, 81 mins)...
From [a] corner the ball came out to Bates and he drilled it low and into the area and it took a deflection to put it into the bottom left corner and the back of the net to spark the travelling faithful into celebratory song (1-2, 86 mins)".
On Wednesday Wealdstone reported that they "cruised away with three points after a dominant performance at St James Park [Brackley].
Enzio Boldewijn was on hand to lash the ball home early on to set the tone for the Stones.
Micah Obiero capped off a lively performance with a peach of a goal straight after the restart.
Sam Cox made two changes to the side that drew with Eastleigh at the weekend. Connor McAvoy returned from injury to make his first start of the season, coming in for Dom Hutchinson, whilst Sean Adarkwa returned to the XI in place of Olufela Olomola.
Wealdstone started the game as they meant to go on, completely on the front foot and taking the game to Brackley Town...
Next up for the Stones, the visit of Altrincham this Saturday at 3pm.
WEALDSTONE XI: Baptiste, Chinedu, Woodman (Diarra 85’), McAvoy (Hassan 46’), Boldewijn, Georgiou, Kadji, Tiensia (Hutchinson 85, Tshikuna (Olomola 66’), Obiero, Adarkwa".
The 37-year-old arrives at Gander Green Lane from National League South side Worthing in a deal that took extra time to finalise due to the Rebels’ profound determination to retain him, and required significant investment to secure his release from his contract at Woodside Park.
Terry Bullivant, Director of Football said, 'He’s a young, up and coming and energetic Head Coach whose Worthing team were always incredibly attractive to watch with a winning mentality. We’ve been through a thorough process, which has taken slightly longer than what we’d have liked and talked to some outstanding candidates, but with Chris’s passion and drive, which was evident,... but every time [we] met him, we know we made the right choice'...
Agutter now makes the step up to the National League having carved out a reputation for building teams that play possession-oriented football, with an emphasis on keeping the ball and building attacks".
2 October 2025
In particuar, the boss felt that "We were a blunt knife at the top end of the pitch" and "we got what we deserved". However, it was not just in attack that there were deficiencies as "to concede the goals that we have is scandalous".
The Robins were still without the suspended Golden and Reddin as well as Barnes (concussion), Crankshaw (personal matters), Sass-Davies (injured) and Cooper (presumably unfit despite being an unused sub last Saturday). Just five were named on the bench.
Altrincham enjoyed more of the first-half possession but it was Hutchinson who was the busier keeper whilst his counterpart Jasbir Singh, at the other end, was untested. Mis-passes also dogged the Alty performance before the break.
However, Alty did take the lead after 59 minutes when Banks headed home a corner from the right, taken by Osborne.
But Andy Peaks's triple substitution, after 72 minutes, altered the momentum of the game and the Lambs duly equalised when ex-Alty man Kennedy Digie headed home a corner in the 81st minute.
Not content with a point, Tamworth went forward again and, five minutes after equalising, they went ahead. Hutchinson punched away an aerial ball but it fell to Bates on the edge of the box and his low shot found its way into the net.
Match report here.
On Wednesday, the Stones were away at Brackley Town where they recorded an impressive 2-0 win. They will face Altrincham from twelfth position in the National League, whilst the Robins go into the game in twentieth place.
The corresponding game with Altrincham at Wealdstone last season ended 3-3 after Altrincham had twice been ahead. This time they will not be facing Alex Reid, who scored a brace for Alty's opponents last season. Reid has moved on to Hartlepool United.
Press and media officer John Edwards elaborated, writing that "Though he only turned 22 at the end of January, Jack has already clocked up nearly 30 appearances in Leagues One and Two for both Shrewsbury Town and his current club County over the past couple of seasons.
A combative midfielder with an impressive range of passing, the 5ft 11in Mancunian [though born in Swindon, Wiltshire] will be with us until January ...
'Jack is an excellent loan signing for us,' said Phil Parkinson... 'He was too good not to make a move for, and I feel he will enhance our ability to retain the ball and also improve us defensively, which is definitely an area where we are looking to improve.'
A product of Stockport County's youth system, Jack progressed through the Academy at Edgeley Park... Brighton moved in to sign him ... and quickly installed him as captain of their under-21s side... and when he was loaned to Shrewsbury in February 2024, he made 12 first-team appearances...
In July last year, he joined Notts County on a two-year deal".
Footnote: Hinchy was not in the squad for Wednesday's match.
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Admission to the game has been set at £3 for over-18s and £1 for under-18s with tickets available online or at the turnstiles on the night.
National League : CONNOR TEALE and captain ZAK MILLS stood firm as Boston United earned a goalless draw at home to league leaders Forest Green Rovers.
JUSTIN DONAWA only came off the Brackley Town bench after 82 minutes, by which time visitors Wealdstone had already wrapped up a 0-2 win.
REGAN LINNEY didn't score in Carlisle United's 3-1 home win over Hartlepool United, but he was credited with two assists before his 90th minute substitution.
It was a bad night for York City too. TYRESE SINCLAIR was withdrawn after 64 minutes, and ALEX NEWBY (booked in the first half) also departed after 90 minutes. Visitors Scunthorpe United won 1-3.
NPL Division 1 West : JOE PIGGOTT (right) scored the equaliser for Atherton Collieries as they drew 1-1 at Shifnal Town. SAM SHERIDAN was booked.
NWCL Premier Division : LEWIS BILLINGSLEY scored the winner as West Didsbury & Chorlton beat visitors AFC Liverpool 4-3.
Chris, 50, brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record from his time at FC Halifax Town, where he was appointed First Team Manager in 2022...
Known for his clear philosophy, professionalism and ability to build competitive teams, Chris impressed Moors Chairman Darryl Eales, who said... 'From our first meeting, I was impressed with Chris’s vision and ambition and his excellent fit with Moors as a club and our culture'....
Chris added 'I am absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to join the Moors. I have always admired the way the Club is run and the way it has competed in recent years. Meeting Darryl and a number of the staff gives me great enthusiasm for the job. I also believe we have the makings of a competitive squad that can be successful in the Enterprise National League'...
Joining Chris as Assistant Manager will be Andy Cooper, who also worked alongside him at FC Halifax Town."
Having made the move to Hertfordshire in 2019, initially on loan before making it a permanent switch a year later, the 35-year-old ‘keeper has asserted himself as a fan favourite after making over 150 appearances and playing a pivotal role in last season’s promotion.
After a slight decrease in playing time between the sticks at Meadow Park, Ashmore joins the Eagles who currently sit in 22nd place and three points from safety following their promotion from the Isthmian Premier Central Division last term.
Everyone at the club would like to wish Nathan the best of luck during his time in Bedfordshire, as he reunites with former Wood number 10 Tyrone Marsh at the New Eyrie".
The Lambs start the match in eleventh place, with 18 points compared with Altrincham's 12.
Last Saturday Altrincham were without the suspended Weaver, Golden and Reddin as well as missing central defender Barnes (concussion), winger Crankshaw (personal matters) and Gale (ill).
In addition Jake Cooper was name on the bench but not risked on the pitch having missed the entire season to date with injury. It also emerged that fellow centre-back Billy Sass-Davies who also has yet to appear this season has had a recent operation, though its nature has not been divulged.
For this game only Weaver of the suspended players has completed his ban and is available tonight. However, Barnes may also be available if he is deemed to have recovered from his concussion.
Alty had only managed to name four on the bench on Saturday at Yeovil.
Tuesday 30 September 2025
The Harborough squad for the tie comprised: 1. Elliott Taylor, 2. George Carline, 3. Josh Walsh, 4. Liam Dolman, 5. Connor Kennedy (capt), 6. Alex Morris, 7. Devon Kelly-Evans, 8. Brady Hickey, 9. Riley O'Sullivan, 10. Ben Stephens, 11. Dempsey Arlott-John. Subs: 12. Paul Malone, 13. Beri Asante, 14. Danny Newton, 15. Eliot Putman, 16. Luis Rose, 17. James Taylor, 18. Ben Williams
Harborough went 4-0 up before Sports scored a late consolation goal.
The Bees' scorers were Brady Hickey (39'), Josh Walsh (51') Paul Malone (65') and Danny Newton (68').
Until last night Harborough were unbeaten in all competitions but they lost 1-2 on Tuesday on their plastic pitch to Lutterworth Town in the Leicestershire & Rutland Challenge Cup.
In addition to yesterday's piece about Harborough Town in the Alty Files, here is some further information about the Leicestershire club's players.
In addition to striker Danny Newton there are several others in their squad who have faced Altrincham in the past.
Probably the best known of these players is another ex-Brackley Town player, George Carline, who actually joined the Bees at the same time as Newton last summer, as reported by Harborough Town.
Right-back George Carline has faced Altrincham previously for Leamington and Chesterfield.
Lesser known, but also with an Alty connection, is centre-back Liam Dolman who was named in a Kidderminster Harriers' squad against Altrincham but did not get on the pitch; that was as far back as 2009.
Harborough's centre-midfielder Devon Kelly-Evans (not to be confused with Dion Kelly-Evans) has faced Altrincham for Nuneaton Borough. His partner in the Harborough midfield is Connor Kennedy, the team captain.
Also needing watching is recent signing Brady Hickey a goalscorer who spent many years with Barwell.
Thanks to Barry Pikesley for some of the above information..
Professional Development League : Peterborough United gave a rare outing to CHRIS CONN-CLARKE in their U21 fixture away to Hull City, but, after he struck the post 7 minutes in, the hosts took control and went in 4-0 up at the break. Although Chris went on to complete the game, the young Tigers won 4-1.
JACK KINGDON is now captaining Cardiff City's U21 side, and he played the full game as they saw off visitors Millwall 4-0.
KYLE FERGUSON played the whole of Yeovil Town's 1-2 win at Sutton United, while MATT GOULD was on the bench as usual. Another unused substitute was Eastleigh's JOSH LUNDSTRAM, as they won 0-2 at Truro City.
AFC Fylde were less fortunate, getting knocked out at Darlington. CHRIS MERRIE and RYAN COLCLOUGH started for CRAIG MAHON'S side, but they were two down at the interval. GEORGE WILSON replaced Ryan at the start of the second half, and it was he who reduced the arrears after 55 minutes, but it was in vain as the Quakers struck again to win 3-1. LIAM BROCKBANK was left on the Coasters bench.
Bootle fell at home to a single goal from Clitheroe. TONY THOMPSON and TOM HANNIGAN played the full game, while DIOR ANGUS was a 26th minute substitute.
Wythenshawe Town captain ASTLEY MULHOLLAND was withdrawn after 77 minutes at Chasetown, where his side, unable to field a full bench, lost 2-0.
Stalybridge Celtic's 1-0 home win over Sporting Khalsa featured a full shift from KYLE BROWNHILL, while ELLIOT ROKKA was an 80th minute substitute.
The following pages, which initially replicate those pages with the same web addresses which formed part of the official Club website, will be re-branded from 2018 as part of this new unofficial Alty Files site.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Woking manager Tommy Widdrington's mysterious resignation this week took a surprising turn on Thursday when struggling National South club Eastbourne Borough announced "the appointment of Tommy Widdrington as First Team Manager."
At the other end of the country, Gateshead "can confirm the departure of midfielder Max Sheaf by mutual consent.
At Rochdale, the club reports that "Dale's Tarryn Allarakhia and Oliver Whatmuff were both out on duty representing their countries.
Meanwhile, Scunthorpe United "announce the extension of forward Ty Sellars-Fleming’s loan deal from Hull City for a further three months, taking the spell through until January.
Down in Somerset Yeovil Town "announce the signing of Michee Efete, who joins the Glovers on a deal until the end of the 2025/26 season..
POST-MATCH PARKY
Interviewed after the 3-0 win in extra time at Harborough Tpwn, Altrincham boss Phil Parkinson said that in that replay he had wanted to "repay the fans" after "I got my subs wrong" last Saturday when he made four changes at once in the 84th minute with Alty leading 2-0, only to draw the tie 2-2.
"IT'S A RED" ADMITS HARBOROUGH BOSS
Speaking on X, the Harborough Town manager Mitch Austin said he was "extremely proud of the work rate, the endeavour" of his team in the replay.
NEXT: WOKING
Altrincham face Woking on Saturday with the two clubs level on points and the Surrey side only ahead on goal difference. The CArds are 19th and Alty lie 20th at kick-off.
FA CUP: SLOUGH TOWN
Slough Town wil be Altrincham's hosts in Round One of the FA Cup.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Eastleigh "confirm that Zavier Massiah-Edwards has returned to Watford FC following the end of the his loan in SO50.
At Sutton United "October proved to be a difficult international break for Sutton’s overseas players, with only one able to contribute to a win.
HARBOROUGH TOWN 0-3 ALTRINCHAM
In Tuesday's FA Cup replay in Leicestershire, Alty laboured for two hours to run out 3-0 winners over a Harborough Town team reduced to ten men just seven minutes after kick-off.
NEXT LEAGUE OPPONENTS: WOKING
Next Saturday, 18 October, Altrincham return to league action as they welcome Woking to the J. Davidson Stadium.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
Saturday 18th October
ALTY OLD BOYS
Phil Jordan reports on Tuesday's games...
TOM PEERS started for Chester at home to Morecambe and played 94 minutes, picking up a booking - but it was DYLAN MOTTLEY-HENRY who came off the bench after 64 minutes, and opened the scoring 15 minutes later. Chester struck again late on to win 2-0 and will visit Cambridge United next.
KYLE BROWNHILL played the full game for Stalybridge Celtic at Clitheroe, where they won 1-3. GREG WILKINSON was an 87th minute substitute, while ELLIOT ROKKA (left) was left on the bench.
THROUGH THE YEARS: 18 OCTOBER
Next Saturday, when Altrincham entertain Woking, it will be three years since the club's last fixture on that date, 18 October.
14 October 2025
HARBOROUGH TOWN 0-3 ALTRINCHAM after extra time
Altrincham were flattered by a three-goal margin, with the hosts playing with ten men from the seventh minute to the 120th.
EMIRATES FA CUP REPLAYS
Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying, Replays:
ALDERSHOT BOSS RESIGNS
Aldershot Town "confirm that Tommy Widdrington has informed the Club of his resignation as First-Team Manager.
ALTY YOUTH BOW OUT OF FA YOUTH CUP
Altrincham FC report that "Alty's youngsters suffered a cruel FA Youth Cup exit on penalties to Radcliffe after an often cagey affair at the Neuven Stadium">
ALTY DRAW POSSIBLE AWAY TIE
In Monday's First Round Proper draw in the Emirates FA Cup, Altrincham or Harborough Town have been drawn away at Slough Town, who play in the National South, where they have been since 2018. Ties are to be played on the weekend of 1 November.
FA CUP REPLAY: HARBOROUGH TOWN
In their FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying replay tonight against Harborough Town, Altrincham will be looking for their first FA Cup win in nine ties (and replays) since 2021. They are also seeking their first win in eight games in any competition, since they beat Sutton United on 6 September.
CUP-TIE HIGHLIGHTS
Alty TV has extended highlights of the tie on Saturday which ended in a 2-2 draw between Altrincham and Harborough.
ALTY OLD BOYS
Peterborough Today reports that
"Carlisle United manager Mark Hughes is already keen to make Chris Conn-Clarke’s move from Peterborough United a permanent one.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Altrincham's next league opponents will be Woking who, like Altrincham have an FA Cup replay to settle before they travel for their game at the J. Davidson Stadium on Saturday.
NINTH TIME LUCKY?
Altrincham face Harborough Town on Tuesday in an Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying replay.
THROUGH THE YEARS: 14 OCTOBER
Howard Watts and Mike Garnett's Through the Years data remind us that when Alty face Harborough Town on Tuesday night it will be exactly two years since the Robins met Oldham Athletic in a Fourth Round Qualifying tie at the JDS, which they lost by the only goal of the game.
LAWRENCE CEARY R.I.P.
The death has been reported of Lawrence Cleary, aged 86, who was member of the Altrincham FC Board in the 1980s.
EIGHTH MANAGERIAL DEPARTURE
With just 14 matchdays having been played in the Enterprise National League, there have been eight managerial departures already.
Obtaining one win in the last 11 games falls short of the required standard; therefore, the Board of Directors have collectively made the extremely difficult decision to relieve Simon of his duties.
EMIRATES FA CUP DRAW
According to the FA, "The Emirates FA Cup first round proper draw will be made on Monday evening, live on TNT Sports as clubs from the EFL’s League One and League Two join the competition.
EMIRATES FA CUP REPLAYS
As of Sunday afternoon, the FA itself listed all the replays of the Fourth Qualifying Round as taking place on Thursday 16 October at 7.45pm; everyone else believes they are being played on Tuesday, 14 October!
ALTY OLD BOYS
Chris CONN-CLARKE spoke to the Carlisle United website after his brace in the club's FA Cup win at Boston United.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Boston United report that "Full-back Marcel Lavinier made his second Boston United appearance on Saturday afternoon.
"WE WERE OUTPLAYED" ADMITS BEES' BOSS
In the NL Paper, Harborough Town boss Mitch Austin admitted "We weren't great for the first 80 minutes, in truth, we were outplayed by a team [from] two divisions above.
POST-MATCH PARKY
After the draw with Harborough Town, Alty boss Phil Parkinson spoke to Alty TV.
ALTRINCHAM v HARBOROUGH TOWN
With 83 minutes on the clock Altrincham were leading 2-0 and heading comfortably for the First Round Proper of the Emirates FA Cup. At this point they made a quadruple substitution. On came the two new loanees Waters and Hinchy for their home debuts, as well as Reed and Ward. Off went Gale, Marriott, Golden and Osborne...
NEXT: WOKING
Altrincham's next league game is on Saturday, at home to Woking.
ALTY OLD BOYS
Phil Jordan reports on Saturday's action.
Welsh Premier League : If there was a "Substitution of the Season" Award, JOHN DISNEY (right) would be firmly in the running. With the game at Briton Ferry goalless at the interval, the Connah's Quay Nomads boss sent on Ulsterman Harry Franklin - and 15 minutes later he completed a rapid-fire hat trick to give his side a 0-3 win.
JAKE BICKERSTAFF got a rare start for Cheltenham Town at Gillingham, but was withdrawn after 68 minutes with the game still goalless. The Gloucestershire Robins scored late on, but a 95th minute equaliser made the final score 1-1.
FA Cup, 4th Qualifying Round : CHRIS CONN-CLARKE (right) signed on in style at Brunton Park.
TOM PEERS (right) and DYLAN MOTTLEY-HENRY came off the bench for Chester after 63 minutes at Morecambe, and the Seals came from behind to draw 1-1.
NPL Division 1 West : TONY THOMPSON and TOM HANNIGAN (left), who was booked, were in the Bootle side that lost 0-1 to visitors Sporting Khalsa (one of whose substitutes was Prince Henry!)
A full shift from KYLE BROWNHILL couldn't save Stalybridge Celtic from going down 1-0 at Shifnal Town. Neither ELLIOT ROKKA nor GREG WILKINSON came off the Celtic bench.
EMIRATES FA CUP
Monday 13 October
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Before Saturday's game, Rochdale confirmed "the loan signing of goalkeeper Jackson Smith.
The 23-year-old joins the club on a short term deal from Sky Bet League One side Barnsley.
The National League "has called on the entire football family to support a 3UP Day of Action next month and will change all its 3pm fixtures on Saturday 15 November to kick-off at the later time of 3.03pm.
ALTRINCHAM 2-2 HARBOROUGH TOWN
With 83 minutes on the clock Altrincham were leading 2-0 and heading comfortably for the First Round Proper of the Emirates FA Cup. At this point they made a quadruple substitution. On came the two new loanees Waters and Hinchy for their home debuts, as well as Reed and Ward. Off went Gale, Marriott, Golden and Osborne.
EMIRATES FA CUP FIXTURES
Saturday 11 October
BEFORE THE GAME: ALTRINCHAM v HARBOROUGH TOWN
Harborough Town has issued a trailer for a fuller interview with the Bees' manager Mitch Austin in advance of his team's FA Cup clash against Altrincham today (Saturday).
Mitch Austin is the current manager for Harborough Town FC, appointed in 2020 and having since signed a contract extension. He manages the first team, with David Staff serving as Assistant Manager Mitch oversees the team's development and strategic direction, including player contracts, coaching staff appointments, and the club's emerging talent pathways, according to the Harborough Town FC website.
RESTRICTED ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SPORTS HALL
Altrincham FC report that on Saturday, as well as "welcoming supporters of Altrincham, Harborough Town and the Emirates FA Cup to The J.Davidson Stadium", the club will be welcoming "organisers and attendees of Smash Parties Diwali Mela and Shopping Fair in the Community Sports Hall.
ANTHONY TAYLOR: STRESSES ON REFEREES
Filmed at his hometown club, Altrincham, Premier League and international football referee Anthony Taylor has been interviewed by another local resident Dan Roan of the BBC.
ALTY OLD BOYS
Phil Jordan informs us that on Friday, in the Welsh Premier League, Bala Town, with JOEL TORRANCE between the sticks, were beaten 2-0 at next-to-bottom club Haverfordwest.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Altrincham's next league opponents are Woking who visit the J. Davidson Stadium next Saturday (18th October).
Morecambe's first-team squad has risen to 33 players with news of "the signing of goalkeeper Jamal Blackman on an initial deal until January...
TODAY: HARBOROUGH TOWN
Altrincham host Harborough own tomorrow in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round, hoping to reach the First Round for the second year in succession.
YOUTH CUP HIGHLIGHTS
Alty TV has video highlights of the 4-0 win by Altrincham's Academy under-18s over South Liverpool on Tuesday night.
CCC'S MOVE: PRAISE FOR ALTY
Following Chris Conn-Clarke's loan move to Carlisle United, his parent club was less than effusive in its praise of the player.
A Carlisle United video on X shows Tierney collecting CC at Carlisle station.
JOHN IMRIE R.I.P.
The death, at the age of 64, has been reported of JOHN IMRIE who played for Altrincham in 1987/88, making 2(+2) League appearances and a further appearance as a used sub in the League Cup.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Gateshead "confirm that Connor Pani has suffered an Achilles tendon rupture.
Injuries are also the theme at Hartlepool United where "Club Physio Danny O’Connor provides an update stating, "“There are a few injuries on a few key players...
At Southend United "Actor, writer, and Southend United supporter Martin Trenaman recently visited the club’s new training ground to learn more about our first-team’s home.
Wealdstone "share some positive news on Daniel Nkrumah’s recovery following the injury he sustained in the abandoned match against Scunthorpe United.
Sutton United "confirm the appointment of Dean Hammond to the position of Assistant Manager.
National South club Worthing "confirm the return of Adam Hinshelwood as first team manager.
CONN-CLARKE JOINS LINNEY AT CARLISLE
Chris Conn-Clarke has joined his former Altrincham team-mate Regan Linney at Carlisle United. There is a further Altrincham connection in the deal in that Carlisle's Head of Football Operation is Altrincham's former Director of Football, Marc Tierney.
Chris Conn-Clarke (#10), Regan Linney (#9) and Alex Newby (#30) were Altrincham team-mates, as seen here back in February 2024. All three left Alty last summer, with Conn-Clarke and Linney now reunited at Carlisle whilst Newby is with York City. NEXT: HARBOROUGH TOWN
Altrincham host Leicestershire club Harborough Town in Saturday's Emirates FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round match.
CHESHIRE NEWS
At Macclesfield FC, speaking to Silkmen TV in a lengthy video interview, the club's owner Rob Smethurst reviews his five years in rescuing the club from its financial mess. Following manager Robbie Savage's recent move to Forest Green Rovers, he has concluded that he needs to move on and allow the operation of the club to be the responsibility of others.
WEDNESDAY SCORES
Wednesday 8th October Group D:
FA YOUTH CUP: NEXT ROUND
ALTY OLD BOYS
Phil Jordan reports on Wednesday's game in the National League Cup, in which with ZAK MILLS rested, CONNOR TEALE captained Boston United.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Rochdale "announce that Mani Dieseruvwe has won the Enterprise National League’s September Player of the Month award.
ALTY ADVANCE IN FA YOUTH CUP
In Tuesday's FA Youth Cup tie, Altrincham beat South Liverpool 4-0 to earn an away tie in the Third Round Qualifying at Radcliffe next week.
NEXT LEAGUE OPPONENTS: WOKING
In ten days' time, on Saturday 18 October, Altrincham return to league action as they welcome Woking to the J. Davidson Stadium.
PHIL: NUMBER THREE IN ENGLAND
At the end of March this year we reported that Phil Parkinson and Neil Sorvel celebrated becoming the longest continuously serving management team in the 132-year history of Altrincham FC and its forerunner, Broadheath FC which was founded in 1893.
ALTY OLD BOYS
Phil Jordan reports on Tuesday's games...
Having missed Oldham Athletic's last 7 matches in all competitions, REAGAN OGLE played the full game for Oldham Athletic at Rotherham United, and scored the goal that gave them a 0-2 interval lead. CHARLIE OLSON (left) was given a rare start, but after the Yorkshire side had reduced the arrears he was withdrawn after 75 minutes. Unfortunately for Latics, their hosts turned the game round late on to win 3-2.
ELLIOT NEWBY gave Barrow an 8th minute lead against Tranmere Rovers before being substituted after 65 minutes. Rovers, who left CONNOR JENNINGS (right) on the bench, fought back to win 1-2.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CUP FIXTURES
Wednesday 8th October
Group D
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Boston United "defenders Tommy Fogarty and Finley Ging will go head-to-head on international duty this week.
Birmingham City loanee Fogarty's Northern Ireland and United under-23s player Ging's Malta will lock horns in an U21 World Cup qualifier on Thursday evening.
Boreham Wood "are delighted to announce that manager Luke Garrard has been named Enterprise National League Manager of the Month for September!
FA YOUTH CUP TONIGHT
Altrincham's re-arranged FA Youth Cup tie at home to South Liverpool takes place tonight (Tuesday, 7.45pm) at the J. Davidson Stadium
FA CUP OPPONENTS: HARBOROUGH TOWN
Altrincham's opponents on 11 October in the FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying are Harborough Town, who are the unbeaten league leaders of the Southern League Premier Central division, two steps below the Enterprise National League.
LATE GOALS SINK THE UNDER-19S
Altrincham FC's Academy Under-19 side lost 2-4 at home to Everton FC NWC on Wednesday in the National Football Youth League NW Championship 1.
The Altrincham side comprised (in a/z order), Lewis Broderick, Harry Cain, Benjamin McNamara, Kian Mattison, Callum McCormack, Benjamin Mensah, William Molloy, William Rodwell, Archie Rowlands, William Sneyd and Jimmy Taafe. On the bench were Josh Herreaman, Jacob Martin, Connor Summerfield and Thomas Tattersall.
ANOTHER LONG FA CUP TRIP FOR WOMEN
Altrincham FC reports that the Women will travel to Cumbria to face Penrith in the First Round Proper of the Women's FA Cup.
MIDWEEK FIXTURES
Enterprise National League
ALTY FC MONTHLY DRAW
The Monthly Draw for September produced the following outcome:
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
"On Saturday morning, Wealdstone shareholders voted to amend the articles of association to enable Nick Semaca via his Lakefront Football Partners LLC to become the club’s new investor and majority shareholder.
Eastleigh "announce the signing of forward Luke Skinner from Bristol City on a short-term loan lasting until January.
It's no joke at Roots Hall where Southend United announce that they "are excited to announce the launch of Roots Comedy Club, bringing two nights of live comedy to the Blues Legends Lounge this winter.
Hartlepool United "confirm that the Club has parted ways with Assistant Coach Neil McDonald.
WOMEN PROGRESS IN FA CUP
Altrincham FC report that "Georgia McKnight's second half strike at Stockton Town was enough to secure Altrincham FC Women a place in the Adobe Women's FA Cup First Round for the first time in team history.
NEXT: HARBOROUGH TOWN
Altrincham face Harborough Town next Saturday in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
As well as playing Altrincham at the weekend, off the field Wealdstone confirmed "that shareholders today voted overwhelmingly in favour of the special resolution proposed at this morning’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
Yeovil Town report on their home defeat by Boreham Wood.
Carlisle United report that "defender Aaron Hayden marked his return to the starting line-up with the winning goal as the Blues picked up a hard-earned three points on the road at Scunthorpe United.
WEALDSTONE REACTION
Speaking after Saturday's draw with Altrincham, Sam Cox, the Wealdstone manager, conceded that "Overall, 1-1 was probably a fair result.
WEALDSTONE 1-1 ALTRINCHAM
James Gale's goal just before the interval arrested Altrincham's run of five successive defeats but they remain in twentieth position in the Enterprise National League.
POST-MATCH PARKY
After the draw at Wealdstone, manager Phil Parkinson was interviewed for Alty TV by Laurence Howarth of Radio Robins.
NEXT: HARBOROUGH TOWN
Altrincham's next first-team game is on Saturday, at home to Harborough Town in the Fourth Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup.
ALTY OLD BOYS
Phil Jordan reports on Saturday's action.
Cheltenham Town climbed off the foot of the league with a 2-0 home win over Fleetwood, both goals having been scored before they introduced JAKE BICKERSTAFF (left) after 75 minutes. HARRISON HOLGATE and TOBY MULLARKEY played the full game for Fleetwood, Toby picking up a booking in the process.
Bristol Rovers led at the break at Walsall, but, leaving JOEL SENIOR (right) on the bench, they eventually lost 2-1.
While LIAM HUMBLES was left on Rochdale's bench, KEVIN BERKOE played the full game as they won 0-1 at Forest Green Rovers to leapfrog Robbie Savage's team into top spot.
DYLAN MOTTLEY-HENRY started for Chester, who led visitors Merthyr Town 2-0 at the interval despite missing a penalty - and the miss came back to haunt them as the team from the Valleys fought back to draw 2-2. TOM PEERS (right) came off the Chester bench after 68 minutes, but JAMES JONES wasn't in their squad.
DAN MOONEY (left) played the whole of Kidderminster Harriers' 2-1 defeat at Peterborough Sports.
Leek Town's ADAM PORTER (right) headed against the crossbar after only 5 minutes at Halesowen Town, but they were never behind, winning 1-2.
FA YOUTH CUP ON TUESDAY
Following its postponement last Friday due to torrential rain, Altrincham's FA Youth Cup tie at home to South Liverpool is taking place now on Tuesday night at 7.45pm.
ALTY THROUGH THE YEARS: 11 October
Altrincham enter the Emirates FA Cup next Saturday, 11 October when Harborough Town visit the J. Davidson Stadium.
EMIRATES FA CUP FIXTURES
Saturday 11 October
WEALDSTONE 1-1 ALTRINCHAM
Having lost their five previous fixtures this season and having never won at Grosvenor Vale, Altrincham secured their first draw of the season this time around to arrest their decline.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
ALTY SIGN LOANEE STRIKER
On the morning of today's match, Altrincham FC announced that "Experienced centre forward Billy Waters has joined the Robins on loan from League Two Oldham Athletic until January.
ALTY TV HIGHLIGHTS
There are video highlights of Altrincham's game against Tamworth last Wednesday, available courtesy of Alty TV.
TODAY: WEALDSTONE
Altrincham are away at Wealdstone today (Saturday) where they will be facing a team lying 12th in the National League, eight places and six points ahead of their twentieth-placed guests.
Wealdstone, like Altrincham, were original members of the first national non-League division, the Alliance Premier League (APL), in 1979.
ALTY OLD BOYS
Friday's update comes from Phil Jordan whoinforms us that in the Professional Development League, Cardiff City U21 beat visitors Bristol City U21 by the odd goal in three, but, having captained the Bluebirds last week, JACK KINGDON was merely an 88th minute substitute.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Rochdale "announce the arrival of forward Tyler Smith. The 26-year-old, who made four appearances for Dale in 2020, joins on a deal until the end of the season.
Yeovil Town announce that new manager "Richard Dryden has been nominated for the Enterprise National League Manager of the Month award for September.
Hartlepool United "welcome goalkeeper George Evans to the Club on loan from Millwall...
Southend United "will transition to a cashless stadium, starting from the visit of Aldershot Town to Roots Hall on Saturday, October 4.
Sutton United "confirm the departure of Jon Meeney by mutual consent.
After previous issues between their respective supporters, and ahead of their lunchtime match on Saturday at Hartlepool, York City have issued a "Joint Statement by Hartlepool United FC, York City FC & York City Supporters' Trust.
FA YOUTH CUP
Altrincham FC's FA Youth Cup Second Round Qualifying tie against South Liverpool which was to take place at The J.Davidson Stadium tonight, Friday, October 3rd, has been postponed owing to the heavy rain which has fallen on the pitch.
CRANKSHAW BECOMES A FATHER
Altrincham winger Olly Crankshaw (below, right) has missed the last two Altrincham games for what were stated to be "personal reasons".
Now National World reports that "Reality TV star Claudia Fogarty has officially become a mother. The Love Island star, 31, has given birth to her first child with boyfriend Ollie Crankshaw, a winger for non-league side Altrincham FC.
CUT-PRICE CUP TICKETS
Altrincham FC has announced that "Ticket prices have been reduced for our Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying clash against Harborough Town.
6 WINS IN 26 FOR ALTY
The loss to Tamworth on Wednesday night was the ninth defeat of the 13 games played by Altrincham this season in the Enterprise National League.
TAMWORTH'S TAKE ON TRIUMPH
Following their win at Altrincham on Wednesday, Tamworth explain that the game began with long-throw maestro "Tom Tonks watching from the sidelines due an accumulation of 5 yellow cards, while Tyler Roberts had picked up a knock which brought Stefan Mols and Harvey Sayer into the line-up.
NEXT: WEALDSTONE
Altrincham travel to North-West London to face Wealdstone on Saturday.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Sutton United "unveil Chris Agutter as our new Head Coach.
"WE GOT WHAT WE DESERVED" SAYS ALTY BOSS
Speaking to poress and media officer Brian Flynn on Alty TV after the defeat at home to Tamworth, manager Phil Parkinson said of his Altrincham side,
"We were nowhere near the levels we've set this season" and there is "no way that we deserved to get anything" from the match, which ended in a 1-2 defeat.
ALTRINCHAM 1-2 TAMWORTH
Altrincham went into their midweek clash at home to Tamworth, lying nineteenth in the league having lost their previous four matches. And a ninth defeat in 13 outings this season left them twentieth at the evening's end.
NEXT: WEALDSTONE
Altrincham travel to Wealdstone for Saturday's match.
NEW LOAN SIGNING
Shortly before Wednesday's game against Tamworth, Altrincham FC announced that "Phil Parkinson has added Football League experience to Altrincham's midfield after snapping up Jack Hinchy from Notts County on loan for the rest of the calendar year".
WEDNESDAY SCORES
The entire midweek schedule (Tuesday and Wednesday) produced just a single home win.
FA YOUTH CUP
Altrincham FC's FA Youth Cup Second Round Qualifying tie against South Liverpool is scheduled to be played at The J.Davidson Stadium on Friday, October 3rd with a 7:45pm kick-off.
ALTY OLD BOYS
Phil Jordan reports on Wednesday's games
KEVIN BERKOE was another fruitless substitute, coming on after 70 minutes for Rochdale without being able to affect the 1-2 scoreline in favour of visitors Halifax.
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS
Solihull Moors "confirm the appointment of Chris Millington as the Club’s new First Team Manager, with Andy Cooper as his Assistant Manager.
Boreham Wood "confirm that goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore has joined Enterprise National League North outfit Bedford Town on loan until the end of the season with a 24-hour recall.
1 October 2025
TONIGHT: TAMWORTH
Altrincham go into tonight's home fixture against Tamworth lying in 19th place, having dropped one position on Tuesday night when Woking overtook them on goal difference.
Above: The missing players last Saturday were (top row) Weaver, Golden, Reddin, Barnes and (bottom row) Crankshaw, Gale and Sass-DaviesTUESDAY FIXTURES
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Altrincham's FA Cup opponents on 11 October, Harborough Town, progressed to the Fourth Round Qualifying by defeating Phil Brown's Peterborough Sports, who lie bottom of National North.
ALTY OLD BOYS
Phil Jordan reports on Tuesday's games...
National League : JEFF KING (left) played the first 86 minutes for Boreham Wood, as visitors Southend United came from behind to draw 1-1.
FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round Replays : RYAN BROOKE (right) claimed the assist for the goal that put Runcorn Linnets 0-2 up at Hurst Cross. Ashton United reduced the arrears in added time at the end of the first, and although Ryan was substituted just 3 minutes into the second period, there were no further goals. Linnets have a home draw against Buxton.
NPL Division 1 West : SEAN HIGGINS was missing from the Trafford squad at Witton Albion, but JEROME WRIGHT returned to the starting lineup, playing the first 70 minutes. Trafford led at that point, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw - their first point of the season. For Albion, MAX HARROP and REMI RAYMOND started, and JAMES LAWRIE (left) came off the bench after only 16 minutes. JOEL BEMBO-LETA was an unused substitute.
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