It’s the final fixture of March as Altrincham are the latest side to pay the Kuflink Stadium a visit before we head into the last month of football on home soil this season.
Form guide
A strong performance against the Shots with three first-half goals scored secured a point for the Fleet who are targeting back-to-back league wins at the Kuflink.
Altrincham, looking to get back into the play-offs hunt after being overtaken by Rochdale, are below the Fleet in the form table having picked up their first point in midweek following five successive defeats. That point against Solihull Moors, with 10 men after Justin Amaluzor’s sending-off, was their only point from four straight home games.
Who’s who
Regan Linney is Altrincham’s – and one of the National League’s – top goalscorers for the 2024/25 campaign. Since his arrival from FC United in 2023, Linney’s record with the club is 40 goals in 85 games, 20 of them this season alone.
Supporting him in attack is Alex Newby who initially joined Altrincham on loan from Colchester United back in September 2023 before the move was made permanent in the January. His first goal for the Robins came against the Fleet and he has also played against us for Chorley.
Altrincham are without goalkeeper Ethan Ross and defender Eddy Jones who both have ACL injuries and ex-Wrexham goalkeeper Rob Lainton is likely to fill one of those gaps. Former Maidstone front man Amaluzor is suspended.
The manager
Appointed back in April 2017, Phil Parkinson is currently in his eighth season with the club and has taken charge of over 300 matches, picking up 118 wins as manager. After a successful spell with Nantwich Town, Parkinson has now earned two promotions and one National League play-off place with Altrincham.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased here with prices rising at midnight by £1.
Car-parking is available for the special matchday price of £3 at Ebbsfleet International Car Park C. This is cash only and parking is available from 12:30pm. Please make sure you get a ticket from the steward in attendance and not from the ticketing machines which will not apply the discounted matchday price.
Supporters are reminded that alcohol will not be permitted to be consumed within view of the pitch and that matches will be segregated as required at the Swanscombe End (or the far end of it). Please cooperate with the instructions of our security team and stewards.
The Rose pub
A reminder that The Rose pub is open to home and away supporters. Located close to both the ground and Northfleet and Ebbsfleet stations, it’s an ideal venue for that pre-match drink.
Away supporters
Website : visitors’ guide
Away fans have access to refreshments, food and a bar in the Swanscombe End. Our popular Eat Street van will be available for food (hot dogs and burgers) and beverages. Beers on tap include Fosters, Cruzcampo, Brixton Reliance, Inchs Cider, found in the away facility, clearly visible between the standing terrace and seating area. Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments along with sausage rolls and pasties can also be found in this bar.
Programmes
Programmes can be pre-ordered online with your ticket, or through our online club shop here. In the ground, you can purchase in the club shop, just past the main home turnstiles, at the Plough End social club and for away fans in the Old Sponsors Lounge/portakabin bar. Please note, pre-ordered programmes must be collected from the club shop at the main reception entrance BEFORE entering the ground.
