MATCH PREVIEW: ALTRINCHAM (H)

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Carlisle United host Altrincham in the Enterprise National League at Brunton Park on Saturday.

Here are all the details you need regarding the fixture and our opponents:

 

Match Sponsor - Stanwix Holiday Park

Match Ball Sponsor - Bodhi Solutions

 

MATCH DETAILS

Opponents - Altrincham

Competition - Enterprise National League

Location - Brunton Park

Date - Friday 31 January

Time - 3pm

 

FACTFILE

Founded - 1891

Nickname - The Robins

Manager - Neil Gibson

Previous season finish - 9th in the National League

 

OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH

Ollie Crankshaw has been in fine form recently for the Robins, scoring in his last two outings as his side picked up a crucial four points against playoff-chasing Forest Green Rovers and Boreham Wood.

The attacker has found the net six times in 20 league games so far this season, establishing himself as an important part of Neil Gibson's outfit with impressive versatility across the front line.

 

PREVIOUS MEETINGS 

Saturday 20 September 2025 - Altrincham 1-2 Carlisle United

 

RECENT RESULTS

Saturday 24 January 2026 - Altrincham 3-1 Boreham Wood

Thursday 22 January 2026 - Forest Green Rovers 1-1 Altrincham

Saturday 17 January 2026 - Hartlepool United 1-0 Altrincham

Tuesday 30 December 2025 - Altrincham 1-2 York City

Friday 26 December 2025 - FC Halifax Town 2-1 Altrincham

 

TICKET INFORMATION

You can still join us at Brunton Park on Saturday - purchase your ticket online now HERE!

 

HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN

UK-based supporters will be able to listen to the game on BBC Radio Cumbria via BBC Sounds. Non-UK residents can also hear the commentary via BBC.com and the BBC App.

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee - Scott Oldham

Assistant Referee 1 - Jack Nield

Assistant Referee 2 - Neil Evans

Fourth Official - Ben Wyatt

 

SUPPORTER BEHAVIOUR

A quick reminder to all fans: abusive or offensive chanting, gestures or messages aren’t acceptable at any match. Football bodies and the authorities are continuing to clamp down on this kind of behaviour, and anyone involved could face action.

We want Brunton Park - and every away end - to be a welcoming, positive place for everyone. Thank you for playing your part and supporting the club in the right way.

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