Altrincham v Darlington
Saturday 24th August 2019, 3pm
Vanarama Conference North
Altrincham
FC: The J Davidson Stadium at Moss Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 8AP Tel: (0161) 928 1045 Twitter: @altrinchamfc History:
Altrincham had a glorious past in the Conference in the early 1980s,
and enjoyed a comfortable mid-table position. They also have a past FA Cup pedigree - taking Everton and Spurs to replays
in the mid to late 1970s. They also took the scalps of Crewe, Rotherham,
Sheffield United, Scunthorpe, York City, as well reaching the Fourth
Road after a 2-1 win over Birmingham City at St Andrews in 1986. They've
gone beyond the First Round on 16 occasions. Since Darlo played them in the Cup in 2010, Alty have yo-yo'd a bit between the Conference and Conference North, and bounced back after relegation to win the Northern Premier in 2017/18 and strongly challenged for a successive promotion last season. Click here for streetmaps of the Altrincham ground
Admission prices (2019/20) Adults £14, concessions £11 - a slight rise; ages 12-16: £5, under 12; £1.
Away supporters are given the uncovered Hale End terrace, with room for 1,434, and there may be some allocation in the Popular Side terracing; the Golf Road terrace is for home fans.
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From Darlington, 124 miles, 2hrs 15mins. From the North: Leave the M6 at J20 onto the M56. At first traffic lights (after a mile) turn right for Bowdon/Hale (B5161). Carry on for another mile, passing The Quality Hotel on the right. Continue through the traffic lights, then right at the mini-roundabout into Hale Road. Carry on for approximately one mile, turning left into Westminster Road (opposite cemetery entrance).
Parking: Pay and display carparks off Moss Lane in Thomas
Street and Denmark Street. NB: Be aware of delays on the A56 Sale to Altrincham road due to ongoing roadworks.
Darlington
FC Supporters' Club Altrincham Taxis 0161 929 6422 |
Moss Lane is a 10 minute walk from the train and bus stations. Turn left and up a narrow footpath to the junction with Moss Lane; turn left, over the railway bridge, and then walk straight on past the Bridge Inn. The Metrolink system runs to Altrincham via Old Trafford and Sale from Manchester city centre (return £4.60). Click here for more public transport details
The official site is pretty good, once you get used to the navigation. |
At the ground:
There is a lounge bar in the Community Sports Hall in the Golf Road/Moss Lane corner of the ground - if the match is segregated, it will be open to home fans only but is usually open to all.
Real ale Near ground/town centre:
Altrincham is of course only 25 minutes out of the centre of Manchester - which has plenty of choice. But the market town isn't lacking, while the ground in a leafy suburb is within easy walking distance..
Pi, 18 Shaw's Road, Altrincham, WA141QU Belgian Bar 40 Greenwood Street, Altrincham WA14 1RZ The Cheshire Tap, 36 Railway Street, Altrincham WA14 2RD
The King George is a family-friendly pub about
150 yards beyond the ground from the town centre, on Moss Lane and does a big food menu. The
Bridge Inn also on Moss Lane is between the town centre
and the ground.
The Old Market Tavern, Old Market Place
is an old 19th century inn with a large range of real ales, Belgian
beers and good food, as well as a beer garden. It has won local CAMRA awards. DAFTS recommended.
The Orange Tree, 15 Old Market Place |
There is a mobile catering hut at the away end. |