Preview: Altrincham vs. Halifax Town

ALTRINCHAM, England (Interstat) — A crucial late-season National League fixture sees Altrincham host Halifax Town on Friday, with both sides seeking momentum ahead of the final stretch.

The match at The J. Davidson Stadium is a rematch of a Boxing Day clash won 2-1 by Halifax. That result is part of a recent mixed run for the Shaymen, who have lost two straight, including a 2-1 home defeat to Scunthorpe United last Saturday. Prior to that, Halifax had shown resilience with wins in three of their previous four outings.

Altrincham enters on a steadier, if unspectacular, run. They are unbeaten in three, following a 1-1 draw at Woking on Tuesday. Their form at home has been inconsistent, however, with just one win in their last four league matches at The J. Davidson.

Statistical analysis points toward a tight contest. The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, a result that would extend Altrincham’s unbeaten streak but do little for either side’s playoff aspirations if they harbor them.

Halifax Town’s attack, which scored three goals in matches against Solihull Moors and Boreham Wood this month, will test an Altrincham defense that has kept two clean sheets in its last five games. Conversely, Altrincham will look to exploit a Halifax back line that has conceded in each of its last seven fixtures.

The fixture list adds urgency. This begins a demanding period for both clubs, who face a quick turnaround with matches on Monday. Halifax hosts promotion-chasing Tamworth, while Altrincham travels to York City.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Friday, April 3, 2026. The game will be streamed live on the National League’s broadcasting platform.

Projected Lineups (4-3-3):

Altrincham: Gould; J. Jones, E. Jones, Baines, Roscoe; Lundstram, Osborne, Southern-Cooper; Conn-Clarke, Amaluzor, Linney.

Halifax Town: Johnson; Senior, Stott, Hunter, Cappello; Evans, Summerfield, Harker; Dieseruvwe, Cooke, Andrews.

Injury Report: Altrincham reports a fully fit squad. Halifax will be without midfielder Harvey Gilmour (knee) and defender Festus Arthur (hamstring).

Officials: Referee: Paul Howard; Assistant Referees: Stuart Butler and Darren Williams; Fourth Official: Michael Begley.