- Altrincham form: Altrincham have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches.
- Notts County form: Notts County have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games.
- Away defence: Notts County have conceded just five goals in four away matches this season.
Sides set up differently in cup clash
Altrincham setup
This looks a pretty tough cup tie for Altrincham on Saturday, and the hosts will need to be at their best to upset the odds. Neil Gibson took over as The Robins' head coach on 25th November 2025, and he has set the side up in a pragmatic shape that looks to keep the ball but is capable of transitioning quickly.
Notts County approach
That compact nature is perfect for the 5th tier, but Notts County play with a slightly higher tempo and press more aggressively. Martin Paterson has done a pretty good job since taking over as Magpies head coach on 22nd June 2025, but he has had the luxury of much more talented players to work with. His side play with three at the back, but push their wing-backs further forward, and look to win the ball higher up the pitch before breaking quickly and playing with pace.
Notts County edge it
In terms of a straight win, Notts County are the right bet here at 1.54, while Altrincham are 4.93 and the draw is at 4.5. The Magpies have just that little bit more quality, and this is a structure-versus-intensity battle. The athleticism of League One footballers should be a test for Altrincham's compact shape.
The Robins have been solid enough in the last couple of months, following up a 0-0 home draw with Kidderminster Harriers in the National League 2026/2027 with a 2-4 defeat to Carlisle United at home, so their backline hasn't exactly been secure.
Goals likely at the J. Davidson Stadium
The cup game could be tighter than the odds suggest, but the away side should win.
- They have won two, drawn two and lost one of their five home games in all competitions, while Notts County have one win, one draw and two defeats on the road.
- Over 2.5 goals looks a smart play at 1.61, while Both Teams To Score – yes is a strong play at 1.7.
- The last meeting between these two sides was in the 2022/2023 campaign in the National League, and Notts County ran out 2-0 winners on the away day, keeping The Robins at bay throughout the game.
- Altrincham have scored eight goals in their last five home matches.
