- Odds: Altrincham are priced at 3.24, the hosts at 2.05 with the draw available at 3.3.
- Recent form: Altrincham have won 3 of their last 5 in all competitions, and they have won their last 3.
The Cards are feeling the heat
In the National League 2026/2027, the Cards have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 3 home games, scoring 1.33 goals per game and conceding 2.00 goals per game. In the National League 2026/2027, Altrincham have won 1 and lost 2 of their 3 away games, conceding 3 goals on the road.
He is a lively and capable attacking talent, but will need to be supplied with the ball to be a threat. Crawford is the sharper finisher on paper at least, and has that deadly, accurate finish to him.
Form
Head-to-head and table
Woking have the better of the head-to-head in the last 3 meetings with 2 wins and 1 draw. The Robins haven't won at this ground in either of their last 2 visits, however. Woking are 23rd with 4 points from 6 games, Altrincham are 12th with 9 points from 6 in the National League 2026/2027.
Recent results
Woking's last 3 results have been a 1-0 away loss at Hornchurch, a 1-1 draw at home with Southend United and a 1-0 away defeat to Hartlepool United, so goals have been scarce. Altrincham's last 3 have been a 2-1 home win over FC Halifax Town, a 2-1 win away at Forest Green Rovers and a 2-1 home victory against Eastleigh, so they've found some groove.
Approach
Woking line up in a 4-2-3-1 system, which allows them to defend compactly, keep things in the middle third, be creative through the central area and press with a structured, measured style. Altrincham also line up in a 4-2-3-1, but are much more comfortable on the ball, building from the back and looking to break the defensive lines in transition with their sharp forward play.
Selection
Both teams have the same system for this fixture, but they share the same foundation and this is a match where the midfield battle will be pivotal. Whoever can land the most punches in transition should win this game. I think this will be a close match, but Altrincham have momentum on their side having won their last 3 games and are further up the table than Woking, so I'm taking the guests to secure a result. I don't like the price on Altrincham to win outright, however, so I'll take Both Teams To Score – Yes at 1.65.
- Woking's main threat is Aiden O'Brien, with 1 goal in 6 National League 2026/2027 appearances.
- Altrincham's top goalscorer is Tom Crawford with 3 goals in 5 National League 2026/2027 games.
- Altrincham's Jimmy Knowles has been good for 2 goals in Altrincham's 6 goals across their last 5 matches, so he'll be a lively supporting act this Saturday afternoon.
