Altrincham - Hartlepool

Altrincham forward Justin Amaluzor and his teammates arrive at J. Davidson Stadium on 16 September 2026 looking to steady the ship following a difficult outing against Woking. The side had enjoyed a productive spell in late August and early September, securing consecutive victories over FC Halifax Town and Eastleigh. However, that momentum suffered a significant blow in their most recent National League fixture. As they prepare for this matchday 8 encounter, the hosts will be focused on regaining the defensive stability that allowed them to edge those tight contests earlier this month.

Hartlepool United travel to the J. Davidson Stadium aiming to arrest a slide that has seen them fall to defeat in three of their last four league outings. Their recent form has been defined by a struggle to find the net, highlighted by a 2-0 loss away to Kidderminster Harriers. With both sides seeking to recover from recent setbacks, the contest remains finely poised. Historically, this fixture has proven competitive, with Hartlepool United claiming a 1-0 victory when the two sides last met in the National League on 17 January 2026.