The Iron return to Glanford Park for a second game in quick succession since Saturday with Altrincham providing opposition for the Tuesday night clash.
TICKET & HOSPITALITY NEWS
Click here for ticket details ahead of Tuesday, March 7th’s (7.45pm kick-off) clash against Altrincham.
Double promotion-winning manager Brian Laws will be the special guest taking part in a Question-and-Answer session in the restaurant ahead of the match.
Initially a player with us for a brief period and then becoming boss in 1997, he was in charge (with the exception of a short spell in 2004) until 2006. He returned for a further stint between 2012 and 2013.
Laws won promotion from the fourth tier in 1999 and 2005 and brought numerous players into the club who went on to achieve legendary status.
You can find matchday hospitality ticketing/pricing details, as well as the menu on offer for the evening, by clicking here.
PRE-MATCH VIEWS
Jimmy Dean (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).
Richie Bennett (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).
IRON TEAM NEWS
Alfie Beestin came off shortly before half-time at the weekend through injury (hamstring), with scan results expected at some stage to access his situation.
Marcus Carver (groin) continues to miss out but has continued to make progress in his road to recovery after returning to the training pitch.
THE OPPOSITION
Altrincham were dismantled over the weekend after a 4-0 defeat away from home to Wealdstone put a stop to their four game unbeaten won, where they had won three.
The mid-table side from Greater Manchester currently sit in 12th position, on 46 points, after registering 12 wins and 10draws from 35 games so far this season.
In their first season as a professional full-time football club, Phil Parkinson’s side have earnt a quarter final tie against York City in the Isuzu FA Trophy as they look to chase the trophy last won by The Robins in 1986.
Despite losing top scorers Chris Conn-Clarke and Ryan Colclough who had scored nine and six each, Alty have seen success in the transfer market through former Iron attacker Tyrese Sinclair and ex-FC United of Manchester forward Regan Linney, who have both netted four and three respectively since joining in February.
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THE OFFICIALS
The referee will be Matt Corlett, assisted by Ashley Royston and Wayne Cooper. The fourth official will be Anthony Tankard.
MATCHDAY DETAILS
The ticket office and club shop open from 10am on the day, with the Iron Bar opening at 5.30pm in the evening.
The car park opens at 5pm, where a £1 saving can be made (before 4pm on matchday) by purchasing your spot in advance here.
Additionally, turnstiles are also open an hour-and-a-half before kick-off for fans wishing to enter the stadium.
NATIONAL LEAGUE TV
The game against Altrincham will be available to stream both domestically and internationally, with BBC Radio Humberside commentary set to be provided.
International supporters can subscribe here to start streaming National Division matches, including prior full match replays which are hosted, and can be watched, on National League TV for free.
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FULL RECORD
Our full record against Altrincham is as follows:
| SEASON/DATE | COMPETITION | RESULT | IRON SCORERS |
| 2022-23 - Tue 13 Sep | NAT LG | Altrincham 2-2 Iron | Butterfield, Nuttall |
| 1980-81 - Mon 15 Dec | FAC R2 R | Altrincham 1-0 Iron | |
| 1980-81 - Sat 13 Dec | FAC R2 | Iron 0-0 Altrincham | |
| 1974-75 - Mon 25 Nov | FAC R1 R | Altrincham 3-1 Iron | Collier |
| 1974-75 - Sat 23 Nov | FAC R1 | Iron 1-1 Altrincham | Keeley |
Our full record against Altrincham is as follows:
| IRON WINS | DRAWS | ALTRINCHAM WINS | |
| FA CUP | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 0 | 3 | 2 |