Fylde
- AFC Fylde are 3rd in the National League 2026/2027 with 14 points from seven games and they face Altrincham at Mill Farm on Saturday.
- Craig Mahon has been in charge since 1 July 2025, getting them to play a proactive, front-foot style of soccer.
- Fylde are unbeaten at home in the National League 2026/2027 (W1, D2).
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Recent results:
- 3-1 away win at Solihull Moors.
- 2-2 home draw with Worthing.
- 4-1 away win at Yeovil Town.
Altrincham
- Altrincham are 15th with nine points from nine games.
- They have lost three of their four away games in the National League 2026/2027 (W1, D0, L3).
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Recent results:
- 2-1 home win over Eastleigh.
- 5-1 heavy defeat at Woking.
- They have won three and lost two of their last five National League matches.
Head-to-Head
- Fylde have had the edge in the head-to-head over the last four meetings (W1, D1, L2).
- That run includes a 2-1 away win for Fylde in National League 2024/2025.
Key Players
- Neil Gibson has tightened Altrincham into a more compact, pragmatic unit since 25 November 2025.
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Fylde threats:
- Luca Thomas has scored five of Fylde's 13 goals in the last five matches.
- Harvey Broad is the National League leading scorer so far with four goals in five games.
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Altrincham threat:
- Tom Crawford has scored three goals in five matches for Altrincham.
Betting Insights
- Fylde are clear favourites at 1.66, with Altrincham 4.26 and the draw 3.82.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.48 looks tempting given Fylde's open style and the visitors' need to push forward.
- Mill Farm should host a contrasting tactical battle, with Fylde dictating the pace and Altrincham trying to soak up pressure and hit on the break.
Prediction
Fylde should have the edge here under Craig Mahon , even if Altrincham can keep it close for a while.