Notts County will host Altrincham in the Emirates FA Cup first round after the National League side's emphatic replay victory. The tie at The J. Davidson Stadium is scheduled for the weekend of 6-9 November, with full details to be confirmed later this week.
Altrincham secured their place with a 6-2 win at FC United’s Broadhurst Park on a damp Tuesday evening. FC United took an early lead through Matty Grivosti after 12 minutes, but Leo Farrell equalised for Altrincham just three minutes later. Goals from Jimmy Knowles and Aiden Barlow gave the visitors a 3-1 advantage at the break. Sam Taylor added a fourth after halftime, with Knowles and Farrell each netting again before a late consolation from Niall Watson for the hosts.
Cup focus amid league battle
The cup draw offers a distraction from Notts County's League One campaign, where they currently sit 18th with 10 points from 10 games. Their recent form has been mixed, with three wins and two losses from their last five outings. This includes a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday last weekend, where David Kanu and Darius Lipsiuc found the net.
Their immediate focus returns to league action this Saturday with a tough home fixture against leaders Stockport County. The Magpies will then turn their attention to the cup and a clash with an Altrincham side sitting fourth in the National League. Altrincham manager Neil Gibson praised his team's professionalism in the replay, which was watched by over 3,000 fans at the weekend's initial goalless draw.
Notts County fans can view the upcoming fixtures as the club handles a busy period. The cup tie presents an opportunity for progress, with the club aiming to build on their current WLWLW form sequence.
First reported at altrinchamfc.com
