Altrincham beat FC United 6-2 in Tuesday's replay and host League One Notts County in the first round, over 6 to 9 November. A win is worth £47,750.

Altrincham will host League One Notts County in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup. They got there with a 6-2 win at FC United of Manchester in Tuesday night’s replay at Broadhurst Park.

The tie will be played at the J.Davidson Stadium on Moss Lane over the weekend of 6 to 9 November. The club says the date, kick-off and ticket details will follow (Altrincham FC: first round draw).

How the replay went

The first game at Moss Lane on Saturday 17 October finished 0-0. The replay was decided by half-time.

FC United went ahead in the 12th minute through Matty Grivosti. Altrincham then scored three times before the break and led 3-1. The goals, from the club’s match report:

Minute Scorer
12 Matty Grivosti (FC United)
15 Leo Farrell
31 Jimmy Knowles
35 Aidan Barlow
58 Sam Taylor
65 Aidan Barlow
69 Leo Farrell
82 Niall Watson (FC United)

The crowd was 1,642, including 453 Altrincham fans. Leo Farrell, who made his full debut on Saturday, scored twice, as did Aidan Barlow.

What the tie is worth

Beating FC United earned Altrincham £9,375 from the FA’s prize fund. The first round pays far more, according to the FA’s 2026-27 prize fund:

  • £47,750 to the winner
  • £15,800 to the loser

The first round is where Football League clubs from League One and League Two enter the competition. Notts County play in League One, two divisions above Altrincham, who are in the National League.

Before then

Altrincham’s next game is away at Yeovil Town in the National League on Saturday 24 October, kick-off 3pm. Away tickets are £19 for adults, sold through Yeovil (Altrincham FC: upcoming away games).

What it means for you

If you want to go to the Notts County game, watch the club’s news page for the date and the ticket release.

Getting there should be easier than the replay. The Metrolink closure on the Altrincham line is due to end on Sunday 1 November, before the tie. Our tram closure guide has the details until then. Our replay preview covers how the first game finished.

We will add the date, kick-off and ticket prices here once the club publishes them.