Altrincham vs Notts County Prediction & Betting Tips (7 November)

Altrincham host Notts County in the FA Cup First Round on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 GMT at the J. Davidson Stadium (Moss Lane). The Robins, pushing for promotion in the National League after a strong autumn run that has lifted them into the top six, welcome a Notts County side sitting in the lower half of League One but buoyed by a 2-0 away win at Mansfield Town on 31 October. With both clubs eyeing a lucrative Second Round spot, this is one of the most intriguing non-league versus EFL ties of the round.

Altrincham's recent form has been mixed but resilient: they battled to a hard-fought 0-0 home draw against Kidderminster Harriers on 27 October, ground out a valuable away win at Gateshead in a 0-1 victory on 29 September, and earlier edged Hartlepool United 2-1 at Moss Lane. Notts County, meanwhile, have been difficult to beat at Meadow Lane, holding high-flying Stockport County to a 1-1 draw on 24 October and beating Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 on 20 October, with Daniel Kanu and Darius Lipsuic among the goals in that impressive win.

For the 2026/2027 season, Altrincham's squad is built around goalkeepers Andrew Firth and Harry Isted, defenders Reuben Lopata-White, Sam Barnes, Lewis Banks, Jake Cooper and Sam Taylor, a hard-working midfield featuring Tom Crawford, Liam Humbles, Aidan Barlow, Otis Khan, Matty Kosylo and Jack Hinchy, and an attacking unit led by Kane Hemmings, Jimmy Knowles, Lucas Weaver, Charlie Kirk and Kristian Dennis. Notts County's League One squad under manager Martin Paterson blends experienced campaigners with fresh firepower, including summer arrivals Kanu and Lipsuic, and the Magpies will look to their extra division of quality to make the difference in Greater Manchester.

In the European odds, Notts County start as clear away favourites at around 1.80 to 1.95 for the win, the draw is priced near 3.60, and an Altrincham home upset is available at roughly 3.80 to 4.20. While the Robins' physical, direct style and vocal home support make them a dangerous cup opponent, Notts County's superior League One quality and strong recent form at both ends of the pitch should ultimately tell. Our prediction: Altrincham 1-3 Notts County, with the visitors booking their place in the FA Cup Second Ro