Woking vs Altrincham - National League

All eyes turn to the home ground on March 31, 2026 as Woking welcome Altrincham in a National League encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the National League contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Patchy would be the kindest description of Woking's recent run: WLDLW in their last five, a season win rate of 28.57%. Altrincham travel in decent nick, L in their last five and a win rate of 42.86% this season. The contrast in attacking output — 1.29 versus 1.14 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The position of goalkeeper is vital in Fantasy Premier League.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. United pushed hard for a winning goal but they had to settle for a draw.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the National League standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.