National League

ALTY REMAIN A REAL FOUR-CE

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
14 April 2024

By Stuart Francis

EBBSFLEET UTD 0

ALTRINCHAM 2

Newby 35, Linney 39 (pen)

SPOT ON: Regan Linney fires home from 12 yards for the play-off chasers
PICTURE: Dave Plumb

C LINICAL Altrincham produced a smash and grab raid at relegation-threatened Ebbsfleet to boost their hopes of a top-four finish.
Two goals in four firsthalf minutes proved decisive as the visitors took full advantage of the few chances that came their way.
At the other end, goalkeeper Ethan Ross had a day to remember as he made a string of great saves.
“It was a gritty away performance,” said Altr...

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