National League

DEC SHOWS JUST HOWE IT’S DONE FOR ROBINS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 February 2026

By Alex Thrower

ALTRINCHAM 2
Howe 8, Terry (og) 49

BRAINTREE T 1
Harris 66
WASTEFUL Altrincham ultimately prevailed in this tense relegation six-pointer against Braintree Town.
Goals either side of half-time from new signing Declan Howe and the backside of opposition keeper Mason Terry gave Neil Gibson’s side the points, and much-needed breathing space from the drop zone.
In truth, the Robins should have been out of sight long before Taylan Harris’s goal ensured a nervy ending.
“It’s a huge win,” Gibson told The NLP.
“The players und...

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