Altrincham 1-3 Southend in the National League, round 1 at Moss Lane, Altrincham (7,873 capacity).
Altrincham won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–D–D–W), scoring 8 and conceding 8.
Southend won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–D–L), scoring 8 and conceding 7.
The two sides have met 10 times: Altrincham 4 wins, Southend 5, 1 draw.
