Yeovil Town head to Greater Manchester and so will Mr Dale Baines and his team of match officials.
We’ve seen Mr Baines at Huish Park this season, he took charge of the Glovers’ 2-1 win over Tamworth with goals from Charlie Cooper and Frank Nouble ensuring the hosts took the three points despite going behind on that occasion.
He only booked one Yeovil player, Ciaran McGuckin on the naughty list and did turn down what might be described as an absolute ‘stone waller’ of a penalty when Kyrell Wilson hit the deck in the area.
Mr Baines is a busy chap, he’s officiated as high as League One and as low as the National League South this season, with plenty of cup coverage and some Premier League 2 games thrown in for good measure.
His record reads 104 Yellows and just two reds across all competitions this season.
He’s only taken charge of a single Altrincham game in his career, a 2-1 away defeat to Chesterfield in January 2024.
Mr Baines will be assisted by Martin Parker and David Holmes, Kavan Hurn is in charge of the dugouts.
Altrincham FC (First Team) v Yeovil Town FC (First Team)
National League – Premier
Referee: Baines, Dale
Assistant Referee: Parker, Martin
Assistant Referee: Holmes, David
Fourth Official: Hurn, Kavan