Northwich 1-2 Altrincham

Northwich's mini revival came to an end against Altrincham at the Victoria Stadium on New Year's day.

Both clubs are scrapping in the relegation zone and both clubs started the match pensively.

The result was a goalless scoreline at half-time. Straight after the interval Michael Welch broke the deadlock after he connected Warren Peyton's free-kick.

The Vics' Matt Kerr was then sent-off for a foul on Tom Cahill and thereafter it all fell apart for the home side.

Ryan Shotton equalised for the visitors with a thumping shot before Shotton turned provider to steal the win for the Robins.

With five minutes left on the clock he played a nifty ball through to Joe O'Neill who finished from close range.

Northwich then went down to nine-men as Ryan Brown was dismissed.

Northwich bookings: Akins 32, Kerr 48 & 51, Tynan 86, Welch 89, Brown 90

Altrincham bookings: Cahill 39

Ref: O Langford

Att: 1,447