It will be the Pilgrims’ first visit to Moss Lane since their 6-1 defeat last season — but Milnes is confident that match will not have an impact on this season’s outcome.

Milnes was an unused substitute in the October 2011 clash but has played in the three home fixtures against Altrincham in 2012.

Speaking to bufc.co.uk, Milnes said: “Altrincham are a good side so it will be a tough game, particularly at their place.

“We have got the players, that if we perform on the day, that we can beat anybody in this league.

“I watched (the 6-1 defeat) from the bench and it was not the best viewing, but it’s a different season and a different game and hopefully we can go there and get a good result.”

Read much more from Milnes in the Boxing Day edition of ‘The Pilgrim’ — on sale ahead of the Corby Town clash which will see new manager Graham Drury pitting his wits against one of his former employers.