AFC Fylde can make it three wins in the space of a week on Saturday

Craig Mahon vows his AFC Fylde players will remain grounded as they look to make it three National League wins in a week on Saturday.

The Coasters welcome Altrincham to Mill Farm (3pm), having climbed to second in the table with Tuesday’s 2-1 victory at Harrogate Town.

That was their second away success in four days, having returned from Yeovil Town with three points last Saturday.

While it has been a dream start for Fylde on their return to non-league’s top flight, Mahon’s feet remain very much on the floor.

Speaking after Tuesday’s win, the head coach said: “The lads put their bodies on the line and I can’t ask for more than that.

“You can’t play well every game, you can’t do the right things and make the right decisions, and sometimes it comes down to your discipline, your attitude, and we have an abundance of that in the dressing room.

“We’ve got to stay focused, stay humble. This win means nothing come the end of the season.

“We’ve only played eight games, we’ve got 38 to go. It’s lovely, it’s a great feeling but we’ve got to enjoy the trip home and my full focus is on Altrincham.”

Fylde’s midweek goals were scored by Tom Whelan, playing his second game back after three weeks out, and Luca Thomas, who made it six in four matches.

“It’s great to have him back in the squad,” Mahon said of Whelan.

“He’s a huge player to come back. He’s been around, he’s experienced.

“Then we have Luca who’s like a man on a mission at the moment.

“He just keeps scoring, keeps producing, but it’s not just on the ball, it’s the off the ball stuff and I’m super-proud of the lads.

“We’ve got a good group but we’re going to stay humble and focus on the next (game).”