Aldershot Town is gearing up for the 2026/27 campaign with renewed hope. The Shots finished 20th in the National League, with 46 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLLLL.

What happened?

The team's poor performance led to the mutual termination of manager John Coleman's contract after just five months.

New Manager

Scott Davies, former Slough Town manager, has taken over, bringing his attacking brand of football. Davies guided Slough to the Emirates FA Cup Second Round and a comfortable league finish, scoring 69 goals in the process.

History

Aldershot Town was founded in 1992 after the original Aldershot FC folded due to financial problems. The club enjoyed rapid success, winning several league titles and promotions, and earned promotion back to the EFL in 2008.

Current Context

As of 28 Jun 2026, Aldershot Town is preparing for the new season, with a league standing of 20th in the National League, 62 points behind leaders York, and a goal difference of -18. Their last result was a 0-2 loss to Truro City on 2026-04-25. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 20th | | Points | 46 | | Goal Difference | -18 | | Recent Form | LLLLL |

Familiar Face

Midfielder Kwaku Frimpong has joined Aldershot Town from Worthing FC, one of Scott Davies' early transfers as manager.