Aldershot Town progressed in the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over Tadley Calleva on Tuesday night. The win at the EBB Stadium, also known as the Recreation Ground, books their place in the next round of the competition. This latest result, following the 2-2 draw with Tadley Calleva on Saturday 17 October, means their recent form across all competitions reads two wins, one draw, and two losses.
This result provided a welcome boost after a 2-2 draw against the same opposition just three days earlier. The Shots have shown inconsistency lately, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five matches across all competitions. Their recent results include a 5-3 win over Norwich City U21 on Tuesday 13 October, but also a 3-1 defeat at Altrincham on Saturday 10 October, a 1-3 home loss to Carlisle on Saturday 3 October, and a 2-1 defeat at AFC Hornchurch on Tuesday 29 September.
League context and next fixture
In the National League, Aldershot Town currently sit 12th with 18 points from 13 games, a record of five wins, three draws, and five losses. They have scored 18 goals and conceded 16, giving them a goal difference of plus two. They find themselves 17 points behind the league leaders, Boreham Wood. Their immediate focus now shifts to a key home league fixture this Saturday.
They host Wealdstone, who are 19th in the table, at the EBB Stadium on Saturday 24 October. The match kicks off at 3pm local time.
Their recent form in the league has been mixed, with results including a heavy defeat to Altrincham and a high-scoring win over Norwich City's under-21 side. The club will be aiming to build on the momentum from this cup success to climb the standings. Preparation for the Wealdstone game begins immediately.
Aldershot Town will travel to face League One side Barnsley in the FA Cup first round proper. The club confirmed the draw after their 2-0 replay win over Tadley Calleva. Manager Scott Davies said he was "relieved" to progress. Nino Adom-Malaki and Marcus Dinanga scored the goals in the victory. Aldershot, 12th in the National League, now prepare for their next league fixture.
Aldershot Town were held to a 2-2 draw by Tadley Calleva in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round on Saturday 17 October. The club confirmed the result, which forced a replay. Marcus Dinanga and Michael Stickland scored for the Shots, who are 12th in the National League. Manager Scott Davies said he was "relieved" to progress after the subsequent 2-0 replay win.
Aldershot Town have progressed to the FA Cup first round proper after a 2-0 replay win over Tadley Calleva on Tuesday. The National League side, 12th in the table with 18 points, will now travel to face League One club Barnsley. The Shots' next fixture is at home to Wealdstone on Saturday.
