Aldershot Town face a crucial National League derby on Monday, 31st August, as they travel to face local rivals Eastleigh. The Shots head into the match sitting 9th in the table with 7 points from four games, a position reported by the BBC ahead of the weekend's fixtures.
Their recent form shows a win, a draw, and a loss from their opening league matches, giving them a goal difference of +2 after scoring five and conceding three. They currently trail league leaders Sutton United by five points in the early-season title race. You can track their progress on our standings page.
What is Aldershot Town's recent form?
Aldershot Town's momentum comes from a 3-1 victory over Harrogate Town in their last outing. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Kidderminster Harriers in the league and played out a -2-2 draw with Fulham U21s in the National League Cup. Their season began with a mixed bag: a 1-0 loss at Hartlepool United was followed by a 1-0 away win at Boston United. This sequence gives them a current form guide of WDLW across all competitions.
How have past meetings with Eastleigh gone?
The recent history between these two clubs is tightly contested. Aldershot Town will draw confidence from a dominant 4-1 home win over Eastleigh in the National League on 17th January 2026. However, the Spitfires have had the upper hand in the two meetings prior to that. On 13th December 2025, Eastleigh edged a 2-1 victory in an FA Trophy tie, and they also won 3-2 in the league at the Silverlake Stadium back on 20th August 2025.
What does the data say about this season?
A look at the early statistics reveals a solid, if unspectacular, start for Aldershot Town. With two wins, one draw, and one loss, they have accumulated seven points. Their attack has produced five goals, while a relatively sturdy defence has let in just three. This leaves them well-placed in the upper mid-table, five points off the summit but with plenty of football still to play. For a deeper dive into the numbers, visit our club stats section.
What comes next for Aldershot Town?
Monday's derby is a significant test of Aldershot Town's early-season credentials. A positive result at Eastleigh could provide a platform to close the gap on the teams above them. The squad will need to build on the defensive resilience shown so far while seeking more consistency in front of goal. Following this match, the focus will quickly shift to maintaining their top-half position. Fans can look ahead to the full schedule on our fixtures list.
