Aldershot Town manager Scott Davies was happy with his side's efforts after they started pre-season with a 2-0 win at Badshot Lea.

What happened?

The Shots played a traditional pre-season opener against Badshot Lea, with Davies praising the hospitality they received. Aldershot Town are looking to bounce back from a tough season, where they finished 20th in the National League with 46 points, 13W-7D-26L from 46 games, and a recent form of LLLLL.

Why it matters for Aldershot Town

Davies was delighted with the welcome and hospitality the Shots received from Badshot Lea, and he loves these types of games, having been brought up in non-league watching his dad. The team's off the ball stuff was superb, with Davies praising their intensity and ability to win the ball back.

What comes next?

Aldershot Town will continue their pre-season preparations, with Davies looking to be inventive and creative in terms of the players they've got, and seeing what works best for them. They have some incredible wide players, and Davies thinks they'll see more in terms of end product and quality. As of their last result on 2026-04-25, Aldershot Town lost 0-2 to Truro City, and they are currently 62 points behind leaders York in the title race, with a goal difference of -18, having scored 69 goals and conceded 87.