Aldershot Town is set to face Woking in a derby match on Saturday, November 22, with a police dispersal order in place. The order, granted to Hampshire Constabulary, aims to keep the public safe following arrests and fan unrest at previous clashes.
What's at Stake?
Aldershot Town is currently second from bottom in the National League with 13 points, having lost their last five games. Woking, on the other hand, is in 15th place with 22 points.
Previous Clashes
Previous meetings between the two teams have seen an increased police presence, with five people arrested on suspicion of various offenses during their FA Trophy semi-final clash last season.
Police Measures
Hampshire Police has announced that a dispersal order will be in place in the surrounding areas from 9am to 9pm on the day of the match. This will give officers the power to order a person to leave the area and not return within a specified time period.
| Team | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Aldershot Town | 22nd | 13 |
| Woking | 15th | 22 |
Chief Inspector Marcus Kennedy of the Hampshire Constabulary said: 'We hope our officers will not need to use any of these additional powers, and that everyone attending the match enjoys the football in an orderly manner, but we will take swift action where necessary.',
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30pm at the EBB Stadium.
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