Aldershot Town head to Southend United this Saturday on the back of a 7-2 defeat to Barnsley. The heavy FA Cup loss last weekend extended a difficult run of form for the Shots, who currently sit 14th in the National League with 21 points from 16 games, comprising six wins, three draws and seven losses.
They have now lost their last five matches in all competitions, a sequence of one win and four losses. This sequence includes a 5-0 National League Cup defeat to Ipswich Town U21s, a 2-0 loss at Sutton United and a 1-0 home reverse against Wealdstone. Their sole victory in the last five games was a 1-0 win over Gateshead at the end of October, but they have lost their last two matches since then.
Anisius Eros Edward Lewis scored both of Aldershot's goals in the 7-2 loss at Oakwell, netting in the 75th and 86th minutes. The club's overall record this season shows 19 goals scored and 19 conceded, leaving them with a zero goal difference.
Southend United's recent performances
Their opponents this weekend present a formidable challenge. Southend United are third in the league and arrive with mixed recent results. Their last five outings include a 2-1 win over Boston United, a 2-1 FA Cup loss to Berkhamsted and draws with Worthing and FC Halifax Town. They were beaten 3-2 by Wealdstone in their most recent league fixture.
Southend's likely lineup features players like goalkeeper J. Duncan and forward P. Omochere. Aldershot are expected to stick with a 4-2-3-1 shape, with key figures including N. Hayes and top scorer T. Abrahams.
The match at Roots Hall kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 14 November as part of the National League's 17th round of fixtures. It is a critical test for Aldershot's hopes of moving back up the standings. With 23 points separating them from leaders Boreham Wood, a positive result is needed to stabilise their season.
Their next game after the trip to Essex is a home fixture, details of which can be found on the club's fixtures page.
