Aldershot Town secured a 2-1 victory over Tadley Calleva in the FA Cup first qualifying round on Saturday. The win at home sets up another home tie in the competition's fourth qualifying round.
Tadley Calleva, who play in the ninth-tier Combined Counties Premier Division South, provided a stern test despite the significant gap in league status. The match took place on 17 October 2026 at the Recreation Ground.
The result offers a positive moment for a side sitting 10th in the National League with 18 points from 12 games. Their recent league form has been mixed, with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five outings, a sequence that includes back-to-back losses.
Attention now turns back to the league campaign and a tough away fixture against sixth-placed Altrincham on 10 October.
Progress in the FA Cup provides a welcome diversion and the chance to build momentum. Aldershot Town will host their fourth qualifying round tie at the Recreation Ground.
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Tadley Calleva manager Joe Lawler has reacted to drawing Aldershot Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. The tie will be played at the EBB Stadium on 17 October. Lawler said his side were "really excited" and called it "a great occasion". Aldershot, currently 10th in the National League, lost 3-1 to Carlisle in their last outing on 3 October.
