Aldershot Town Under-21s face a must-win National League Cup group stage fixture against Norwich City U21 on Tuesday night. Manager Scott Davies's side must win both of their remaining Group B games to have any chance of reaching the knockout stages. They currently have just one point from their opening match, a 1-1 draw with Fulham Under-21s.
The young Shots have since lost three consecutive National League matches, part of a difficult run of form. The senior team's most recent outing was a 3-1 defeat at Altrincham on Saturday, leaving them 12th in the National League with 18 points from 13 games. That loss saw the opposition score their goals in the 17th, 24th, and 90th minute.
Davies said his team will be "looking to bounce back from a difficult run of form". His opposite number, Norwich's Olly Lee, brings a side that sits second in the group with five points. The Canaries could secure qualification with a victory if other results go their way.
Fans can stream the match live and free on the National League’s NL+ service, with highlights available after full-time. The senior Aldershot Town side, whose recent form reads LLLWL, next face Wealdstone at home on 24 October, a fixture that kicks off at 19:45.
Aldershot Town Under-21s won their must-win National League Cup tie 5-3 against Norwich City U21 on Tuesday. Marcus Dinanga scored a hat-trick, with Tristan Abrahams and Marcus Wyllie also on target. The victory ends a three-game losing run. The senior side, 12th in the National League, next face Wealdstone at home on 24 October.
