Featuring the 92 Club on one side an all 68 National League grounds on the other. Burlington, Early on we were expecting a hammering as Aldershot looked dominant. The ground itself is a compact 3 sided stadium which if you didnt put the away fans next to the home fans would not create much atmosphere but in doing what they have and having a drummer does create a very good atmosphere with relatively small numbers of away fans (213 as for us tonight). Gateshead fans had a side section, which was pretty decent. 4545, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin Montral Qubec H1V 0B2. 1199 Waterdown Rd. The club is confident that the proposed full stadium development, revealed in March, can provide a better experience for their loyal fans. We listing only legal sources of live streaming and we also collect data on what channel watch Aldershot on TV. The ground is old and has somewhat of a non-league feel about it, although it did have character. The club is confident that the proposed full stadium development, revealed in. The Shots had a good end-of-season run-in and eventually finished just six points outside the play-offs in 11 th. Otherwise, most fans tend to park in one of the many Pay & Display car parks, located around the town centre. Please enquire with the club for more information'. Tel: (905) 639-0550 Don't be shy. Southend stadium mistake: Club to re-name stand that accidentally features serial killer's name. The game really took hold when Chris Dagnall turned just inside the box on 75 mins and chipped the ball over the onrushing keeper to send the 213 hardy fans into raptures, before this the home side had come close to scoring but for our on loan keeper Tom Heaton to produce a superb low left have save. Cross the junction with Fleet Road (past the Oatsheaf pub on your right) and then at the next traffic lights turn left onto A323 Aldershot Road. Keep straight on this road and after going under a railway bridge, the ground is visible on your right. The ground was very much as I remembered it, the ascent from the street side turnstiles up a slope to the pitch being little changed. 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Friendly bar staff, good beer, cheap and therefore average pizzas. Name: Aldershot Town Football Club Nicknames: The Shots Founded: 1992 Stadium: The EBB Stadium Capacity: 7,100 Manager: Ross McNeilly On Aldershot Aldershot Town were founded in 1992 after Aldershot were dissolved due to financial issues. The club are planning to include some additional features within the development that "will add vitality to the environs around the club as well as a stronger and more stable financial base". Excellent apart from the access to the ground and even the steep slope once through the turnstiles to the seating area. Despite the club having done significant work to improve facilities for away supporters, they remain pretty basic. It took me back to a time when I first started to watch Middlesbrough at Ayresome Park back in the early 1990's. SAD PASSING of SHOTS SUPPORTER PAUL CLARK. The road bends to the left and leads into Victoria Road. Zoom, scroll, measure distances and explore | Sign-up for a free account. T : (1 888) 842-7245. History[ edit] Aldershot F.C. And have won a total of 1 trophies. A 15 minute train journey saw us arriving at Aldershot at 2.45pm and with the ground only 5 minutes walk from the station, we were comfortably in time for kick off. ALD. As soon as the goal went in from Aldershot, coins were thrown from the home section at us, which resulted in two older gents sustaining minor injuries to the head. I would recommend Aldershot for any away fan due to the great atmosphere and rival singing/drumming. Spanish Catalan Spanish French Canadian French American English. Having been the home of Aldershot's football clubs since 1926, there is deep rooted history at the EBB stadium. Eleven quid for the pleasure. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at contact@footballgroundguide.com and I'll update the guide. Better than Halifax and Brentford was shouted by lots of United fans, in reference to promotions to League 2 and League 1, a few years ago, but this felt extra special, as the turbulent season was over and the relief and ecstasy at full time was unbelievable. This comprises 212 covered seated places which are available in the South Stand and space for a further 1,320 standing supporters in the East Bank Terrace and a portion of open terrace extending around to the South Stand. Easy- short walk back to the car, a few minutes to get out of Aldershot and got back to Maidenhead about 5.45pm. Total: 7,600. Please proceed through the tunnel to platforms 2 & 3 to board your train. Chips 2.50 It was a venue I'd been particularly looking forward to, as I'd missed out on a trip when Aldershot were originally a league club and I'd heard a lot about the atmosphere and character of the ground. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the EBB Stadium? 5. Getting there and around town. It's an old-fashioned ground in need of refurbishment, which is currently planned. adopted the "Rec" as their home ground upon formation in December 1926. The service animal relief area is located in front of the station's main entrance. 2023 Football Tripper All Rights reserved. 2018-2019: 1,744(National League) Do you have a different opinion from when you visited? Buy our double poster value pack for just 14.99. 23.62. . The curved roof makes good acoustics and a lively atmosphere. It lies on heathland in the extreme northeast corner of the county, 31 mi (50 km) southwest of London. If Aldershot continue their form and eventually achieve promotion to League Two, it would appear that much investment in the stadium will be required. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away from the ground was very easy and we were soon on our way up the various motorways back to Daleyland. The town has a population of 36,321, while the Farnborough/Aldershot Built-up Area, a loose conurbation (which also includes other . 514 252-4141 1 877 997-0919. The club has no money of its own to contribute and is currently being supported by the directors. 1926 Home Kit: There is street parking available on roads off Redan Road, which is handy for the away entrance. The artist's impression of the new stadium facility includes a diagram showing some substantial student housing developments. It is the home ground of the British Army's football and rugby teams, Aldershot, Farnham and District Athletic Club and the Army Athletics Association. The game was being televised hence the early kick-off but this was no bother for either of us and meant an earlier evening in. Rochdale AFC. A long long time ago, I used to work in Aldershot so I had a good idea where the ground was. The ground benefits from an impressive set of floodlights. Size. Whilst there was some goalmouth activity it was sporadic and the game suffered badly from a spate of misplaced passes. The team competes in the National League, the fifth tier of the English football league system. Aldershot Town v Altrincham Sat 29th April 2023 15:00 Vanarama National League at EBB Stadium Fixture data compiled from multiple sources, please check before travelling. A single burger van was charging 1.80 for tea. TOUR OF DUTY 3RD COACH BOOKINGS NOW LIVE. The Military Stadium has a main stand with a seated capacity of 1,128. The area is administered by Rushmoor Borough Council. A very colourful, bright and cosy ground the tall trees behind the stands added to the rustic feel of the ground (used to be the only ground in the football league located inside a public Park). Proof of concessionary status needs to be provided. Make your voice heard, click here to write your own review. We only meet about once a year for football so this was the yearly fix! Parking: Parking is available in the town centre multi-storey car park on Wellington Avenue, which is a five-minute walk from the EBB Stadium. The East Bank is shared with home supporters and there are a number of supporting pillars, which could obstruct your view. 4. It is around a 15-20 minute walk away from the football ground. 2023 Westbound: from 403 take exit Fairview St./Plains Road exit, turn right onto Plains Rd and then right on Waterdown Rd. The Aldershot fans took a while to get going but with their team attacking their most vocal supporters (in the right of the East Bank), they attempted to match our support. The one thing that lets the away end down is the walk through the park with very little lighting, this caused a few problems with a couple of ladies tripping especially on the steps. Getting away The High Street End has a seating area that only runs along part of the pitchs width. 01252 320 211 Fax: The EBB Stadium High Street Aldershot Hampshire GU11 1TW By Road: From the North, via the M25, exit the M3 at junction 4. Aldershot Town Football Club information, including address, telephone, fax, official website, stadium and manager. The EBB stadium a decent ground. The atmosphere was brilliant from both sets of fans. 1. Woking and Farnborough, whilst there has been anhistorical rivalry withReading. Address: RECREATION GROUND, High Street, Aldershot, GU11 1TW: Car Park: Yes: Car Park Capacity: 151: Management Type: Sport Club: Management Group: Others: Owner Type: Local Authority: Owner Group: Local Authority: From the North, via the M25, exit the M3 at junction 4. By the time I had picked up the tickets and bought ahalf timeraffle ticket it was time for Kick Off. I didn't encounter many shots fans after the game although one passing in a car as we were walking back shouted 'good luck for the rest of the season except when we play you!' For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. Crisps 1. Unfortunately, the La Fontaine Pub which was popular with away fans has now closed and theClubhouse at the ground is for home supporters only. 3. Play As you go past the La Fontaine pub on your right then further up on the left is a pathway (look for the Away Supporters Sign) leading through a small park and then down to the visiting fans entrance. Steel barriers were set around plastic portable toilets for which long queues soon formed. Hereford saw the game out and remained in the Skrill Premier and live to fight another day. Athalf time, the supervisor steward even asked me if he could get me any food or drink. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldershot_Town_F.C. I loved it! Aldershot Military Stadium is a sports complex in Aldershot, England comprising a combined football and athletics stadium and a smaller adjoined rugby stadium. I also heard people grumbling about the price of burgers and chips but I didnt really notice the prices of the food. Eastbound: from hwy 403 take the Waterdown Road exit and turn right on Waterdown Rd. Upon leaving the train station, go down the station approach and turn right into Windsor Way. 20. Refreshments are provided via a mobile catering unit, selling the usual fayre of Cheeseburgers (4), Jumbo Hot Dogs (3.50) and Chips (2). Long term: Free. Website Design, Development & Support by Akiko Design. I travelled via Reading joining my friend at Ash for the short journey to Aldershot. The club was founded in the spring of 1992 after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot. Their home venue is The EBB Stadium.. The exterior and interior do show their age in plenty of places, but the ground still able to accommodate decent-sized crowds. The food, unfortunately, is up there with the worst food I've sampled at a football ground. Turn right along Victoria Road and at the bottom of the road you will see floodlights of the Recreation Ground in front of you. On one side is the North Stand. L7T 4A8, The O's fans were also given extra terracing along the side of the pitch and some seating in a small stand to our left. Reasons for visit Follow signs towards Aldershot on the A331 and take the exit signposted A323 Aldershot and Woking. I couldnt believe it until I counted. The ground was fine but as I have lost both legs, the stand where we sat was very old and did not have room for my artificial legs. Id never seen anything like it. On the south side, passengers must go down and cross a tunnel towards platforms 2 and 3, however, passengers must use the stairs. 7,500 v Brighton It was the last game of the season and Hereford needed to win and hope Chester did not won their home game against Salisbury, to secure survival in the division. 2017-2018: 2,429(National League) High St, Aldershot, GU11 1TW Telephone: First impressions "A football club isn't a football club without supporters.". Shared with Go Transit. 6. One positive to come out of Orient's recent slip down the football ladder is the opportunity to tick off some more new grounds up and down the country. It took more than 10 Have you been to EBB Stadium? Goose Green Park is 0.3 miles away to the northeast, and Manor Park is around 0.2 miles away to the south. No problems. There was a car park right next to the ground that charged 50p per hour and I found a disabled space for me and my sonstraight awaywhich was really useful. Club chairman Shahid Azeem has already said: "We want to make sure that it won't just be a soulless football club." As I said at the start. Have you been to EBB Stadium? At the roundabout, take the third exit towards Aldershot, go straight on through the two sets There was nothing on the internet and I would not have gone if I had known. Aldershot Town. This site uses cookies to analyze traffic and for ads measurement purposes. Follow signs towards Aldershot on the A331 and take the exit signposted A323 Aldershot and Woking. Despite a delay in the traffic on the M25, we arrived at Aldershot about an hour before kick off and parked in the pay and display in the centre and took the ten minute stroll to ground. Driving past Tesco on your left, take the second exit off the next roundabout and follow the road through three sets of traffic lights and across two roundabouts. -. 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