Club Overview
Full Name: Aldershot Town Football Club
Nickname: The Shots
Founded: 1992
League: National League
Ground: The EBB Stadium at The Recreation Ground
Location: Aldershot, Hampshire
Colours: Red, Blue & White
Aldershot Town were formed in 1992 following the collapse of the original Aldershot FC. Starting life in the Isthmian League Third Division, the club quickly climbed through the pyramid and returned to the Football League in 2008. The Shots remain one of the best-supported clubs in non-league football and boast one of the most recognisable traditional grounds in the National League.
Quick Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Nickname | The Shots |
| Ground | The EBB Stadium |
| Capacity | 7,100 |
| Opened | 1927 |
| Postcode | GU11 1TW |
| League | National League |
| Chairman | Deane Wood |
| Manager | Scott Davies |
| Record Attendance | 19,138 |
The EBB Stadium is one of the largest traditional grounds in the National League and has been home to football in Aldershot since 1927.
Stadium Guide
The EBB Stadium (The Recreation Ground)
Ground Information
- Capacity: 7,100
- Seated Capacity: Approximately 2,000
- Opened: 1927
- Surface: Grass
- Address: High Street, Aldershot, GU11 1TW
- Nickname: “The Rec”
The Recreation Ground is one of the most historic stadiums in non-league football. The famous East Bank terrace is regarded as one of the loudest home ends in the National League and generates an excellent atmosphere on big matchdays.
Record Attendance
19,138 vs Carlisle United
FA Cup Replay
28 January 1970.
Facilities
- East Bank Terrace
- South Stand seating
- Hospitality lounges
- Club bars
- Matchday parking options
The club offers award-winning hospitality packages through the EBB Lounge and ELM Centurions Lounge.
Club History
Aldershot Town were founded in the spring of 1992 after the original Aldershot FC ceased trading due to financial difficulties. Despite beginning in the ninth tier of English football, the new club immediately attracted strong support from the local community.
The club won the Isthmian League Third Division in their first season and continued climbing through the divisions. Under Gary Waddock, Aldershot enjoyed one of the most successful periods in their history, winning the Conference National title in 2007/08 and securing promotion back to the Football League.
The Shots spent five seasons in League Two before returning to non-league football in 2013. Since then, they have remained a competitive force in the National League and enjoyed memorable FA Cup and FA Trophy campaigns.
One of the biggest occasions in modern club history came in 2011 when Manchester United visited the EBB Stadium in the League Cup Fourth Round in front of a sell-out crowd.
Honours
National Honours
- FA Trophy Winners (2024/25)
- Conference National Champions (2007/08)
- Conference League Cup Winners (2007/08)
Regional Honours
- Isthmian League Premier Division Champions (2002/03)
- Isthmian League Division One Champions (1997/98)
- Isthmian League Division Three Champions (1992/93)
- Hampshire Senior Cup Winners (multiple occasions)
Club Records
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Record Attendance | 19,138 |
| Ground Capacity | 7,100 |
| Football League Seasons | 5 |
| Highest League Level | League Two |
| FA Trophy Wins | 1 |
Famous Players
- Aaron McLean
- Marvin Morgan
- Ben Strevens
- Scott Rendell
- Josh Barrett
Several players used Aldershot as a platform to establish successful careers in the Football League.
Rivalries
Main Rivals
- Woking FC
- Farnborough FC
- Reading FC
The rivalry with Woking is regarded as one of the fiercest in southern non-league football, regularly attracting some of the club’s biggest crowds.
Matchday Guide
Getting There
By Train
- Aldershot railway station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the stadium.
By Car
- Easy access via the A331 and M3.
- Several town-centre car parks within walking distance.
Food & Drink
- Stadium kiosks
- Club bars
- Numerous pubs and restaurants in Aldershot town centre.
Nearby Attractions
- Aldershot Military Museum
- Manor Park
- Wellington Statue