Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Overall I will not let the 1% spoil what was a very enjoyable long day/night game, up until then it was a pleasure to go to Aldershot. As I said at the start. 2 parking lots available, one on the north side and the south side. Conference . Performance Centres (U7-U16), Little Shots (U5U6) & U7/U8s. H. Mnoga arrives on loan to the Aldershot Town comes from Portsmouth. Although opened in 1929 it looks quite tidy and if you did not know, you probably wouldn't realise that it was that old. 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. The Stadiums address for satnav is as follows: English side Aldershot Town play their home matches at Recreation Ground (Aldershot). Website: www.burlingtontransit.ca, Hamilton Railway Website: www.hamilton.ca, GO Transit Bus and Train 23.62. . At the end, turn right onto Norris Hill Road and at the Ively Road roundabout take the third exit onto Fleet Road. Know an interesting fact about EBB Stadium? The home match between Maidenhead and Aldershot earlier in this season was a 3-3 thriller. Taxi. However, the dome shaped roof of the away terrace had good acoustics, which helped create a good atmosphere. What will happen to the East Bank's atmosphere? Westbound: from 403 take exit Fairview St./Plains Road exit, turn right onto Plains Rd and then right on Waterdown Rd. The ground itself was everything I hoped it would be and such a pleasant change from all the new soulless stadiums I particularly liked how all the fans go in the same entrances at the front of the ground, how you can move between different terraces during the game and the atmosphere created by the East Bank. Below is a seating plan of Aldershot Town's Recreation Ground (Aldershot): Admission Adults 17, Concessions 13, Under 16s 9, Under 16s 6 Family Tickets: 1 Adult +1 under 16s 20, 1 Adult +2 under 16s 23. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Words cant describe it. Overall thoughts As the ground is owned by Rushmoor Borough Council then this will need to be a joint venture and judging by other Clubs who have been in a similar position, then a lengthy process too. Got a great photo you'd like to share with our members? Aldershot Town fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. You cannot edit your posts in this forum. There was plenty of legroom and no supporting pillars to mar our view of the action. This especially important as relegation for Hereford might mean that the Club finally goes out of business, after facing numerous winding up orders this season. Info Recreation Ground (Aldershot) Seating Plan Below is a seating plan of Aldershot Town's Recreation Ground (Aldershot): How to buy Aldershot Town Tickets Admission Adults 17, Concessions 13, Under 16's 9, Under 16's 6 Family Tickets: 1 Adult + 1 under 16's 20, 1 Adult + 2 under 16's 23 Programme 2.50 Follow signs towards Aldershot on the A331 and take the exit signposted A323 Aldershot and Woking. Played on Saturday 4th March 2023 Tables, statistics, under over goals and picks There is street parking available on roads off Redan Road, which is handy for the away entrance. 1. 1. Bit of a nightmare by rail. The game kicks off at 07:00 on Saturday, 4th of March, 2023. I'd missed the home game the previous Saturday, which we'd won, so everyone was hoping to keep the ball rolling against a ex-league side. The second half followed a similar pattern, but with both sides wasting some good opportunities, Orient eventually levelled late on and the game finished 2-2. They play in the National League. Responsibly, Aldershot Hotels - Find and Book Yours And Help Support This Website, Map showing the location of the EBB Stadium, railway station and listed pubs, Feedback On The Recreation Ground Aldershot. The ground is old and has somewhat of a non-league feel about it, although it did have character. Not registered yet? This was built in 1932 and this covered stand runs the full length of the pitch. It took more than 10 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. Steel barriers were set around plastic portable toilets for which long queues soon formed. ALD. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away wasn't a problem. Advance arrangements required, call 1-888-VIA-RAIL. 2018-2019: 1,744(National League) Torquay will be visiting Aldershot Town this week for a match at the Electrical Services Stadium (Aldershot, Hampshire) in the England National League. Refreshments are provided via a mobile catering unit, selling the usual fayre of Cheeseburgers (4), Jumbo Hot Dogs (3.50) and Chips (2). Size. Aldershot dominated and won with a late goal. For fans coming in by train, or those walking down into the town from the away entrance, then the Crimea Inn is only a short walk away from the stadium (on the corner of the High Street and Crimea Road) and is popular with the away support, as well as the Beehive on the same road. 4. What will become of the Buddhist community centre? Not a huge pub, but good beer and a real fire. Hereford started the game well, with Sam Smith scoring in the first half with the away end going mad, but at this point, news had filtered through that Chester were leading against Salisbury, but after news reaching us that Salisbury had scored and Hereford were (at that point) safe from relegation, with us Hereford supporters going mad. No problems. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): There were numerous reasons for me to be looking forward to this game. In contrast to our previous outing to Maidenhead United on Good Friday last year (it was abandoned at half time owing to a deluge of rain), this match was played in warm sunshine. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets: For the first 45 mins we played very well again and had much of the play but only creating a few chances to score which we didnt manage to do, Aldershot changed their format in the second and started to close our forwards down more thus creating space and chances for themselves. I also heard people grumbling about the price of burgers and chips but I didnt really notice the prices of the food. It was the best atmosphere, particularly from our fans, that I had experienced in years and probably have up to this point, in my 19 year old life. The club has given no indication as to how much affordable housing will be included in this potential project. Website: www.gotransit.com. I hope Aldershot stay up, a decent club and good fans. Burlington Transit Stewards were friendly. It would be another ground to add to my Groundhopping list of grounds visited. 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. Contact us. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at contact@footballgroundguide.com and I'll update the guide. 20. Recreation Ground. Do you have a different opinion from when you visited? Before the game 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. Plus it was also my first visit to Aldershot. It is sited in the Military Town, adjoining all the military buildings including married quarters and barracks. 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. After he redirected us, we were able to find street parking much closer to the signposted away end. Keep left onto Clubhouse Road and then, with the Church of St Michael and St George in the far left corner, turn right at the traffic lights onto Queens Avenue. Mr Azeem said: "We need to look at our history and the past but also towards the future and come up with a balanced view of what to do.". There was a travelling contingent of around 500, making a total attendance of just over 3,000. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. To reach the away turnstiles, turn right under the railway bridge and then left up Redan Road. With Rushmoor Borough Council being the club's landlord, does this mean they are footing the bill or are they relying on a developer to build the houses on the surrounding land and finance the stadium work too? Woking and Farnborough, whilst there has been anhistorical rivalry withReading. The old and rickety stand provides most of the sentiment and history within the stadium and, on match days, most of the noise. The atmosphere near to the home fans is superb. The stadia are located to the north of Aldershot just off the A325, the main road to Farnborough. The Shots suffered a heavy defeat in the capital as they suffered a third defeat in a week with a 4-1 loss to Barnet. Mr Azeem has vowed to consult with club supporters during the planning stage, describing the atmosphere at the club as being "vital". With regards to the facilities, we didnt have to queue long at half time but as usual, the prices from the burger fan behind the stand were expensive for what they were, with a small bottle of water costing 2. Unfortunately for one of the travelling contingent who had to collect his ticket, his pre-game time was spent traipsing down and then back up the hill and through the incredibly rural access to the away turnstiles. 01252 320 211 Fax: 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. We know that Rushmoor Borough Council has begun the process of seeking an investment partner to consider development opportunities for a number of sites within its ownership, including the Parsons Barracks car park. 514 252-4141 1 877 997-0919. Straight forward but a long journey on the train to London Kings Cross, tube to Waterloo then a local train service to Aldershot. There was nothing on the internet and I would not have gone if I had known. It was a sad end to a pretty good day again at Aldershot 99% superb fans and great to talk to a few of them ruining their fine club. The journey from Essex was simple enough. However to help the Club comply with League rules stipulating the number of seats that a ground must have, then a small prefabricated covered area was erected on one side of this end (towards the Main Stand). The official site for Aldershot Football Town FC, with the latest news, video interviews, fixtures and results for ATFC. There is a Players Tunnel located right in its centre with the team dugouts located out front to either side. Despite the club having done significant work to improve facilities for away supporters, they remain pretty basic. It lies on heathland in the extreme northeast corner of the county, 31 mi (50 km) southwest of London. Southend stadium mistake: Club to re-name stand that accidentally features serial killer's name. Aldershot Construction College in Holder Road is a part of that university, perhaps they might come from there? 01252 324 347 Pitch Size: Aldershot Town (Ebb Stadium) Aldershot Town (Ebb Stadium) is located in Aldershot (GU11), and offers Grass Pitches. 2023 The big away attendance also excited me, so I expected a good atmosphere. It is still, however, a welcoming venue and very much a traditional ground. Chips 2.50 David Clifford, leader of Rushmoor Borough Council, added: It is great to see the commitment that the club has to bringing forward ambitious ideas which will support the future sustainability of Aldershot Town Football Club and the town the council will look carefully at the proposals with our new investment partner being appointed later this year. If driving into Aldershot along the A323 and you have a bit of time on your hands, then located nearby is the White Lion pub in Lower Farnham Road. Friendly bar staff, good beer, cheap and therefore average pizzas. It's an old-fashioned ground in need of refurbishment, which is currently planned. This site uses cookies to analyze traffic and for ads measurement purposes. In terms of ground quality, food, facilities and access, there is much to be desired. Burlington Transit - Tel: (905) 639-0550 Home and away fans share the same terrace with a barrier for segregation. www.shotsweb.site www.shotsweb.site (shotsweb@yahoo.co.uk) All times are UTC+01:00. The game was a bit of a smash and grab a point in the end. for disabled fans. Fixture data compiled from multiple sources, please check before travelling. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! Aldershot Town. FA Cup 1st Round, 18th November 2000, For Aldershot We went to The White Lion on the east side of town. I have seen some cracking games at Aldershot over the years, but on this occasion, the Shots were firing blanks. 6. The EBB Stadium will be on your left. Buy our double poster value pack for just 14.99. In the second half, Chester scored to make it 2-1, then Aldershot equalised, even though Hereford had been (maybe Im biased) much the better side. Did I say action? Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. The Shots Year Ground Opened: Aldershot were safe themselves, but they still played quite well in parts, and their equaliser was a good finish, which went in off the post, beating Daniel Lloyd-Weston in the Hereford goal. So far the only features mentioned by the club have been new bars and conference facilities. Gateshead fans had a side section, which was pretty decent. Make your voice heard, click here to write your own review. The service animal relief area is located in front of the station's main entrance. Westbound: from 403 take exit Fairview St./Plains Road exit, turn right onto Plains Rd and then right on Waterdown Rd. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 2023 Football Tripper All Rights reserved. Round. Standard traffic on the M3 slowed progress a little, but we arrived at the Recreation Ground in good time. It is reasonably close to the away end and had a very friendly landlord'. Aldershot Town v Wealdstone Vanarama National League EBB Stadium Sunday 15th May, 3:00pm kick-off TICKETS Admission prices for Sunday's game are 20 Adults, 16 Concessions and 7 U17s. Aldershot Military Stadium is a sports complex in Aldershot, England comprising a combined football and athletics stadium and a smaller adjoined rugby stadium. The home fans were a bit strange as I kept on getting stared they obviously must not see many people of ethnicity in Aldershot! Initially, I felt it very strange as the ground was built on a steep incline. I would recommend Aldershot for any away fan due to the great atmosphere and rival singing/drumming. By Train: Aldershot is as little as 49 minutes from London Waterloo, with direct connections also made from Woking, Ascot and Guildford. I had known no supporting pillars to mar our view of the food between Maidenhead and Aldershot earlier in forum. University, perhaps they might come from there home match between Maidenhead and Aldershot in! 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