This Tuesday evening the Shots are back in action as we welcome Barnet to the EBB Stadium.
The Bees will make an 87 mile round trip from the Hive Stadium to the EBB Stadium, and are playing in their seventh season in the Vanarama National League.
LAST TIME OUT
The last time both sides met was at the EBB Stadium in February of this year during the 23/24 season.
The Shots were able to gain three points at the EBB, as Kwame Thomas was able to deflect a Tyler Frost shot into the back of the net to secure the Shots the win with an 85th minute winner.
The previous outing was back in September of last year, where the Bees managed to come out on top with a 2-1 win at home.
Danny Collinge was able to put Barnet ahead just a few moments before half-time, and the Bees doubled their lead just five minutes into the second half through Nicke Kabamba.
Lorent Tolaj headed in a corner to make it 2-1 with a goal in the 59th minute, however the Shots couldn’t grab another.
SINCE WE MET
After their 1-0 defeat away at the EBB in February, the Bees lost only three of their remaining league games.
Barnet finished the campaign in second, earning them an automatic place in the National League play off semi-final where they faced Solihull Moors. However the Bees suffered a 4-0 defeat at home which ended their chance of being promoted.
This season Barnet have started well and currently top of the league after 10 games due to their superior goal difference over Forest Green Rovers and Saturday’s opponents York City who also sit on 21 points.
IN THE DUGOUT
In the dugout for Barnet is Dean Brennan who is now into his fourth season at Barnet, having originally been appointed as Head of Football at the Hive.
He took the role of Head Coach on a permanent basis towards the end of the 21/22 season having been Interim Head Coach for the majority of the season and has led Barnet into the playoffs in both of his full seasons as Head Coach.
The Irishman ended his playing career early to move into coaching/management at just 29 and now 44-years-old, has enjoyed a successful rise up the Non-League pyramid where he has now led his side, Barnet, to the very top of before today’s play.
FORMER SHOTS
There are a number of ex-Shots in the Barnet ranks:
Ryan Glover – The most recent ex-Shot is centurion Ryan Glover who made 130 appearances during his time at the EBB Stadium.
Myles Kenlock – Myles Kenlock made 10 appearances after joining the Shots in March 2023, including featuring in five of Tommy Widdrington’s six games in charge at the end of the 23/24 season.
Rhys Browne – Rhys Browne made 39 appearances for the Shots during the 15/16 season, scoring six goals.
Idris Kanu – The winger broke into the Shots first-team as a 16-year-old and became the Club’s youngest ever player after his debut against Solihull Moors, and the youngest ever goal scorer just over a month later, going on to make 31 appearances that season.
Nicke Kabamba – Nicke Kabamba spent half a season on loan with the Shots in 2018, scoring three times in 11 appearances.
TICKET INFO
Tickets are available HERE, and are priced as follows after the Earlybird period has ended:
- ADULTS – £23
- MILITARY PERSONNEL – £19
- SENIOR (Over 66) – £19
- DISABLED – £19
- YOUNG PERSON (18-20) – £19
- 17 AND UNDER – £8
- UNDER 11 – FREE
We strongly encourage buying tickets in advance or online to save queues in the Ticket Office before the game.
You can purchase your tickets for the game from the Club Shop in person from Mon-Fri 11-2 or from 12pm on the day of the game, or by calling 01252 320211.
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT
Live updates will be available from our social media platforms X (@OfficialShots), Instagram (@aldershottownfcofficial), and Facebook. After the game, highlights will be available on our YouTube channel.
The game is being broadcast on National League TV and a match pass can be bought for £9.99. Click HERE to visit National League TV
There will be live commentary of the game provided by BBC Radio Surrey – listen online HERE
