The Shots will be making the 610 mile round trip from the EBB Stadium to the Gateshead International Stadium to face Gateshead this weekend.
Gateshead currently lie 4th in the Vanarama National League having picked up 10 wins from the 17 games they’ve played so far this season. Striker Owen Oseni is their top scorer with 6 goals so far this campaign.
RECENT FORM
Gateshead’s last five games have seen two wins, two losses and a draw.
After being knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup by Step 4 Hednesford Town in a replay at the Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead recovered with two strong away showings at Altrincham and Sutton before picking up a win at home against Solihull Moors in the replay of last year’s FA Trophy final.
Their most recent game, however, was the only loss in the Vanarama National League in their last four games as they fell to a 3-0 defeat away to AFC Fylde.
* 09/11/24 – AFC Fylde 3-0 Gateshead
* 26/10/24 – Gateshead 1-0 Solihull Moors
* 23/10/24 – Sutton United 0-1 Gateshead
* 19/10/24 – Altrincham 2-2 Gateshead
* 15/10/24 – Gateshead 1-3 Hednesford Town
IN THE DUGOUT
Carl Magnay now occupies the Gateshead dugout following previous Manager Rob Elliot’s move to League One side Crawley Town.
Magnay retired as a player whilst with Gateshead in 2023 and immediately joined the coaching team. He then followed Mike Williamson to MK Dons and Carlisle, before being tempted back to the Gateshead International Stadium following Elliot’s departure in October.
LAST TIME OUT
The Shots’ last visit to the Gateshead International Stadium saw a 1-0 win for Aldershot. Kwame Thomas scored the only goal of the game after Gateshead were forced to play with Defender and Assistant Managed Louis Storey in goal after a red card to Gateshead ‘keeper Nathan Harness.
Last season’s clash at the EBB Stadium finished level as Josh Stokes’ opener was cancelled out by Ed Francis’ late goal saw the points shared in a 1-1 draw.
FORMER SHOTS
Robbie Tinkler – The right-back made 30 appearances and scored one goal whilst with the Shots in the 19/20 season.
Regan Booty – the central-midfielder was on loan at the EBB Stadium from Huddersfield Town in the 18/19 season, making 40 appearances.
TICKET INFO
Tickets for our trip to Gateshead on Saturday, 16th November can be bought online by clicking HERE
When visiting Gateshead’s ticketing website, make sure you select the drop down menu for away fans before purchasing your tickets.
Ticket Prices are as follows:
* ADULT – £22
* CONCESSION (65+, Blue Light, Armed Forces) – £17
* 17-21 – £12
* YOUTH – £7
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 with enhanced DAZN coverage and a match pass can be bought to stream the game online. Click HERE to visit DAZN’s National League TV coverage.
There will be live commentary of the game provided by BBC Radio Surrey – listen online HERE
