Match Preview | Aldershot Town (A)
The Coasters are once again on the road this Tuesday night looking to extend their unbeaten league run to seven games. Last time out the Coasters travelled down to Hampshire to face Eastleigh FC and came back with all three points.
Josh Kay put the Coasters in front just before half-time after good build-up play with Joe Westley allowed Kay to have time and space to place the ball into the bottom corner. Nick Haughton doubled The Coasters lead just after half-time with a well-worked move which included a one-two with Connor Barrett and finished with Nick finishing expertly to double our lead on the road. Ben Reeves halved The Coasters lead in the 74th minute after a clearance fell at his feet and he finished with confidence.
Another boost for the Coasters was the announcement that Ethan Mitchell would be extending his stay with the Coasters until the end of the season.
Ethan joined us on loan from Wigan and has really held his own in the midfield and contributed a lot to this run that the Coasters are currently on. However, the Coasters travel down back to Hampshire this Tuesday and will be looking to spoil the playoff party for Aldershot Town.
Aldershot are currently unbeaten in the league since the new year and manager Tommy Widdrington is no stranger when it comes to facing Fylde. With both teams hitting form, this could be a game which will not lack entertainment.
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Ticket news
For Unsegregated games away supporters will be housed in the South East Seating and will be asked to enter through Turnstile 4 from the High Street.
Visiting supporters for Segregated games or large away attendances will be located in the South East Corner of the Stadium and South East seats, situated in the South Stand.
Ticket Prices
Early Bird Offer which lasts until Matchday:
Adult – £16
Senior ( over 66) – £16
Military Personnel – £16
Disabled – £16
Young Person (18-20) – £16
Junior (11-17) – £5
Child ( Under 11) – Free
Matchday Price
Adult – £22
Senior (over 66) – £18
Military Personnel – £18
Disabled – £18
Young Person (18-20) – £16
Junior (11-17) – £7
Child (Under 11) – £7
Watch Live on National League TV
Those overseas and in the UK can follow tomorrow’s game on NationalLeagueTV.com.
Match passes are available to purchase for just £9.99, with the game streamed live to all territories overseas and in the UK.
Listen on Coasters Live
Jack Eckman & Brian Porter will be behind the mic live on Coasters Live will full match commentary of our game against The Shots live from 7.30pm.
Follow on our socials
Those who prefer to follow the action ‘on the go’ can do so on our social media channels, with match coverage on Twitter throughout the game alongside a plethora of content on our Facebook & Instagram accounts.
We’ll be catching up with the gaffer post-match, alongside match highlights which can be viewed on our YouTube channel over the days which will follow the full-time whistle.
The Opposition
The Shots are certainly going down as dark horses for promotion this season, going under everyone’s radar whilst picking up the points which will be crucial come the end of the season.
Tommy Widdrington has got his side playing some excellent football which is sending them on an upwards trajectory rather than a downward one.
As well as taking points off other rivals around them, Aldershot can go and beat teams by a few goals. Last time out the Shots came from behind to win at Halifax Town and a win this Tuesday will be massive.
Previous Meetings
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11th November 2017
National League
Aldershot Town 2 vs 1 AFC Fylde
Goalscorers: Shots- Shamir Fenlon, Will Evans. Fylde- Danny Rowe
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10th March 2018
National League
AFC Fylde 7 vs 1 Aldershot Town
Goalscorers: Fylde- Danny Rowe (x3), Sam Finley (x2), Jack Muldoon, Simon Grand. Shots- Josh Mcquoid
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15th September 2018
National League
AFC Fylde 3 vs 0 Aldershot Town
Goalscorers: Fylde- Ryan Croasdale, Serhat Tasdemir, Joe Cardle
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30th March 2019
National League
Aldershot Town 0 vs 0 AFC Fylde
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3rd August 2019
National League
Aldershot Town 1 vs 2 AFC Fylde
Goalscorers: Shots- Connor Shields. Fylde- Neil Byrne, Danny Rowe
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09 September 2023
National League
AFC Fylde 0 vs 2 Aldershot Town
Goalscorers: Shots- Ryan Glover, Tyler Frost.
Classic Clash
This week’s classic clash takes us back to a miserable overcast day on the 10th of March 2018 when Dave Challinor’s side took a good Aldershot side to the cleaners. The Coasters led 5-1 at half-time which included a Danny Rowe Hat-trick. More drama followed in the second half as Sam Finley found himself getting sent off for celebrating a goal.
The Coasters added another two goals to finish the game 7-1.
Key Players
Josh Stokes – Stokes joined the side from AFC Sudbury in the summer and hasn’t looked back since scoring 13 goals in the league and earning himself a move to Championship side Bristol City. However, at this minute in time his sole priority will be getting the Shots back into the football league. His relationship on the pitch with Tolaj will be crucial in the Shots playoff push.
Ollie Harfield – The Left back has become a regular performer for the Shots making 47 appearances in the 2 seasons at the club. A man for the set pieces with an impressive delivery into the box has seen a high number of assists for Harfield.
Lorent Tolaj – Swapping the Alps for Hampshire, Tolaj joins the club after enjoying spells at a multitude of different clubs such as Brighton, Salford, Dundee and Sion. The Shots top scorer this season and Widdrington has really made the most of their attacking prowess which has fired them to the playoffs. If Tolaj is on form this Tuesday night, it could be a difficult night for the Coasters.
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