EBB Stadium Average Ratings These are the average ratings for EBB Stadium as submitted by our registered users. On the south side, passengers must go down and cross a tunnel towards platforms 2 and 3, however, passengers must use the stairs. Whilst there was some goalmouth activity it was sporadic and the game suffered badly from a spate of misplaced passes. If Aldershot continue their form and eventually achieve promotion to League Two, it would appear that much investment in the stadium will be required. Original Author: Brad Veryard. Soccer result and predictions for Aldershot against Torquay game at England National League. Overall a good traditional football day out. Southend stadium mistake: Club to re-name stand that accidentally features serial killer's name. Know an interesting fact about EBB Stadium? The ground is old and has somewhat of a non-league feel about it, although it did have character. Founded 1992 Address High Street GU11 1TW Aldershot, Hampshire Country England Phone +44 (1252) 320 211 Fax +44 (1252) 324 347 E-mail enquiries@theshots.co.uk 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. This performance currently places Aldershot Town at 0 out of 24 teams in the National League Table, winning 0% of matches. By the time we found our seats, there was not that much time left so the usual routine of taking pictures for this guide (noting especially the very rare and quite wonderful barrel roof over the East Terrace) and the purchase of a programme was observed. VIA Rail Canada Inc. On the north side, passengers will have access to an elevator or stairs to go down to the tunnel at the end where platforms 2 and 3 are located. The EBB Stadium is on your right, just past the railway bridge. Some aspects though had altered radically. home fans friendly? 5. The Stadiums address for satnav is as follows: English side Aldershot Town play their home matches at Recreation Ground (Aldershot). Hampshire 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). 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. A nice day out at a traditional old English ground with a lot of character. The atmosphere was good with 175 Maidenhead supporters in good voice. Also sited are the changing facilities, VIP lounge and control room. Special praise must be heaped on the club who really couldn't have done any more for us. 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. This stand has a classic looking barrel-shaped roof and has a number of supporting pillars running across the front of it. The postcode for Recreation Ground (Aldershot) is GU11 1TW. We (me and my seven year old son) were looking forward to our first league away game of the season. Curr. 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. Grass Club Nickname: Opposite is the High Street End. We parked on a side street behind the La Fontayne pub which is located opposite to the away entrance. We left as soon as the final whistle went and had time for a quick pint in the pub opposite the train station before arriving back in Southampton by 7pm In summary, a great ground for all fans who still yearn for the days when stadiums had some character and atmosphere about them! 01252 324 347 Pitch Size: This button opens the booking engine in a popup window, Special meals and allergies, medical needs and unaccompanied minors, Accessibility and special assistance services, Environmental impact of travelling by train. Please note that the away turnstiles are located at the opposite end of the ground to the High Street. However just around the corner from where the LaFontaine pub was and not far from the away supporters entrance path to the ground, is a Fullers pub called the Royal Staff on Mount Pleasant Road. It is sited in the Military Town, adjoining all the military buildings including married quarters and barracks. It was a shame that the referee ruined the game a little bit with the red card as Aldershot ran out 2-1 inners but overall, I look forward to coming back again soon. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. It does though, look a little odd, with no stand or terrace behind one of the goals. The EBB Stadium will be on your left. This is a stadium tightly packed into the surrounding area, and that limits its accessibility. Excellent apart from the access to the ground and even the steep slope once through the turnstiles to the seating area. [1] Also sited are the changing facilities, VIP lounge and control room. The Club have submitted proposals to the local council to build a new stadium on the existing site of the present Recreation Ground. Aldershot was another such ground on the list. 19,138 v Carlisle United The game kicks off at 07:00 on Saturday, 4th of March, 2023. Both of us were going to eat later in the evening so skipped lunch. The ground was very much as I remembered it, the ascent from the street side turnstiles up a slope to the pitch being little changed. With fifteen minutes togowe thought a lucky away win was possible. 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. H. Mnoga arrives on loan to the Aldershot Town comes from Portsmouth. It was a venue I'd been particularly looking forward to, as I'd missed out on a trip when Aldershot were originally a league club and I'd heard a lot about the atmosphere and character of the ground. Type of grass. The club has given no indication as to how much affordable housing will be included in this potential project. There was a car park right next to the ground that charged 50p per hour and I found a disabled space for me and my sonstraight awaywhich was really useful. We still needed Chester to fail to win, but as we were celebrating the Rankine goal, news came through that it was 2-2 in Chester and with 4 minutes to go, we were safe. Mr Azeem has vowed to consult with club supporters during the planning stage, describing the atmosphere at the club as being "vital". Spanish Catalan Spanish French Canadian French American English. Website: www.gotransit.com. As you go past the La Fontaine pub on your right then further up on the left is a pathway (look for the Away Supporters Sign) leading through a small park and then down to the visiting fans entrance. I loved it! SAD PASSING of SHOTS SUPPORTER PAUL CLARK. Continue on the A323 across the double roundabout at Elvetham Heath onto Reading Road North. Fixture data compiled from multiple sources, please check before travelling. Words cant describe it. You cannot post new topics in this forum. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Not registered yet? Forum permissions. Pre-match we arrived a couple of hours early, so we walked around the town, after getting our tickets and me and my mate grabbed some food. 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. Please visit the official website of Aldershot Town for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus. Something went wrong, please try again later. Having been the home of Aldershot's football clubs since 1926, there is deep rooted history at the EBB stadium. Their songs were accompanied by a drum played with a military flourish. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. Please proceed through the tunnel to platforms 2 & 3 to board your train. Shared with Go Transit. I intentionally left late as I took myseverelydisabled4 year oldson with me. But at full time they were fine, with their only concern being not letting us on the pitch, but the players instead ran over to us and ran into our end. I had not visited Aldershot before and was looking forward to the experience. If you require hotel accommodation in Aldershotthen first try a hotel booking service provided by Booking.com. The referee gave Sutton a red card for a tackle that on another day might have been a yellow and it changed the dynamics of the match. A little confusingly the refreshment area and toilets are set away from the terrace and on re-entry to the terrace you are asked by the stewards to show your ticket to gain admittance. One pointed towards the Shots fans and told me: "If you lot start it, that lot will finish it." Just what you would expect from the home of the Army. We watched the game from the South Stand from a position which afforded an unhindered view. 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. The ground itself is a compact 3 sided stadium which if you didnt put the away fans next to the home fans would not create much atmosphere but in doing what they have and having a drummer does create a very good atmosphere with relatively small numbers of away fans (213 as for us tonight). In terms of atmosphere, one of the better days you will experience in non-league football. The Military Stadium has a main stand with a seated capacity of 1,128. The atmosphere very good from the home fans behind the goal. You cannot edit your posts in this forum. 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. Traditional terracing, rickety old turnstiles, volunteerstewards/parkingattendants etc. Plan your visit; About; Mdias; Aldershot Town fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. So where will the money for this ambitious project come from? For Aldershot Town for disabled fans. Crisps 1. . Another new stadium to add to the list and it looked to be a decent sized non league ground. You have to admire the dedication of the 18 Fylde fans who must have left home in the middle of the night to get here. A single burger van was charging 1.80 for tea. I couldnt believe it until I counted. Very easy as the ground is signposted from the railway station to the ground. Otherwise, other pubs are located along the High Street down the hill from the away entrance. Coming from Aldershot Station will first bring you to the western side of the stadium. From the West, exit the M4 at junction 11, taking the A33 exit towards Basingstoke and Alton. The club was founded in the spring of 1992 after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot. Aldershot Town(ADT) is a football team from Aldershot, England. It is around a 15-20 minute walk away from the football ground. It is sited in the Military Town, adjoining all the military buildings including married quarters and barracks. 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.". You cannot delete your posts in this forum. Club secretary. I would not liked to have visited on a cold icy day. Can of cold drink 2 To reach the away turnstiles, turn right under the railway bridge and then left up Redan Road. It is normally referred to as the High Street End because the High Street runs along behind it. The area behind the away terrace has all the charm of a prison exercise yard. era[ edit] Aldershot F.C. Know a good website about EBB Stadium? Really easy, I left five minutes before the end in order to get my son comfortable in the car etc and we were away just as final whistle had gone and fans were leaving. Woking and Farnborough, whilst there has been anhistorical rivalry withReading. With regards to atmosphere, it was superb. Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Recreation Ground (Aldershot) in 2023. 6. We hung around in the stadium for a while, post-match, celebrating with our fans and the players, but once we had left, we were out of the ground and back to the train station in about 10-15 minutes and we caught the train back to London. You cannot post attachments in this forum. By accessing our site you agree to us using cookies, and sharing information about your use of our site, in accordance with our privacy policy. To plan your train journey, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. Read our reason for Aldershot Town vs Torquay prediction and tips. Continue Shopping Checkout . Getting there 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. 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. Tel: (905) 639-0550 But if using the directions above then if you pass the ground on your right and then turn right at the next roundabout there is a small pay and display car park immediately on your right, which costs 2 for four hours. From the East, via the M25, exit the A3 just past Guildford onto the A31 Hogs Back. Having driven from Brighton to Southampton on the Saturday morning, I met up with my brother-in-law, a Saints fan who is always happy to join me on these groundhopping days out. Nobody has added any facts about EBB Stadium. Aldershot Town FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). 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