2015–16 Aldershot Town F.C. season
| 2015–16 season | |||
| Chairman | Shahid Azeem | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | Barry Smith | ||
| Stadium | Recreation Ground | ||
| FA Cup |
1st round (knocked out by Bradford City) | ||
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The 2015–16 season is Aldershot Town's 24th season of existence and their third consecutive season in the National League.[1] Along with competing in the National League, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and FA Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.
Elliott Baxter and Co Ltd, the UK’s leading independent paper suppliers, on Tuesday 28 July 2015, signed a five-year contract for the naming rights of the Recreation Ground. It would mark the second time EBB has owned the naming rights, having previously sponsored the stadium from 2008–2013.[2]
Transfers
Transfers in
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2025 | CF | | Matthew Barnes-Homer | Whitehawk | Free transfer | [3] |
| 1 July 2015 | CB | | Sean McGinty | Rochdale | Free transfer | [4] |
| 1 July 2015 | CB | | Luke Oliver | Forest Green Rovers | Free transfer | [5] |
| 1 July 2015 | LW | | Tom Richards | Fulham | Free transfer | [6] |
| 1 July 2015 | CB | | Jack Saville | Barnet | Free transfer | [7] |
| 1 July 2015 | CM | | Jim Stevenson | Luton Town | Free transfer | [8] |
| 1 July 2015 | CF | | Charlie Walker | Luton Town | Free transfer | [9] |
| 1 July 2015 | CF | | Dan Walker | Braintree Town | Free transfer | [10] |
| 10 July 2015 | CM | | Jake Gallagher | Welling United | Free transfer | [11] |
| 24 July 2015 | CB | | Omar Beckles | St Albans City | Free transfer | [12] |
| 31 July 2015 | CF | | Rhys Browne | Charlton Athletic | Free transfer | [13] |
| 14 August 2015 | CF | | Richard Brodie | Southport F.C. | Free transfer | [14] |
Transfers out
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2015 | CF | | Andre McCollin | Free Agent | Released | [15] |
| 1 July 2015 | CM | | Mark Molesley | Weymouth [lower-alpha 1] | Free transfer | [15] |
| 1 July 2015 | RW | | Tristan Plummer | Free Agent | Released | [17] |
| 1 July 2015 | CF | | Josh Scott | Free Agent | Released | [15] |
| 1 July 2015 | CF | | Brett Williams | Stevenage [lower-alpha 2] | Free transfer | [19] |
| 1 July 2015 | CB | | Glenn Wilson | Margate [lower-alpha 3] | Free transfer | [21] |
| 7 July 2015 | LM | | Jordan Roberts | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Free transfer | [22] |
| 19 August 2015 | RB | | Jaydon Gibbs | Dover Athletic | Free transfer | [23] |
Loans in
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Date until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2015 | LB | | Nick Anderton | Preston North End | 7 October 2015 | [24][lower-alpha 1] |
| 28 August 2015 | MF | | Charlie Harris | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 September 2015 | [26] |
| 15 September 2015 | GK | | Andrew Dawber | Fulham | 13 October 2015 | [27] |
Competitions
Pre-season friendlies
On 12 May 2015, it was announced that Aldershot Town would travel to Hampton & Richmond Borough on 18 July 2015.[28] On 11 June 2015, the Shots confirmed their first home pre-season friendly against Chelsea U21's.[29] On 23 June 2015, Aldershot Town announced that Wycombe Wanderers would be their last pre-season opposition before the season begins.[30]
| 11 July 2015 Friendly | Fulham U21's | 0–2 | Aldershot Town | Motspur Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 BST | Report | Davies |
Attendance: 0 |
| 18 July 2015 Friendly | Hampton & Richmond Borough | 0–1 | Aldershot Town | Hampton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stevenson |
Stadium: Beveree Stadium Attendance: 410 |
| 25 July 2015 Friendly | Basingstoke Town | 1–2 | Aldershot Town | Basingstoke |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Flood |
Report | Gallagher Trialist |
Stadium: The Camrose |
| 29 July 2015 Friendly | Aldershot Town | 1–5 | Chelsea U21's | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 BST | Stevenson |
Report | Stadium: Recreation Ground |
| 1 August 2015 Friendly | Aldershot Town | 1–1 | Wycombe Wanderers | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Holloway |
Report | Hatton |
Stadium: Recreation Ground |
National League
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lincoln City | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 69 | 68 | +1 | 61 |
| 14 | Bromley | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 67 | 72 | −5 | 60 |
| 15 | Aldershot Town | 46 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 54 | 72 | −18 | 56 |
| 16 | Southport | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 51 | 65 | −14 | 55 |
| 17 | Chester | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 67 | 71 | −4 | 54 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Matches
On 3 July 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming National League season was announced. Aldershot Town started at home against Gateshead.[31]
Prior to the start of the season it was announced that Aldershot Town’s home National League fixture against Forest Green Rovers had been moved 24 hours to Wednesday 7 October 2015, for live broadcast on BT Sport.[32]
| 8 August 2015 1 | Aldershot Town | 1–2 | Gateshead | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Browne |
Report | Bowman |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,749 Referee: Adam Hopkins |
| 11 August 2015 2 | Cheltenham Town | 0–0 | Aldershot Town | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: Whaddon Road Attendance: 2,552 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
| 15 August 2015 3 | Wrexham | 3–0 | Aldershot Town | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | York Gray Vose |
Report | Stadium: Racecourse Ground Attendance: 4,951 Referee: Adam Bromley |
| 18 August 2015 4 | Aldershot Town | 1–1 | Dover Athletic | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 BST | Brodie |
Report | Payne |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: TBA Referee: Derek Eaton |
| 22 August 2015 5 | Guiseley | 0–4 | Aldershot Town | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Report | Brodie Stevenson Alexander |
Stadium: Nethermoor Park Attendance: 782 Referee: Wayne Barratt |
| 29 August 2015 6 | Aldershot Town | 1–2 | Eastleigh | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Walker |
Report | Constable Cook |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: TBA Referee: Christopher Powell |
| 31 August 2015 7 | Braintree Town | 1–2 | Aldershot Town | Braintree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Chiedozie |
Report | Harris Brodie |
Stadium: Cressing Road Attendance: 707 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 5 September 2015 8 | Aldershot Town | 3–2 | FC Halifax Town | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Stevenson Walker |
Report | Hattersley Brooks |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,603 Referee: Robert Whitton |
| 12 September 2015 9 | Grimsby Town | 4–1 | Aldershot Town | Cleethorpes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Bogle Amond Arnold |
Report | Walker |
Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 3,869 Referee: Ian Hussin |
| 15 September 2015 10 | Aldershot Town | 1–0 | Welling United | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 BST | Brodie |
Report | Williams |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,256 Referee: Alan Young |
| 19 September 2015 11 | Barrow | 1–3 | Aldershot Town | Barrow-in-Furness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Walker |
Report | Walker Alexander |
Stadium: Holker Street Attendance: 1,564 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 22 September 2015 12 | Tranmere Rovers | 3–1 | Aldershot Town | Birkenhead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 BST | Norwood Mekki Mangan |
Report | Hatton |
Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: TBA Referee: Adrian Holmes |
| 26 September 2015 13 | Aldershot Town | 0–3 | Macclesfield Town | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Gallagher |
Report | Rowe Dennis |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,579 Referee: Constantine Hatzidakis |
| 3 October 2015 14 | Torquay United | 0–2 | Aldershot Town | Torquay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Heslop Berry |
Report | Hatton Charlie Walker Saville |
Stadium: Plainmoor Attendance: 1,946 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 7 October 2015 15 | Aldershot Town | 0–3 | Forest Green Rovers | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 BST | Brodie |
Report | Carter Guthrie Kelly O'Connor |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,353 Referee: |
| 10 October 2015 16 | Aldershot Town | 2–0 | Altrincham | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Saville Brodie Browne Jim Stevenson |
Report | Lawrie |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,412 Referee: Mark Pottage |
| 13 October 2015 17 | Boreham Wood | 0–1 | Aldershot Town | Borehamwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 BST | Cox |
Report | Charlie Walker Lathrope Brodie |
Stadium: Meadow Park Attendance: 581 Referee: Rob Whitton |
| 17 October 2015 18 | Aldershot Town | 1–1 | Bromley | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Charlie Walker Jake Gallagher McGinty |
Report | Jack Holland Reece Prestedge Chorley |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,617 Referee: Adam Hopkins |
| 31 October 2015 19 | Southport | 1–1 | Aldershot Town | Southport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Jones Bishop Foster Blakeman |
Report | Jim Stevenson |
Stadium: Haig Avenue Attendance: 845 Referee: Ryan Johnson |
| 11 November 2015 20 | Aldershot Town | 1–2 | Lincoln City | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 GMT | Dipo Akinyemi |
Report | Kyle Wootton Muldoon Wood Sparrow |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,367 Referee: Alan Young |
| 14 November 2015 21 | Kidderminster Harriers | 2–0 | Aldershot Town | Kidderminster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | McQuilkin Ben Whitfield Snedker |
Report | McGinty Omar Beckles |
Stadium: Aggborough Attendance: 1,790 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 21 November 2015 22 | Aldershot Town | 0–1 | Wrexham | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Barker Jake Gallagher McGinty |
Report | Wes York Newton Evans |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,483 Referee: Constantine Hatzidakis |
| 28 November 2015 23 | Aldershot Town | 0–2 | Cheltenham Town | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Pell Jack Munns |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,493 Referee: Rob Whitton |
| 5 December 2015 24 | Dover Athlethic | 5–2 | Aldershot Town | Dover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Deverdics Jack Parkinson Payne Sean Raggett Magri |
Report | Hatton Charlie Walker Browne Omar Beckles |
Stadium: Crabble Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,012 Referee: David Rock |
| December 19, 2015 25 | Aldershot Town | 1–0 | Guiseley | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Richards Daniel Carr |
Report | Hurst |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,325 Referee: Mark Pottage |
| 26 December 2015 26 | Aldershot Town | 0–1 | Woking | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Report | John Goddard Giuseppe Sole |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 3,150 Referee: Constantine Hatzidakis |
| 28 December 2015 27 | Eastleigh | 1–1 | Aldershot Town | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Payne Midson Flitney |
Report | Hatton Omar Beckles Charlie Walker |
Stadium: Ten Acres Attendance: 2,107 Referee: Richard Martin |
| 2 January 2016 28 | Woking | 2–1 | Aldershot Town | Woking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Quigley John Goddard Caprice |
Report | Cheye Alexander Browne McGinty |
Stadium: Kingfield Stadium Attendance: 3,708 Referee: Dean Treleaven |
| 9 January 2016 29 | Aldershot Town | 3–1 | Chester | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | McGinty Alfie Pavey Jim Stevenson |
Report | Luke George Rooney |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,617 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
| 23 January 2016 30 | Macclesfield Town | 0–2 | Aldershot Town | Macclesfield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Byrne Branagan |
Report | Alfie Pavey Lathrope |
Stadium: Moss Rose Attendance: 1,515 Referee: Joseph Johnson |
| 30 January 2016 31 | Aldershot Town | 1–0 | Kidderminster Harriers | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Dan Walker Lathrope Jake Gallagher Charlie Walker |
Report | Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,768 Referee: Adam Bromley |
| 13 February 2016 32 | Aldershot Town | 0–0 | Tranmere Rovers | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Cheye Alexander Lafayette |
Report | Harris McNulty |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,882 Referee: Nigel Lugg |
| 20 February 2016 33 | Gateshead | 3–2 | Aldershot Town | Gateshead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Bowman CJ Hamilton McLaughlin |
Report | Browne Jake Gallagher |
Stadium: Gateshead International Stadium Attendance: 1,074 Referee: Jason Whiteley |
| 27 February 2016 34 | Welling United | 0–1 | Aldershot Town | Welling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | Report | McGinty Browne Lafayette Cheye Alexander |
Stadium: Park View Road Attendance: 704 Referee: Robert Whitton |
| 5 March 2015 35 | Lincoln City | 2–0 | Aldershot Town | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | McCombe Power Oastler Hawkridge Rhead |
Report | Jim Stevenson Omar Beckles Cheye Alexander |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 2,398 Referee: Joseph Johnson |
| 8 March 2016 36 | Chester | 8–2 | Aldershot Town | Chester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 GMT | Sam Hughes Alabi Hannah |
BBC Report | Lafayette Oastler Dan Walker |
Stadium: Deva Stadium Attendance: 1,425 Referee: Karl Evans |
| 12 March 2016 37 | Aldershot Town | 0–0 | Torquay United | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Berry |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Referee: Alan Young |
| 19 March 2016 38 | Altrincham | 4–0 | Aldershot Town | Altrincham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Damian Reeves Ginnelly Griffin Jake Moult Sinnott |
Report | Ralph Lafayette |
Stadium: Moss Lane Referee: Robert Jones |
| 25 March 2016 39 | Forest Green Rovers | 0-0 | Aldershot Town | Nailsworth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Hatton |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,272 Referee: |
| 28 March 2016 40 | Aldershot Town | 2-1 | Braintree Town | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Omar Beckles Ralph |
Report | Simeon Akinola Phillips |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,539 Referee: |
| 2 April 2016 41 | Aldershot Town | 0-1 | Barrow | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Cook |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,488 Referee: |
| 5 April 2016 42 | Aldershot Town | 3-4 | Grimsby Town | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 GMT | Charlie Walker Georgio Rasulo Browne Jake Gallagher |
Report | Gowling Amond Omar Bogle Disley Arnold Jon Nolan |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,397 Referee: |
| 9 April 2016 43 | Halifax Town | 0-2 | Aldershot Town | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Lafayette Jim Stevenson Browne |
Stadium: The Shay Attendance: 1,714 Referee: |
| 16 April 2016 44 | Aldershot Town | 1-2 | Boreham Wood | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Jake Gallagher Barker |
Report | Shakes Clifford |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,389 Referee: |
| 23 April 2016 45 | Aldershot Town | 1-2 | Southport | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 GMT | Dan Walker Browne Lafayette |
Report | Nolan Wright |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,456 Referee: |
| 30 April 2016 46 | Bromley | v | Aldershot Town | Bromley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 GMT | Stadium: Hayes Lane |
Hampshire Senior Cup
On the Hampshire FA website the second round details were announced, Aldershot Town will face Tadley Calleva.[33]
| 8 September 2015 Second round | Tadley Calleva | 0–1 | Aldershot Town | Tadley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 BST | Report | Karembo |
Stadium: Barlow's Park Attendance: 192 Referee: Michael Taylor |
| 8 December 2015 Third round | Portchester | 4–0 | Aldershot Town | Portchester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 GMT | Joe Noakes Joe Bye Parish |
Report | Stadium: Wicor Recreation Ground |
FA Cup
| 24 October 2015 4Q | Aldershot Town | 1–0 | Sutton United | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 BST | Browne |
Summary | Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,471 |
| 8 November 2015 1st Round | Aldershot Town | 0–0 | Bradford City | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 GMT | Brodie |
Report | Burke |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 2,640 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 18 November 2015 1st Round Replay | Bradford City | 2–0 | Aldershot Town | Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 GMT | Leigh Marshall McMahon McArdle |
Summary | Smith Brodie |
Stadium: Coral Windows Stadium Attendance: 2,930 Referee: Keith Hill |
References
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- ↑ "Shots Sign Barnes-Homer". Aldershot Town FC. 12 June 2015.
- ↑ "Barry Makes First Two Signings". Aldershot Town FC. 3 June 2015.
- ↑ "Shots Sign Hatton and Oliver". Aldershot Town FC. 1 July 2015.
- ↑ "Richards Returns To The Shots". Aldershot Town FC. 6 June 2015.
- ↑ "Shots Sign Saville". Aldershot Town FC. 6 June 2015.
- ↑ "Shots Sign Stevenson". Aldershot Town FC. 10 June 2015.
- ↑ "Shots Sign Charlie Walker". Aldershot Town FC. 19 June 2015.
- ↑ "Shots Sign Dan Walker". Aldershot Town FC. 26 June 2015.
- ↑ "Gallagher Wings In From Welling". Aldershot Town FC. 10 July 2015.
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- ↑ "Shots Sign Trialist Browne". Aldershot Town FC. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
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- ↑ "Experienced Molesley Joins Terras". NonLeague. 8 July 2015.
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- ↑ "Stevenage sign striker Williams". BBC Sport. 12 June 2015.
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- ↑ "Midfielder Jordan Roberts joins Inverness Caledonian Thistle". BBC Sport. 13 July 2015.
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- ↑ "HFA fixtures – second round". Hampshire FA. August 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
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