Last Update:
July 22, 2024
The EBB Stadium is found in a pleasant setting with plenty of trees visible around its perimeter. On one side is the North Stand. This was built in 1932 and this covered stand runs the full length of the pitch. It has a central section of seating with covered terracing to either side. There is a Players Tunnel located right in its centre with the team dugouts located out front to either side. Behind the stand there is quite a large office block that overshadows it.
Opposite is the South Stand. Although opened in 1929 it looks quite tidy and if you did not know, you probably wouldn’t realise that it was that old. This covered seated stand runs around half the length of the pitch and sits astride the halfway line. It does have some supporting pillars running across its middle, which could affect your view towards the back of the stand. There are portions of open terrace located on either side of this stand.
At one end is the East Bank covered terrace. This stand has a classic looking barrel-shaped roof and has a number of supporting pillars running across the front of it.
Opposite is the High Street End. Until 2013 this area was unused for spectators having just a narrow path and some advertising hoardings. 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). Called the Community Stand, it comprises just four rows of seats and only runs from the corner flag to the goal area. It has a total seating capacity of 250. On the other side of this end is a two storey green portakabin that serves as a Police Control Box, otherwise, this end is unused for spectators. The ground benefits from an impressive set of floodlights.
In August 2015 the ground was renamed the EBB Stadium in a corporate sponsorship deal.
In 2023, Aldershot unveiled a redevelopment programme which will effectively involve ripping up the stadium and starting again. The plan is split into three phases:
Phase 1
- Replace/rebuild East, West and South Stands.
- Refurbish the North Stand.
- Install new floodlights.
- Create a new space for a fan zone around the stadium entrance.
Phase 2
- Build new hospitality and a community building on the High Street
- Refurbish the Phoenix Lounge.
Phase 3
- Fully replace the North Stand.
- Renovate core facilities including hospitality and administrative offices.
- Install a new pitch at the stadium.
The club hope to commence phase 1 by 2025.
Away fans are housed in the South East corner of the ground. This comprises 212 covered seated places which are available in the South Stand and space for a further 1,320 standing supporters in the East Bank Terrace and a portion of open terrace extending around to the South Stand.
The East Bank is shared with home supporters and there are a number of supporting pillars, which could obstruct your view. Although the East Bank is showing its age, at least it does allow a good atmosphere to be created and it does have that interesting barrel-shaped roof.
Despite the club having done significant work to improve facilities for away supporters, they remain pretty basic. Refreshments are provided via a mobile catering unit, selling the usual fayre of burgers, hot dogs and chips.
Please note that the away turnstiles are located at the opposite end of the ground to the High Street. They are accessed from Redlan Road and are a good ten-minute walk uphill from the High Street.
Pubs near the EBB Stadium for away fans:
- The George – Wellington St, Aldershot GU11 1DX
- The Queen Hotel – The Queen Hotel, 1 High St, Aldershot GU11 1BH
- The Red Lion – 2 Ash Rd, Aldershot GU12 4EZ
Leave the M3 at Junction 4 and take the A331 towards Farnborough/Aldershot. Continue towards Aldershot passing the North Camp turn off. At the next junction (Aldershot South) turn right at the roundabout towards Aldershot Town Centre (A323). Keep straight on this road and after going under a railway bridge, the ground is visible on your right.
There is little parking available at the ground itself. 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.
There is street parking available on roads off Redan Road, which is handy for the away entrance. Otherwise, most fans tend to park in one of the many Pay & Display car parks, located around the town centre.
Post Code for SatNav: GU11 1TW
Aldershot Railway Station is less than a ten minute walk away from the ground. Upon leaving the train station, go down the station approach and turn right into Windsor Way. Continue down Windsor Way passing the Holy Trinity Church on your left. The road bends to the left and leads into Victoria Road. Turn right along Victoria Road and at the bottom of the road you will see floodlights of the Recreation Ground in front of you.
Aldershot ticket prices 2023/24
- Adults: £20
- Military: £16
- Over 65s: £16
- 18-20: £16
- Disabled: £16
- 11-17s: £5
- Under 11s: Free
Official Programme £3
Woking and Farnborough, whilst there has been an historical rivalry with Reading.
For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website.
Record Attendance
For Aldershot Town
7,500 v Brighton
FA Cup 1st Round, 18th November 2000
For Aldershot
19,138 v Carlisle United
FA Cup 4th Round Replay, 28th January 1970
Average Attendance
2022-2023: 2,052 (National League)
2021-2022: 1,824 (National League)
2020-2021: N/A (Covid)
2019-2020: 1,790 (National League)
2018-2019: 1,744Â (National League)
2017-2018: 2,429Â (National League)
2016-2017: 2,296 (National League)
Official Web Site:Â
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Special thanks to Chris Hartford for providing the photos of the EBB Stadium Aldershot Town.
Ground Layout
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out
Aldershot Town v Dagenham & Redbridge
National League
Saturday 7th March 2020, 3 pm
Rukon Ali (Neutral)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the EBB Stadium?
Very much so as I had never been before and the pictures of the ground on this website looked good.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Very easy as the ground is signposted from the railway station to the ground.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
I went straight to the entrance. The home fans were a bit strange as I kept on getting stared – they obviously must not see many people of ethnicity in Aldershot!
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the EBB Stadium?
Initially, I felt it very strange as the ground was built on a steep incline. Once in, I was very impressed as it's a ground full of character. Each stand is unique in its own way.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The atmosphere very good from the home fans behind the goal. I didn't hear much from the away contingent. The stewards were very friendly although none seemed to know where the South West terrace was located!
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
An easy walk back to the station.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A lovely ground and a disappointing game. However, I will never be visiting again due to the home fans making me feel uncomfortable.
Aldershot Town v Yeovil Town
National League
Tuesday 24th September 2019, 7.30pm
Terry Sainsbury (Yeovil Town)
Aldershot v FC Halifax Town
National League
Saturday 17th August 2019, 3pm
Michael Cromack (FC Halifax Town)
Aldershot Town v AFC Fylde
National League
Saturday 30th March 2019, 12.35 pm
Myles Munsey (Ground hopper)
Reasons for visit
I have a friend in the Portsmouth area who does not watch a great deal of football these days so the opportunity to take a game in was welcomed. We only meet about once a year for football so this was the yearly fix! The game was being televised hence the early kick-off but this was no bother for either of us and meant an earlier evening in.
Getting there
I travelled via Reading joining my friend at Ash for the short journey to Aldershot.
First impressions
I have been to the Recreation Ground (a.k.a the ‘Rec’) many times before, but not for several years so this was a somewhat of a re-familiarisation project. 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. Some aspects though had altered radically. The standing area behind the West goal (The Community Stand) is no more, having been replaced by a small seated area. Two areas of terrace had been closed – the one by the South stand and half of the terrace behind the East Stand goal. It is still, however, a welcoming venue and very much a traditional ground.
The Recreation Ground
Before the game
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. Both of us were going to eat later in the evening so skipped lunch. I noted the prices of the Hotshots café however:
Quarter Pound Cheeseburger £4
Cumberland sausage ring, Bacon Bap, Chicken Curry £4
Chips £2.50
Can of cold drink £2
Hot Dog £2
Tea, Coffee, Soup, Hot chocolate, Bovril £1.50
Crisps £1
The game
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. I was able to watch this one in shirtsleeves. We watched the game from the South Stand from a position which afforded an unhindered view. There was plenty of legroom and no supporting pillars to mar our view of the action. Did I say action? Unfortunately, there was precious little. For a game on TV this was pretty dire. Whilst there was some goalmouth activity it was sporadic and the game suffered badly from a spate of misplaced passes. Zaine Francis Angol for Fylde was speedy and threatening, but all too often his final ball failed to find a team mate. The Aldershot keeper did make a couple of stunning saves from Haughton and Rowe but these were rare standout moments in a very flat game. With both sides desperately needing points the lack of urgency was quite inexplicable and a point apiece really does not do either club any favours. I have seen some cracking games at Aldershot over the years, but on this occasion, the ‘Shots’ were firing blanks.
The Barrel Shaped Roof
Over The East Terrace
Getting away
It is but a gentle stroll back to Aldershot station but with the game overrunning slightly it was the 15.08 train that we made for Ash, where I changed for Reading, my friend continuing home to Cosham via Guildford.
Overall thoughts
A good day out certainly and it was good to rediscover the Recreation Ground (as I will always know it) but sad to see the fortunes of this club dipping. Despite the poor game, this was a good day out at a traditional ground, where everyone was engaging and friendly.
Postscript
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. At least their side gained a point!
Aldershot Town v Gateshead
National League
Saturday 2nd March 2019, 3pm
Steve Ware (Gateshead)
Aldershot Town v Sutton United
National League
Saturday 27th August 2018, 3pm
Steve Burke (Sutton United)
Aldershot Town v Maidenhead United
National League
Saturday 7th April 2018, 3pm
David Osborne (Maidenhead United fan)
Aldershot Town v Maidenhead United
National League
Saturday 7th April 2018, 3pm
Dominic Hurst (Maidenhead United fan)
Aldershot Town v Maidstone United
National League
Saturday 30th December 2017, 12.30pm
Georgina Hawkes (Maidstone United fan)
Aldershot Town v Leyton Orient
National League
Saturday 23rd September 2017, 3pm
Sam Needham (Leyton Orient fan)
Aldershot Town v Hereford United
Conference Premier League
Monday, April 26th 2014, 5.30pm
Spencer Preece (Hereford United fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
It was the last game of the season and Hereford needed to win and hope Chester did not won their home game against Salisbury, to secure survival in the division. This especially important as relegation for Hereford might mean that the Club finally goes out of business, after facing numerous winding up orders this season. It was also a new ground to visit for me and I would get to see some friends and people from my hometown that I don’t get to see often, as I’m away at university. The big away attendance also excited me, so I expected a good atmosphere.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
The journey to the ground was easy from the train station. As soon as you get out on to the main road running through the town, you can see the ground at the bottom of the hill, with its large floodlights. The away entrance is up a hill to the right of the stadium’s front (if coming from the town), the walk takes a few minutes, then you have to walk back down for a few minutes through a park, on the left side as you come up the hill, back towards the stadium.
3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?
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. He got a Greggs but I had chips from chip shop, which were nice enough, but quite expensive for the portion size. We then made our way back towards the ground and once we got to the hill, we noticed a couple of Hereford supporters walking towards La Fontaine, which is a pub opposite the entrance to the park for the away end. The bouncer there though said it was full and redirected us to The Royal Staff which was a decent enough pub and was a designated away pub due to large Hereford travelling support.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
The Hereford fans were mostly on one side of the East Bank at one end, with some more of our fans in an open terrace to our left along with some covered seating. There were Aldershot fans to our right, across a divide behind the goal. The stadium isn’t bad at all, it definitely has character and there are far worse grounds out there. The only problem for me, was the large amount of supporting pillars in the stand, which were relatively inescapable due to the fact that when we arrived in the stadium, most of the areas that had the best views were already filled, although we moved in the second half towards the front, where the view was better.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
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. In the second half, Chester scored to make it 2-1, then Aldershot equalised, even though Hereford had been (maybe I’m biased) much the better side. Aldershot were safe themselves, but they still played quite well in parts, and their equaliser was a good finish, which went in off the post, beating Daniel Lloyd-Weston in the Hereford goal.
At this point, we were staring at relegation, when Michael Rankine scored for Hereford in the 86th minute. 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. Hereford saw the game out and remained in the Skrill Premier and live to fight another day. With regards to atmosphere, it was superb. I hadn’t seen an away Herefordian crowd that large for years and all 772 were vocal before, during and after the match. The Aldershot fans took a while to get going but with their team attacking their most vocal supporters (in the right of the East Bank), they attempted to match our support. When news of Salisbury’s goals and the full time whistle went, we went absolutely mental in the away section, with hordes of people running forwards to the front and Chris Bush, the Hereford full back, running through the East Bank to celebrate with the fans. For about 25 minutes after the game, nobody left the away section as we were too busy celebrating. After a season of problems both on and off the field, I think the UNITED part of our club’s name was definitely applicable. I’d never seen anything like it.
With regards to the facilities, we didn’t 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. I also heard people grumbling about the price of burgers and chips but I didn’t really notice the prices of the food. There is also a large area for smoking behind the stand. There were plenty of stewards present, particularly in front of our supporters at the end, which some found annoying. 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. They also seemed to smile and said well done on our way out of the ground. Credit to the Aldershot fans who remained to celebrate their side staying up, and that applauded us for our effort.
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
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.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
It was an amazing day. “Better than Halifax and Brentford” was shouted by lots of United fans, in reference to promotions to League 2 and League 1, a few years ago, but this felt extra special, as the turbulent season was over and the relief and ecstasy at full time was unbelievable. It was the best atmosphere, particularly from our fans, that I had experienced in years and probably have up to this point, in my 19 year old life. Words can’t describe it. Aldershot is a nice enough town and the ground was a good little stadium, with the pillars being my only complaint of the whole day, and I look forward to going back next season!
Aldershot Town v Dartford
Conference Premier League
Tuesday, August 13th 2013, 7.45pm
Gideon Birch (Dartford fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
There were numerous reasons for me to be looking forward to this game. It was the first away game of the season, and only my third away game ever with Dartford. 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.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I went to the game with my Uncle, who drove. We found the stadium easily enough, but spent about 20 minutes looking for a place to park. We ended up parking in a multi-storey car park which was a 10-15 minute walk from the stadium.
3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?
Nothing really, by the time we'd got parked and into the ground, the teams were already coming out of the tunnel.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
From the High Street the ground looked fairly modern and welcoming, however, this was one of the home stands that I was looking at. It seemed quite a hike uphill from the High Street and through a small park to eventually reach the away turnstiles.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Dartford lost the game 3-0. However, the dome shaped roof of the away terrace had good acoustics, which helped create a good atmosphere. I got a burger at half time and this was one of the best tasting that I have had in a long time. 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. This caught a few people out who either had lost their ticket or it was with someone else still inside!
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting away wasn't a problem. Of course, there was a bit of traffic on the High Street, like after any football game.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Having not been to many away games, I still found it enjoyable, despite the result. But compared to the few other away matches that I'd been to, it wasn't the best.
Aldershot Town v Crawley Town
League Two
Saturday, September 24th 2011, 3pm
Paul Dickinson (Neutral fan)
As I've now only got five of the current 92 League Grounds left to do, I decided to stay down south after seeing Leeds at Brighton the night before, to take in this game. 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.
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. We caught the train up to Woking and spent a lovely couple of hours in the Sovereigns pub – only 5 minutes walk from the station and with 8 real ales on when we were there. A 15 minute train journey saw us arriving at Aldershot at 2.45pm and with the ground only 5 minutes walk from the station, we were comfortably in time for kick off.
The ground itself was everything I hoped it would be and such a pleasant change from all the new soulless stadiums – I particularly liked how all the fans go in the same entrances at the front of the ground, how you can move between different terraces during the game and the atmosphere created by the East Bank. Special mention must also go to the floodlight that appears to point completely away from the pitch – we even took a photo of it, it was so weird!
The game itself was fairly tight with not too many clear cut chances and Crawley scoring the only goal in the last 10 minutes. 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!
Aldershot Town v Northampton Town
League Two
Saturday, August 13th 2011, 3pm
Paul Broadhead (Northampton Town Fan)
We (me and my seven year old son) were looking forward to our first league away game of the season. Made even more interesting following the Cobblers knocking Ipswich Town out of the Carling Cup on the preceding Tuesday.
Despite a delay in the traffic on the M25, we arrived at Aldershot about an hour before kick off and parked in the pay and display in the centre and took the ten minute stroll to ground.
I'd read that it was a bit of a trek from the main road to the away turnstiles and that they were in the park. Otherwise it would have been a struggle to find them.
Prices were about standard for League Two (£26 for the 2 of us in seats). The ground is old and has somewhat of a non-league feel about it, although it did have character. It does though, look a little odd, with no stand or terrace behind one of the goals.
Programme was £3 which wasn't bad value really and similar quality to Cobblers. My son was disappointed that there were no pies which he likes to try at each away ground. Big queues at the toilets at both half time and full time. The Shots fans behind the goal were in good voice and were consistently behind their team and the stewards were reasonable as well.
A great result for Northampton hanging on, literally at times, to a one nil lead from the first minute. A game we would certainly have lost last season!
I didn't encounter many shots fans after the game although one passing in a car as we were walking back shouted 'good luck for the rest of the season except when we play you!' which was a nice touch.
Overall a good traditional football day out.
Aldershot Town v Rochdale
League Two
Tuesday, January 19th 2010, 7.45pm
Steve Hartley (Rochdale fan)
The trip down was a pretty long one due to the roadworks on the M6 and other hold ups on a few of the the 10 motorways we went on. Yes ten! I couldn’t believe it until I counted. We set off at 2pm and got parked up on a street next to the ground at 7pm then headed for the nearest pub near to the away end to sample the local beer. As soon as we got in the pub you could tell the locals were friendly and very easy to talk to even though we were only in there for 30 mins or so which was nice to see.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
Having had a good look at the ground last year in the light of day I felt the stadium is a cross between professional and non league which in the night time winter gloom seems to reinforce my first thoughts. The ground itself is a compact 3 sided stadium which if you didn’t 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). 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.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets:
For the first 45 mins we played very well again and had much of the play but only creating a few chances to score which we didn’t manage to do, Aldershot changed their format in the second and started to close our forwards down more thus creating space and chances for themselves. 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 game was end to end and on 86 mins Chris dagnall was through one on one with the keeper only for his last touch to be too strong and the keeper did well to collect, the resulting play went straight to the other end and a cross was well brought down morgan for soares to rifle a shot under the Dale keeper from six yards To be fair the game was played in very good spirits by both sides and a draw was a fair result with the referee having a good game.
As soon as the goal went in from Aldershot, coins were thrown from the home section at us, which resulted in two older gents sustaining minor injuries to the head. Police went into the home end to apprehend some of the culprits (and I have heard since that two people were subsequently banned from the club). It was a sad end to a pretty good day again at Aldershot 99% superb fans and great to talk to a few of them ruining their fine club.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting away from the ground was very easy and we were soon on our way up the various motorways back to Daleyland.
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. The atmosphere near to the home fans is superb.